Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging speed.

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APRIL 26, 2023

The focus of the research project “MaSSiF – Material Innovations for Solid-State Sulfur-Silicon Batteries” is the design, construction and evaluation of lightweight and low-cost sulfur-based prototype cells with high storage capacities. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing nearly €2.9 million in funding.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. Cost assessments represent a final cost/price to the consumer, excluding taxes on the final product (e.g.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2021

Due to the central role of water splitting in a sustainable energy economy, the cost efficiency of this process is crucial and even one percent could save billions of dollars. The analysis found that the energy requirements, the capital, and the operating costs of seawater desalination are marginal compared to those of water splitting.

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JUNE 14, 2023

This breakthrough translates to a nimbler, more efficient EV with a lower up-front cost, lower running costs and lower use of scarce raw material. Unlocking the challenges faced by electric vehicle designers has been key to the development of our breakthrough fast-charging batteries.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Continuing cost reductions bode well for the future of electric vehicles; however, the impact of rising commodity prices and increased costs for key materials such as electrolytes has put pressure on the industry in the second half of the year. Packs in the US and Europe cost 40% and 60% higher, respectively.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

One of Tesla’s plans moving past 2024 was to launch a new platform that will enable more cost-effective models, bringing the vehicles to a new demographic and perhaps expanding sales for years to come. The post Tesla Model Q is reportedly coming in first half 2025: Here’s what it will cost appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2023

An economic study by research group Steer, and commissioned by T&E, looked at future operating costs of hydrogen planes on intra-European flights and found that they could be an efficient, cost competitive technology to decarbonize the sector, provided kerosene is taxed adequately. (If GJ—approximately €0.37/L.)

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JUNE 15, 2023

Available to customers as OXEFUEL, OXCCU’s sustainable aviation fuel is created by combining captured carbon dioxide and renewably-sourced green hydrogen through a novel iron-based catalyst, resulting in a more cost-effective and decarbonized alternative to fossil-based jet fuel for commercial airlines.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2022

Nissan believes all-solid-state batteries can be reduced to $75 per kWh in fiscal 2028 and to $65 per kWh thereafter, placing EVs at the same cost level as gasoline-powered vehicles. All-solid-state batteries are expected to be a game-changing technology for accelerating the popularity of electric vehicles.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

If implemented in the UK alone, the system could deliver cost savings of £1.28 We present here a first-principles study of the sector coupling between a thermochemical carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) splitting cycle and existing blast furnace – basic oxygen furnace (BF-BOF) steel making for cost-effective decarbonisation. —Kildahl et al.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2022

These all-electric rentals are now available in 48 states, providing increased uptime and reduced costs. Orange EV has expanded its yard truck rental program to offer the largest electric spotter rental fleet across the United States. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Polestar and Volvo on Tuesday confirmed details of its rollout of Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adoption, which the automakers claim will give customers access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. Current Polestar owners can now order a $230 NACS adapter through their local service center, with.

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JUNE 17, 2023

Since the beginning of the P-Volt development, Tecnam’s focus has been to provide operators with the ability to fly an all-electric passenger aircraft profitably, efficiently and sustainably in terms of operating costs, emissions, performance, turnaround and time to market.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By reducing manufacturers’ development and project costs, our powerpack solutions will also help to lower the Total Cost of Ownership. Eliminating the manufacturers need for costly R&D, project management and reducing integration efforts, the highly integrated eDrive technology promises to help lower the Total Cost of Ownership.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Lucid Gravity electric SUV is still on track to start production before the end of the year, targeting more than 440 miles of range and more than 800 hp, Lucid confirmed Tuesday. Order books are scheduled to open Nov. 7 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Orders will initially be taken for a Gravity Grand Touring model priced at $94,900 before.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2022

he upward cost pressure on batteries outpaced the higher adoption of lower cost chemistries like lithium iron phosphate (LFP). Over the last three years, the cell-to-pack cost ratio has diverged from the traditional 70:30 split. BloombergNEF expects prices to stay at similar levels next year, further defying historical trends.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2021

They trained it with reviews from 12,720 US charging stations to classify reviews into eight different categories: functionality, availability, cost, location, dealership, user interaction, service time, and range anxiety. The AI achieved a 91% accuracy and high learning efficiency in parsing the reviews in minutes.

