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Novel Electrode Structure Provides New Promise for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries(December 31, 2016)

Lithium-sulfur batteries (Li-S) can hold as much as five times the energy per unit mass that lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries can. However, Li-S batteries suffer from the propensity for ... (more)

Norway’s 100,000th EV Constitutes 10-Percent Of The World’s Total(December 31, 2016)

Last week Norway celebrated its 100,000th battery electric car registered, and with that, the tiny nation now has about one-in-10 of all EVs sold worldwide. ... (more)

New Hope for Hydrogen Storage(December 30, 2016)

It seems simple but if put it into practice then we can develop real potential for hydrogen fuels. A new method of “recycling” hydrogen-containing fuel materials could pave the way ... (more)

China Takes Lead As Number One In Plug-in Vehicle Sales(December 30, 2016)

With the close of 2016, China’s cumulative total plug-in passenger vehicles sales surpass those of Europe and the U.S., further nailing home its number one status..... (more)

Dirt-Powered Bacteria Batteries(December 29, 2016)

Bacteria are one of the most abundant organisms on the planet and also one of the most studied. Today, scientists use bacteria for genetics research, antibiotics, and yes! Even ... (more)

Electric vehicles in construction are the future(December 29, 2016)

The industrial and commercial sector is the largest part of the electric vehicle value market and that will continue to be the case according to analysis in the unique IDTechEx report, Industrial and .... (more)

Negating interfacial impedance in garnet-based solid-state Li metal batteries(December 28, 2016)

Garnet-type solid-state electrolytes have attracted extensive attention due to their high ionic conductivity, approaching 1?mS?cm-1, excellent environmental stability, and wide ... (more)

Electric motors for electric vehicles(December 28, 2016)

$400 billion confusion. What do golf cars and heavy electric trucks have in common? There is still no agreement on the best type of electric motor to use in either of them. On IDTechEx analysis, the .... (more)

Energy and fuels from electrochemical interfaces(December 27, 2016)

Advances in electrocatalysis at solid–liquid interfaces are vital for driving the technological innovations that are needed to deliver reliable, affordable and environmentally friendly ... (more)

Plug-in Cars Projected To Comprise One-Third of Global Sales By 2040(December 27, 2016)

Plug-in electrified vehicle sales will skyrocket in the next quarter century, according to a new study by IHS Markit. The global consulting and analytics firm predicts PEVs will make up 15-to-35 percent of .... (more)

New kind of supercapacitor made without carbon(December 26, 2016)

Energy storage devices called supercapacitors have become a hot area of research, in part because they can be charged rapidly and deliver intense bursts of power. However, all ... (more)

Electrified Vehicles Will Make Up Nearly 10 Percent of Global Vehicle Sales By 2025, Study Says(December 26, 2016)

Navigant Research predicts that sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric light-duty vehicles will go from 3 percent in 2016 to 9 percent of worldwide sales in 2025. For all of what the firm calls “EV” .... (more)

New anode material set to boost lithium-ion battery capacity(December 24, 2016)

A new approach developed by a team of researchers, led by Prof. Jaephil Cho ((Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) could hold the key to greatly improving the performance of commercial ... (more)

2017 Chevy Bolt EV 10 to 40 percent battery-capacity loss: possible, but unlikely?(December 24, 2016)

When's the last time you sat down and read large parts of an owner's manual for a car? If it's been a few years—or a few decades—you may be surprised how frustrating they are if you're actually searching for specific information.... (more)

Battery research reaching out to higher voltages(December 23, 2016)

For years, small rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have reliably supplied billions of portable devices with energy. But manufacturers of high-energy applications such as electric cars and power storage... (more)

Faraday Future electric car teased ahead of 2017 CES debut(December 23, 2016)

Faraday Future has given us our best look yet at its first production model, an electric car confirmed for a debut at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show... (more)

Capacity fading in Li-ion batteries(December 22, 2016)

The improvement of batteries is one of the key factors in increasing the performance of electric vehicles. To this end Dr Moniek Tromp of the University of Amsterdam's research priority area Sustainable Chemistry is employing advanced X-ray spectroscopy of battery electrodes under operating conditions. (more)

