What’s the story here and how much might this new battery pack really save Tesla? We’ve had lots of news in the last week. Tesla told us during their earnings conference call that they maintained 20% gross margins during the 3rd quarter. On the other hand, it also delayed production on the short range version… Continue reading Deep Dive Into Tesla’s Low Cost, Short-Range Model 3 Pack Design
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Electrify America Adds A “Locate A Charger” Map: See If It Works Here
4 H BY STEVEN LOVEDAY As Electrify America’s presence grows, a map and charger location tool is a welcome addition. While it’s clear from the image above, Electrify America has a long way to go in developing and implementing its charging network, though any updates are appreciated. The best part about the entire situation is… Continue reading Electrify America Adds A “Locate A Charger” Map: See If It Works Here
Shell Begins Rollout Of Ultra-Fast Chargers In Europe
“The high-powered chargers take up to ten minutes to charge next-generation electric vehicles, making them up to three times faster than any other type of charger currently available to drivers.” “Installing high-powered chargers at 80 stations in Europe is part of Shell’s global drive to provide more and cleaner energy solutions. The chargers are in… Continue reading Shell Begins Rollout Of Ultra-Fast Chargers In Europe
SolarEdge Acquires Battery Maker Kokam
2 H BY MARK KANE SolarEdge, a solar inverter supplier, now will be able to produce ESS in-house. SolarEdge Technologies acquired this month Kokam – the South Korean manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells, battery packs and energy storage systems. According to SolarEdge, about 75% of outstanding equity shares were bought for approximately $88 million, including… Continue reading SolarEdge Acquires Battery Maker Kokam
Evoke’s New Batteries May Charge In 15 Minutes
Chinese electric motorcycle manufacturer Evoke is experimenting with a new battery design that would allow a nearly full recharge in just 15 minutes, a vast improvement over the hours recharging takes currently. More E-Bikes This would match Gaius Automobile’s recently announced Rapide 3 electric cargo bike, but apply to the masses rather than just delivery vehicles. Evoke’s current… Continue reading Evoke’s New Batteries May Charge In 15 Minutes
76% Of Charging Points In Europe Are Concentrated In Just 4 Countries
3 H BY MARK KANE There are some 100,000 charging places in the European Union According to the ACEA, the number of roughly 100,000 charging points the in the European Union should increase at least 20 times to 2 million by 2025 to handle growing sales of plug-in cars. It opens the market for 1.9… Continue reading 76% Of Charging Points In Europe Are Concentrated In Just 4 Countries
Enevate Battery Start-Up Secures Funding From LG Chem
4 H BY MARK KANE LG Chem invested in Enevate in its search for next-gen tech. Enevate Corporation, a battery start-up which develops silicon-dominant composite anode materials, attracted LG Chem among other investors in the recent funding round. Details of the transaction or partnership were not announced, but it seems that the South Korean manufacturer had… Continue reading Enevate Battery Start-Up Secures Funding From LG Chem
Nissan LEAF Is Germany’s First V2G-Approved Electric Car
3 H BY MARK KANE But is there a market for V2G already? Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) is the concept that enables bi-directional energy flow between an electric car and the electric grid (or building), which at scale could enable cars to become disposable energy storage systems (while connected) to help the grid at peak demand or emergency… Continue reading Nissan LEAF Is Germany’s First V2G-Approved Electric Car
Four Charging Networks Control Over 60% Of Charging Points In U.S.
2 H BY MARK KANE Few networks control the majority of the charging network market. The US DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy released an interesting comparison of charging networks by the number of stations (one can be equipped with several charging outlets/chargers). As it turns out, there are well over 22,000 charging stations… Continue reading Four Charging Networks Control Over 60% Of Charging Points In U.S.
Electrify America Signs Deal For “Interoperable” EV Charging
3 H BY BRADLEY BERMAN Throw away all your EV charging network cards. The new thing is “interoperability.” Electrify America, the Volkswagen subsidiary, announced today that it signed a deal that effectively creates a combined network of 12,500 interoperable electric car charging stations. The term “interoperable” doesn’t exactly roll off your tongue, but it’s critical… Continue reading Electrify America Signs Deal For “Interoperable” EV Charging