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MAY 10, 2023

In collaboration with NE, DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office will provide funding and project oversight for the two hydrogen production–related projects that were selected: General Electric Global Research, Scaled Solid Oxide Co-Electrolysis for Low-Cost Syngas Synthesis from Nuclear Energy.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

ENEOS Corporation has constructed a demonstration plant in Brisbane, Australia, to produce methylcyclohexane (MCH), a liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC), using its proprietary low-cost electrochemical synthesis of organic hydride method Direct MCH. Earlier post.) The plant will begin operation this month.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

Aside from the lithium needed to produce modern lithium-ion batteries, much attention is focused on the cost of the materials used for EV battery cathode production. Cobalt is an important ingredient in lithium-ion battery cathode production, accounting for about a quarter of the cost of the battery. Source: DOE.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2023

As supply scales up and moves from areas with abundant and renewable energy to demand centers, long transmission lines will be a necessity and these pipelines would require larger diameters and higher pressure for cost effectiveness and consequently higher steel grades. Europe, with its extensive gas grid, is well placed to make the jump.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Through 2025, GM is investing $35 billion in electric and autonomous vehicle technology—including work to improve performance and reduce battery costs—to become the market leader in EVs in North America.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The technology proves beneficial in lowering costs, improving sustainability and reducing maintenance. These materials come at a high initial cost and are vulnerable to supply chain uncertainties. Graphic illustration of the basic principle of the Twistact operation. Graphic courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2023

Smaller packs with XFC translate into improved EV specifications including better car efficiency, increased utilization of regenerative braking, reduced carbon footprint and lower costs. With StoreDot’s XFC technology, OEMs will be able to optimize a vehicle’s weight and cost, rather than pushing for ever greater range and battery size.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2023

While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking. The investment costs of UGES are about 1 to 10 US$/kWh and power capacity costs of 2.000 US$/kW.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

Developed as part of the Advanced Propulsion Center-funded CELEB (Cost Effective Low Entry Bus) project—in which Equipmake has led multiple international partners over the last three years—the objective of the program has been to deliver a cost-effective bus designed for the South American market.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

The new Service Station can save costs on hydrogen production, storage and transportation by more than 20% compared to traditional hydrogen refueling stations; it is intended to become a pilot model to lead the development of China's hydrogen energy industry.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2022

META will strengthen its proprietary portfolio of battery materials with NPORE nano-composite ceramic separators to enhance safety, performance, and cost in electric vehicles. Batteries need to be reliable and safe, while reducing cost to drive wider adoption. In March 2021, Optodot was issued US Patent No.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

IONETIC , a UK start-up specializing in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, launched its EV battery pack design platform, which the company says can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market. This is a 36% improvement over the Nissan Leaf.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

This compact Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) unit is a permanent synchronous magnet motor with a built-in inverter that significantly reduces cost (with a typical inverter costing around £3,000) and complexity of integration.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Compared to standard motors, EVR’s electric motors are 30%-50% lighter and smaller, cost significantly cost less, and can be tailored to user requirements. The company also plans to launch a range of light commercial vehicles that will offer a 50% reduction in the total cost of ownership.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

They also have strong operating cycle efficiency and durability for a lower total cost of ownership. The systems use fourth-generation variable pressure technology to provide higher power density, power nodes and operating temperatures for easier system integration into vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

By bypassing a home's electric service panel, the adapter will save an estimated 60 to 80% of the charger installation cost by avoiding the need for electric panel upgrades. Largely driven by lower cost and convenience, the market for home chargers is expected to exceed $16 billion in 2026, up from $3.4 billion in 2021.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2022

Through Autonomy’s subscription model, customers pay a monthly fee and start fee that covers the cost of the vehicle subscription plus routine maintenance costs, roadside assistance and soon auto insurance.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2023

With the demand for EVs and stationary energy storage projected to increase the lithium battery market by as much as ten-fold by 2030, it is essential to invest in sustainable, reduced-cost recycling of lithium batteries in support of a secure, resilient, and circular domestic supply chain for critical materials.

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MAY 10, 2022

Fuel cell electric commercial vehicles enhance work efficiency and lower infrastructure cost compared to battery electric vehicles (BEV) by minimizing downtime with shorter refueling time. million km as of 30 April 2022. million km as of 30 April 2022.

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