Ever wish you could start your own silent disco, or have the audio from a faraway TV beamed directly into your ears? Well, here comes Bluetooth to your very specific rescue. Today at CES, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced that a few new capabilities will be coming to its namesake technology. These enhancements will… Continue reading Bluetooth’s New LE Audio Is Here to Fix Your Headphones
Tag: Electric vehicles
Kyocera And 24M Introduce SemiSolid Lithium-Ion Residential ESS
24M, the battery start-up headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., which developed a novel SemiSolid electrode manufacturing process, goes from the pilot phase to commercialization together with Kyocera. The Japanese company first launched (in June 2019) a pilot production of 24M’s SemiSolid battery technology to validate its use in residential energy storage systems in the Japanese market.… Continue reading Kyocera And 24M Introduce SemiSolid Lithium-Ion Residential ESS
Aptera ‘Never Charge’ Solar Charging Will Be a Standard Feature
Our last article about Aptera was a little after the company announced it had no plans to die again. More than that, it counted on the sun to make its cars keep on running without the need of plugging them in. The “Never Charge” system was supposed to be an option. Now, Aptera disclosed it… Continue reading Aptera ‘Never Charge’ Solar Charging Will Be a Standard Feature
Mophie’s newest battery pack ships with jumper cables to start your car
As of this week’s CES, Mophie can add cars to the growing list of things powered with its battery line. It was a matter of time, I suppose. Certainly the company’s not the first to offer this level of charge in a portable power bank, but the new Powerstation Go brings an extra level of… Continue reading Mophie’s newest battery pack ships with jumper cables to start your car
As NIO and Tesla rally, Chinese EV company Lixiang said to file for US IPO
The recovery in value of several high-profile electric car companies could help move yet-private EV manufacturers out of the pit lane and onto the IPO track. On the heels of NIO’s shocking value appreciation after its recent earnings report, and Tesla’s own public market run, China-based Lixiang Automotive is reported to have filed privately for… Continue reading As NIO and Tesla rally, Chinese EV company Lixiang said to file for US IPO
Tesla officially launches free ‘All-Weather Protection Kit’ — first picture
Tesla is officially launching its new “All-Weather Protection Kit” in regions with tough climates after some paint issues were reported by Model 3 owners after last winter. We get to see the new kit, which basically consists of mud flaps, in a picture released by Tesla. In places with tough winters where they use salt… Continue reading Tesla officially launches free ‘All-Weather Protection Kit’ — first picture
Tesla to launch Model Y program in China at Model 3 delivery event with Elon Musk
Tesla is set to deliver the first made-in-China Model 3 vehicles to customers tomorrow, and CEO Elon Musk is reportedly going to be present to also launch the Model Y program at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. Last month, Tesla held an event for the start of made-in-China Model 3 deliveries to employees. Over the last… Continue reading Tesla to launch Model Y program in China at Model 3 delivery event with Elon Musk
Record year for zero emission cars fails to reboot UK market, as sector calls for supportive policies to boost uptake
UK new car registrations fall -2.4% in 2019 to 2.3 million units, as multiple factors undermine market. Registrations of battery electric cars surge to record levels, up +144.0%, with a further 23 new models set to hit showrooms in 2020.1 CO2 increases for third consecutive year as industry faces tough new targets. December market ends… Continue reading Record year for zero emission cars fails to reboot UK market, as sector calls for supportive policies to boost uptake
Connected Kerb to pilot wireless charging pads in England and Scotland
Charging station manufacturer Connected Kerb, in partnership with Munich-based Magment, will begin trials of a new wireless charging system in Greater London, the English Midlands and Scotland this year. The company will install its induction pads on residential streets, at car parks and at taxi ranks. On-street charging is a hot topic in London, where… Continue reading Connected Kerb to pilot wireless charging pads in England and Scotland
Mercedes-Benz EQC Sales In Germany Have Yet To Pass 100 Units
Mercedes-Benz EQC entered production in May, but as in many other cases, the production ramp-up and sales are progressing slowly. German media reports about low registrations of the EQC – 19 in November and 55 units total. That, despite the fact that the EQC is being promoted in TV ads in Germany. That’s not much,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQC Sales In Germany Have Yet To Pass 100 Units