Honda’s 2017 CES concept combines artificial intelligence, electric car and self-driving technologies(December 22, 2016)

Honda on Monday provided an early look at a concept car it plans to unveil at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, which runs from January 5-8. (more)

Flexible Supercapitors Can Charge Devices and EVs in Seconds(December 21, 2016)

Flexible supercapacitors developed by researchers at the University of Central Florida pave the way for fast-charging mobile devices, EVs ... (more)

Rinspeed Oasis concept headed for 2017 Detroit auto show(December 21, 2016)

Swiss design firm Rinspeed is constantly trying to predict the automotive landscape of the future. In that sense the company is more of a think tank than an actual design firm, since we never actually see any of its concepts enter production though certainly they have inspired elements on cars on sale today.... (more)

Australian researchers develop Germanium-based battery with 5x energy density of Li-ion(December 20, 2016)

University of Wollongong Nano-engineer, Professor Zaiping Guo, is working on improving lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for use in electric ... (more)

Lucid Air With 400 Mile Range Revealed In California(December 20, 2016)

Months after Lucid Motors began teasing its first production car, the Lucid Air was revealed for all the world to see at an event in San Francisco on December 14. Like the Tesla Model S .... (more)

New all-solid sulfur-based battery outperforms lithium-ion technology(December 19, 2016)

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed and tested an all-solid lithium-sulfur battery with ... (more)

When will electric cars cost no more than equivalent diesels? VW says 2025(December 19, 2016)

The point at which electric cars will become truly cost competitive with internal-combustion cars is a subject of vigorous discussion by advocates and skeptics alike..... (more)

Sand-based lithium ion battery improves energy density 300%(December 17, 2016)

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering have created a lithium ion battery that outperforms the ... (more)

Renault and Nissan to share common electric-car platform in future(December 17, 2016)

The Renault-Nissan Alliance currently leads all other makers in total global sales of electric cars. The Nissan Leaf remains the best-selling electric car in history, while the Renault Zoe is the best-selling electric car in Europe at the moment..... (more)

Scientists develop new lithium-sulphur battery w/ 5x the energy density of Li-ion(December 16, 2016)

Scientists have developed a new prototype battery inspired by human anatomy. The prototype – which offers up to 5x the energy density of the .... (more)

Fisker EMotion 400-mile luxury electric car: new teaser photo released(December 16, 2016)

We've seen it teased a couple of times in shadowy photos, and now we have the first renderings of the whole car..... (more)

UK Electric car market statistics(December 15, 2016)

The last three years have seen a remarkable surge in demand for electric vehicles in the UK – new registrations of plug-in cars increased from 3,500 in 2013 to more than 80,000 by ..... (more)

Zytek Developing New Electric Vehicle Powertrain(December 14, 2016)

An all-new Electric Vehicle powertrain is being developed by Zytek Automotive, a UK technology specialist with more production EV experience than any other company worldwide..... (more)

1,000 BMW i3s Sold In Norway In November Shoot EV Sales To A Near Record, 32.5% Marketshare(December 13, 2016)

November 2016 was one of the all-time best months for plug-in electric vehicle sales in Norway. In total 4,292 new passenger car registrations (up 38.4%). Ans as the auto segment .... (more)

Insanely Quick Electric 3-Wheeler — Girfalco Azkarra(December 12, 2016)

The Quebec-based electric vehicle startup Girfalco has now unveiled its high-performance 3-wheel electric vehicle, the Azkarra — providing us with a few surprises. The model is seemingly .... (more)

California passes quarter million EV milestone(December 10, 2016)

The Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative (PEVC) announced that California’s 250,000th plug-in vehicle is likely to be sold this month..... (more)

Toyota scientists observe lithium ions in their native electrolyte(December 09, 2016)

Toyota has developed a new method for observing the behavior of lithium ions in an electrolyte during battery charging and discharging, making it possible to observe in ..... (more)

Modern electric cars at 20: from EV1 to Bolt EV, where are we now?(December 08, 2016)

Twenty years ago today, the very first GM EV1 electric cars were delivered to 40 lessees in California in a blaze of publicity. Since then, plug-in electric vehicles have seen more than their share of ups and downs..... (more)

