Amprius HESO anode materials system offers unrivaled performance and enables high energy density EV batteries. HESO anodes have been extensively tested for various applications and in commercial sales since 2020. The reversible capacity of HESO anodes is 4 times of graphite anodes and the first Coulombic efficiency is as high as that of graphite. HESO also displayed cycle stability and low swell. It enables… Continue reading Amprius (Nanjing) HESO Anode Materials System Enables High Energy Density EV Batteries
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Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’
Nissan has announced that it’s the first Japanese automaker to join a United Nations-supported “Race to Zero” campaign, which is focused on accelerating electric vehicle implementation and reaching carbon neutrality. With the long-established LEAF on the market and an all-electric crossover on the way, Nissan said it aims to make all new-vehicle offerings fully electric…… Continue reading Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’
Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out… Continue reading Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Tesla has started sending a cryptic email to Model 3 buyers in the US about an opportunity to accelerate their 3 deliveries. As we recently reported, Tesla has pushed new Model 3 Standard Range Plus delivery timelines all the way to 2022. Today, several people who placed an order for the vehicle are reporting receiving… Continue reading Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Chevy Bolt production down for two weeks after recall
Detroit — General Motors Co. for two weeks will halt production of Chevrolet Bolt EVs and Bolt EUVs at its Orion Assembly plant following an expanded recall of the battery-electric vehicles last week. The automaker sent out an alert to employees Thursday stating it would keep the Orion plant down the weeks of Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 “as… Continue reading Chevy Bolt production down for two weeks after recall
UAW Region 1 delegates elect assistant director James Harris as leader
James Harris will lead Region 1 of the United Auto Workers after delegates from local unions elected the region’s assistant director to fill the vacancy left by Frank Stuglin, who is now secretary-treasurer. The promotion is part of a series of leadership shuffles after UAW President Rory Gamble, 65, retired in June after the implementation of… Continue reading UAW Region 1 delegates elect assistant director James Harris as leader
GM requires U.S. salaried workers to disclose their vaccination status
General Motors Co. has required its U.S. salaried employees to attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status, the Detroit automaker confirmed Thursday. The No. 1 U.S. automaker said it notified some 40,000 employees Aug. 12 that they would be required to report their vaccination status to the company via a “confidential online reporting tool” by this past Tuesday. Employees… Continue reading GM requires U.S. salaried workers to disclose their vaccination status
UK engine production falls -27.5% in July
26 August 2021 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK factories made 127,922 engines in July, a decline of -27.5% over the same month in 2020. The fall in output was artificially heightened by comparison to last year when engine production was recovering volumes lost due to the pandemic. Over the year-to-date engine manufacturing has increased by… Continue reading UK engine production falls -27.5% in July
Commercial vehicle output increases for fifth consecutive month
26 August 2021 #UK Manufacturing 5,625 units produced during July, up 7.5% on same month in 2020, marking the fifth month of consecutive growth, but output remains -23.9% below the five-year average.1 Exports of commercial vehicles increased by 16.2%, while domestic demand saw a slight decline of -3.4%. Year-to-date production increased by 26.5% on weak… Continue reading Commercial vehicle output increases for fifth consecutive month
UK car production plummets in July
26 August 2021 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British car manufacturing output declines -37.6% in July with 53,438 units made. Production volumes damaged by global chip shortages, ‘pingdemic’ and summer shutdown timings. 26.0% of all cars made in July were alternatively fuelled, their highest share on record. UK car manufacturing output fell -37.6% in July, the… Continue reading UK car production plummets in July