41 M BY DOMENICK YONEY Bigger is better! The Hyundai Kona Electric is available in some markets with either a 39-kWh or a 64-kWh battery. The biggest difference is the range each will travel on a charge, but there are other aspects buyers should be aware of. One of those is charging speed while connected… Continue reading Hyundai Kona Electric Charging Rates Compared: 39-kWh vs 64-kWh
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Nissan LEAF Powers Up Automaker’s U.S. Headquarters
Nissan presents bi-directional energy transfer, but will it pay off? Nissan launches in the U.S. a new Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot program under the Nissan Energy banner, which concerns three areas: Nissan Energy Supply, Nissan Energy Share and Nissan Energy Storage. Together with Fermata Energy (a vehicle-to-grid systems company), Nissan will install bi-directional CHAdeMO chargers for Nissan LEAFs… Continue reading Nissan LEAF Powers Up Automaker’s U.S. Headquarters
Recent Tesla Gigafactory Tour Suggests Continual Battery Improvement
A TOUR OF THE GIGAFACTORY REVEALS HOW TESLA’S BATTERIES ARE CONSTANTLY IMPROVING Even Tesla’s detractors concede that, when it comes to battery technology, the California carmaker has a lead of at least a couple of years over its theoretical rivals. The legacy brands are taking various approaches to try to close that gap, but Tesla… Continue reading Recent Tesla Gigafactory Tour Suggests Continual Battery Improvement
ChargePoint Secures $240 Million In Series H Funding
ChargePoint raised $240 million to keep growing. ChargePoint announced another successful round of funding. The latest Series H enabled it to raise $240 million, which is the largest round so far. Since inception, ChargePoint has raised more than $500 million. ChargePoint was able to attract investors from various businesses as electric mobility expands quicker than ever.… Continue reading ChargePoint Secures $240 Million In Series H Funding
Rapid Chargers Considered “Too Ugly” To Install In Some Areas
48 M BY MARK KANE Maybe it’s the right time to open a business of that makes only stylish chargers? Zipcar notes delays of expansion of the fast charging infrastructure in London, apparently caused by ‘petty’ arguments from the authorities. The car-sharing company operates 2,800 cars in the city, including 75 Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in… Continue reading Rapid Chargers Considered “Too Ugly” To Install In Some Areas
New Battery Breakthrough Might Reduce Need For Cobalt
Cobalt is expensive, so reduction is key. For Kevin Sahin, 77, innovating is a way of life. This scientist-turned-entrepreneur behind a battery technology adopted by chemical giants BASF SE and Johnson Matthey Plc is now back with yet another invention – one that he claims that will be able to boost electric vehicle performance in the… Continue reading New Battery Breakthrough Might Reduce Need For Cobalt
Electrify America To Open First California Fast Charger In Torrance
2 H BY MARK KANE Almost 40 Electrify America stations were installed so far. Electrify America announced that it is opening its first ultra-fast charging station in California, located at the Country Hills Shopping Plaza in Torrance. In total, there will be 160 stations with 600 fast chargers in California and the first 9 are to be… Continue reading Electrify America To Open First California Fast Charger In Torrance
Tesla: We Are Improving The Design Of Our Battery Cell
4 H BY MARK KANE Production lines, battery modules and cells are evolving Tesla distinguishes itself from other manufacturers because it constantly upgrades its cars (others apply changes in packages every few years). That same policy Tesla utilizes in other areas like battery production at the Gigafactory. According to Tesla’s President of Automotive, Jerome Guillen,… Continue reading Tesla: We Are Improving The Design Of Our Battery Cell
Opel Installs Over 160 Charging Stations At R&D Center
Opel CEO Michael Lohscheller: “Opel will be electric.” Opel announced a new project at the Engineering Center at the company headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Within a few months, more than 160 charging stations are to be installed to create a laboratory for electric mobility. The new infrastructure will become handy as Opel intends to introduce… Continue reading Opel Installs Over 160 Charging Stations At R&D Center
Tesla’s First 400 kWh Of Free Supercharging For Model S & X Ends
1 H BY MARK KANE Say goodbye to the free 400 kWh of Supercharging. Tesla completed the transition from fully free Supercharging for long-distance travel in the Model S and Model X cars to a fully paid business model. Initially, S/X cars were sold with a promise to be able to free Supercharge forever and cars… Continue reading Tesla’s First 400 kWh Of Free Supercharging For Model S & X Ends