US Electric Car Sales — Up 44% In November(December 07, 2016)

The top 5 electric car models continue to dominate US electric car sales … for now. The Chevy Bolt hitting the market is sure to shake things up a bit, particularly as production ramps up and .... (more)

German OEMs Plan 350 kW Fast Charging Network Across Europe(December 06, 2016)

BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging .... (more)

Next phase of BMW’s ChargeForward program pays drivers to use smart charging(December 05, 2016)

In the first phase of BMW’s ChargeForward program, 100 Bay Area i3 owners received incentives to reduce charging usage during periods of high peak demand, in order to .... (more)

Researchers increase energy density by eliminating first-cycle capacity loss(December 03, 2016)

In the quest to increase the energy density of Li-ion batteries, Yuan Yang, an Assistant Professor at Columbia Engineering, has developed a novel approach: ..... (more)

Volkswagen presents its strategy for the next decade(December 02, 2016)

The Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand has decided on the TRANSFORM 2025+ program which will set the course for the brand over the next decade and beyond..... (more)

Formula E tech insight: wheels(December 01, 2016)

The FIA Formula E Championship has rightly been focused on the electric powertrain development since the rules were opened up for Season Two, leaving the chassis of a fixed .... (more)

Next EV launches NIO EP9 electric hypercar(November 30, 2016)

Skoda, one of several brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, has confirmed that its first plug-in offering will be a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Superb.... (more)

Skoda Confirms Plug-In Hybrid Superb Will Be Automaker’s First Of Several Upcoming Electric Vehicles(November 29, 2016)

Skoda, one of several brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, has confirmed that its first plug-in offering will be a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Superb.... (more)

Axial Flux Induction Motor for Automotive Applications(November 28, 2016)

The Renault Zoe again maintained the title of best-selling electric car in Europe for another month. The Renault hatchback was leading European electric-car sales in August, and we now know that it kept ... (more)

Axial Flux Induction Motor for Automotive Applications(November 26, 2016)

Hybrid and electric vehicle technology has seen rapid development in recent years. The motor and generator are at the heart of the vehicle... (more)

Infographic: People Love Their EVe This Much(November 25, 2016)

“As makers of the world’s first wireless EV charger, everyone here at Plugless loves EVs. We had fun putting together some visuals showing just what makes your EV one of the coolest cars on the road.” .... (more)

250,000th plug-in electric car to be sold in California alone this month(November 24, 2016)

It's long been obvious that California is the epicenter of emission reduction and electric-car adoption in the United States.... (more)

BorgWarner Launch Integrated Electric Drive Module for the EV Market(November 23, 2016)

BorgWarner will launch its electric drive module (eDM) with integrated eGearDrive® transmission in two pure electric vehicles from a major ... (more)

Hydrocarbon Wax + Microwaves = Hydrogen(November 22, 2016)

Even though hydrogen fuel tanks holding compressed H2 gas have been proven to be safe, still critics cite safety as one of the top reasons not to buy a fuel cell vehicle. So, in steps UK researchers from ... (more)

Formula E – What’s New For Season Three?(November 21, 2016)

The third season of FIA Formula E Championship is already underway, so lets see what has changed and who/where will be racing in 2016/2017.... (more)

Almost 15,000 Charging Stations Now In Place For France. 85,000 More To By 2020(November 19, 2016)

France has reached a milestone of 15,000 charging spots located at some 4,507 places, and is now accelerating the pace of new installations... (more)

Norway Extends Electric Car Incentives Until 2020(November 18, 2016)

Norway’s plug-in electric car sales are second to none globally, often noting a monthly new vehicle market share of over 30%. Meanwhile in other countries, EV sales are still ... (more)

19 Longer Range Electric Vehicles That Will Be On Sale By 2021(November 17, 2016)

Today, Tesla is really the only company that offers long-range electric vehicles.... (more)

Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries: Global Market Snapshot by 2026(November 16, 2016)

Lithium ion battery equipped with phosphate as a cathode offers safety to the battery and temperature stability leading to balance in short circuit and overcharge conditions. This is... (more)

Volvo to link up with LG Electronics to develop future electric cars(November 15, 2016)

