article thumbnail

Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) completed in Japan; aiming for low-cost green hydrogen production; P2G

Green Car Congress

Renewable energy output is subject to large fluctuations, so FH2R will adjust to supply and demand in the power grid in order to maximize utilization of this energy while establishing low-cost, Green hydrogen production technology. With sights set on expanding the use of renewable energy, Toshiba ESS, Tohoku Electric Power Co.,

Low Cost 450
article thumbnail

Ampcera announces a low-cost and scalable solid electrolyte technology for solid-state batteries

Green Car Congress

Silicon-Valley-based Ampcera announced a low-cost flexible solid electrolyte (SE) membrane technology for solid-state batteries (SSBs). We are now expanding our team to scale up this technology and further integrate it in solid-state lithium battery cells. —Dr.

Low Cost 259
article thumbnail

Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car

Electrek

Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to boost EV sales. Nissan will unveil a new Micra EV as its newest low-cost electric car.

Low Cost 144
article thumbnail

NIO’s new low-cost Onvo L60 EV could boost sales to +20,000 per month

Electrek

The first model of NIO’s new low-cost Onvo brand, the L60 electric SUV, could lead to a sales surge, according to at least one analyst. Aimed at Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, the NIO Onvo L60 could boost sales to over 20,000 per month as an even more affordable ($30K) option.

Low Cost 118
article thumbnail

BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs

Electrek

With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. China’s leading EV maker, BYD , sold more vehicles than Honda and Nissan for the first time in the second quarter. BYD is now the world’s seventh-largest automaker.

Low Cost 145
article thumbnail

Hyundai and Kia’s low-cost EVs are supercharging sales — And this is just the start

Electrek

The Korean auto giants just notched another month of strong sales growth in February, thanks to new low-cost EVs like Kias EV3 and the Hyundai Casper (Inster EV). Hyundai and Kia are on a hot streak. With more models on the way this year, Hyundai and Kia setting the stage for an even bigger 2025.

Low Cost 113
article thumbnail

Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

Electrek

After only five months on the market, the Volvo EX30 topped BMW’s Mini in Europe’s small premium segment as sales continued surging. The cheapest and smallest Volvo EV is off to a hot start.

Volvo 141