Honda and GM have joined forces in a new research project that aims to examine how electric cars and smart grids can work together in the future, with EV owners possibly leveraging their car batteries into new streams of revenue. The project hopes to determine if electric vehicles can be used to stabilize the power… Continue reading Honda, GM blockchain project to examine how EV owners could earn revenue from smart grids
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China claims new breakthrough cuts lithium production costs to record low, EVs look to benefit
The Chinese government claims a new technological breakthrough pushes lithium production prices to a record low, which could have a big effect on electric car battery costs. A Chinese government report claims the new process has made the cost of extracting lithium 15,000 yuan (US $2,180) per ton. That’s a huge dropoff from standard international… Continue reading China claims new breakthrough cuts lithium production costs to record low, EVs look to benefit
Audi goes after Tesla Supercharger V3: ‘sustained power beats top power’
With the launch of Supercharger V3, Tesla pushed the industry to higher charge rates, but Audi argues that it doesn’t mean much if they can’t sustain it for a decent period of time. Charging speed is seen as one of the main features that need to be improved in order to facilitate the widespread adoption… Continue reading Audi goes after Tesla Supercharger V3: ‘sustained power beats top power’
Tesla battery researcher is ‘excited’ about new battery tech developed by the Army
A new Li-ion battery technology developed by the US Army has piqued the interest of Jeff Dahn, Tesla’s main battery research partner. In the latest issue of the journal Nature, the CCDC Army Research Laboratory (ARL), which is an element of the U.S. Army, released a study demonstrating a new battery technology based on a… Continue reading Tesla battery researcher is ‘excited’ about new battery tech developed by the Army
Tesla restructures Autopilot software team, Elon takes the reins
Tesla is again restructuring its Autopilot software team, according to sources talking to Electrek. CEO Elon Musk is taking the reins with now even more people reporting directly to him and some senior staff being let go while others being promoted. In general, Tesla is known for having a high turnover rate, but it has… Continue reading Tesla restructures Autopilot software team, Elon takes the reins
Electric car startup Faraday Future gets $225 million bridge loan, but bridge to where?
After years of trouble trying to bring its first electric vehicle to market, Faraday Future (FF) is still surviving as it announces a new $225 million bridge loan, but a bridge to where? Ever since it came out of stealth mode, FF has been involved in controversy. First, it was lawsuits from vendors. Later, it… Continue reading Electric car startup Faraday Future gets $225 million bridge loan, but bridge to where?
Tesla unlocks even more power (150 kW) out of existing Superchargers, expands rollout
At the launch of Supercharger V3 earlier this year, Tesla announced that it will also unlock more power in existing Supercharger stations (from 120 kW to 145 kW). Tesla confirms today that it will actually be able to push the power output even higher (150 kW) and it started expanding the rollout of other charging… Continue reading Tesla unlocks even more power (150 kW) out of existing Superchargers, expands rollout
GM files ‘Bolt EUV’ trademark – hinting at new electric car
General Motors (GM) has filed for a trademark for a vehicle named ‘Bolt EUV’ – hinting at a new electric car based on the Chevy Bolt EV platform. On October 2, 2017, GM outlined its “All-Electric Path to Zero Emissions” and announced a new electric offensive with 20 new all-electric vehicles to launch by 2023. The automaker… Continue reading GM files ‘Bolt EUV’ trademark – hinting at new electric car
Audi unveils AI:ME electric mobility concept vehicle
Audi has unveiled AI:ME, a new electric mobility concept vehicle with level 4 autonomous driving abilities and retractable controls. Audi announced the concept at the Shanghai Auto Show as “a visionary mobility concept for the megacities of the future.” The company’s vision includes a steering wheel, instruments, and pedals that retract during autonomous driving, to… Continue reading Audi unveils AI:ME electric mobility concept vehicle
Tesla’s new Autopilot computer is only at 5% capacity, current 2.5 at ~80%
Now that Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving computer is in production, CEO Elon Musk elaborated on the state of the capacity of the current generation versus the new more powerful computer. When Tesla introduced its second generation computer for Autopilot back in 2016, Musk confirmed that Tesla was starting to reach the limit of the first… Continue reading Tesla’s new Autopilot computer is only at 5% capacity, current 2.5 at ~80%