Toyota is accelerating its development of solid-state batteries following a “technological breakthrough” in their durability and is fast progressing with plans to ultimately produce EVs with more than 930 miles / 1,488 kilometres of range. Solid-state batteries – so called because they use a solid electrolyte rather than a liquid one, as in today’s lithium ion units –… Continue reading Toyota to roll out solid-state EV in 2027 with 1,200km range
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Nyobolt unveils six-minute-charge sports car
Nyobolt, the UK-based developer of breakthrough ultra-fast-charging batteries, has revealed how its advanced battery technology can transform electric vehicles. The Nyobolt EV is essentially the Lotus Elise S1 reborn as a rapid-charging electric sports car that can charge fully and repeatedly in less than 6 minutes – a new record in automotive electrification. Designed by… Continue reading Nyobolt unveils six-minute-charge sports car
Nyobolt unveils six-minute-charge sports car
Nyobolt, the UK-based developer of breakthrough ultra-fast-charging batteries, has revealed how its advanced battery technology can transform electric vehicles. The Nyobolt EV is essentially the Lotus Elise S1 reborn as a rapid-charging electric sports car that can charge fully and repeatedly in less than 6 minutes – a new record in automotive electrification. Designed by… Continue reading Nyobolt unveils six-minute-charge sports car
Autoliv unveils pathbreaking passenger airbag
Autoliv, the world’s largest producer of airbag systems, modules and components, has unveiled a patented revolutionary new passenger airbag module that is based on Bernoulli’s Principle and can inflate larger airbags more efficiently as well as reduce development time and cost. The Bernoulli Airbag will be commercialised during the third quarter this year. The new… Continue reading Autoliv unveils pathbreaking passenger airbag
ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system
ZF has successfully worked with British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva on the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck. Part of this involved ZF closely collaborating with Tevva engineers to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks. ZF’s Heiko Eggers, Head of EMEA Application Engineering… Continue reading ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system
ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system
ZF has successfully worked with British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva on the development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5-tonne battery-electric truck. Part of this involved ZF closely collaborating with Tevva engineers to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks. ZF’s Heiko Eggers, Head of EMEA Application Engineering… Continue reading ZF and Tevva develop four times more efficient regenerative braking system
Land Rover Discovery Sport swaps buttons for bigger touchscreen
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has been updated for 2023 with a sleek new cabin and a raft of technology upgrades. The headline change for the updated SUV is a totally revised dashboard that ditches physical controls and ushers in a new-look, larger touchscreen familiar from the latest Range Rover models. The outgoing Discovery Sport… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery Sport swaps buttons for bigger touchscreen
From the archive: on this day in 1923
This weekend, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest plans to celebrate the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours in fine style, not just with the most exciting grid in years but also a fireworks and drones show, pop concerts and an aerobatic display from the ‘Blue Arrows’. This is one of the world’s most famous… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1923
GM to build 4th battery plant, create 1,700 jobs in Indiana near Michigan border
General Motors has selected a site in northern Indiana, near the Michigan border, to build a fourth battery cell plant to support its production of electric vehicles. The new plant is a joint venture forged in April between GM and South Korea-based Samsung SDI. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced selection of the site Tuesday and… Continue reading GM to build 4th battery plant, create 1,700 jobs in Indiana near Michigan border
Toyota shares surge 5% after announcing plans for next-gen battery EVs
A display of Toyota electrified vehicles at the 2022 New York Auto Show, April 13, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Shares of Japanese automaker Toyota spiked 5% Tuesday after the company announced it will introduce a full lineup of battery electric vehicles with “next generation” batteries from 2026. These will be developed and manufactured by… Continue reading Toyota shares surge 5% after announcing plans for next-gen battery EVs