Sweden-based vehicle manufacturer Volvo Car Group will join hands with South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. to develop future vehicles such as self-... (more)

China’s BYD Becomes World’s Third-Largest Plug-in Car Maker(November 12, 2016)

Without the help of the U.S. or European markets, China’s BYD has now surpassed Mitsubishi with the third highest cumulative global total of plug-in cars sold. ... (more)

US Electric Car Sales Up 20% In 2016(November 11, 2016)

US electric car sales climbed to 0.87% of the US car market in September. Yes, we still have a long ways to go... (more)

Genetic modification boosts algal hydrogen production(November 10, 2016)

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have revealed how microalgae produce hydrogen, a clean fuel of the future, and suggest a possible mechanism to jumpstart mass production of this environmentally-... (more)

Blood molecule key to more efficient batteries(November 09, 2016)

A molecule that transports oxygen in blood could be key to developing the next generation of batteries, and in a way that's environmentally friendly. Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries have ... (more)

Proposed legislation lets employers offer pre-tax transportation benefits to EV drivers(November 08, 2016)

US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced legislation (S.3450) that would allow employers to give EV drivers access to the same pre-tax transportation benefits ... (more)

UK’s Former Energy & Environment Advisor Calls For Rapid EV Rollout(November 07, 2016)

A former Energy & Environment advisor for former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Stephen Heidari-Robinson, has called for a “massively ambitious industrial strategy for ... (more)

$37 Billion = Health & Climate Costs From Gas Cars In 10 States Every Year(November 05, 2016)

A new report published by the American Lung Association examines the true costs of gasoline vehicle pollution. The general finding: gasoline vehicle pollution damages and destroys human life much more than most of us want to realize... (more)

Porsche's 800-Volt fast charging for electric cars: why it matters(November 04, 2016)

The future of electric cars for practical transportation relies to some degree on the future of DC fast charging, and how it develops over the next decade.... (more)

Falling Battery Prices Will Open Up a World of Innovation(November 03, 2016)

Electric vehicles are just the start of the energy revolution driven by energy storage... (more)

Here are the raw materials we need to fuel the electric car boom(November 02, 2016)

What investors need to know about modern battery technology, including raw material supply, demand, and future applications. .... (more)

Electric cars could save $13 billion in health costs by 2030 in 10 states: study(November 01, 2016)

It goes without saying that mass adoption of electric cars would lead to a massive decrease in oil consumption over time. So far, though, the oil industry hasn't seemed to give plug-in electric cars much attention..... (more)

Electric cars could save $13 billion in health costs by 2030 in 10 states: study(October 31, 2016)

It's entirely obvious that internal-combustion cars pose a threat not only to the environment, but also to human health. Exhaust from gasoline and diesel cars contributes to air pollution that can lead to deleterious health effects after long exposure..... (more)

Kreisel brothers: Austria's secret electric-car weapon?(October 29, 2016)

There's no shortage of companies trying to replicate the success of Tesla Motors. Startups such as Faraday Future, Lucid Motors, and NextEV have all announced plans to build long-range electric cars aimed pretty much directly at the Silicon Valley automaker's electric cars.... (more)

AECOM to build Faraday Future’s $1 billion electric car plant in Nevada(October 28, 2016)

AECOM’s industrial construction services practice is currently engaged in demolition, including mass grading for the relocation of phone towers, fence lines and the installation of temporary facilities. The project, to be delivered with a guaranteed maximum price, has an approximate construction value of $500 ... (more)

The Dutch Revolution in Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles(October 27, 2016)

By turning itself into one huge Living Lab for Smart Charging of electric vehicles, the Netherlands are fast becoming the international frontrunner for smart charging EV’s, using them to store peak power production of solar and wind. Already 325 municipalities (including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The ... (more)

Mercedes to offer wireless charging system using Qualcomm Halo technology(October 26, 2016)

When Mercedes updates its S550e plug-in hybrid in 2017, it plans to offer a wireless charging (WEVC) system, manufactured by a Tier 1 power electronics supplier that has licensed ... (more)

Recargo building out West Coast Electric Highway, researching higher charging levels(October 25, 2016)

Earlier this year, Recargo, the parent company of PlugShare, won a $1.6-million grant from the California Energy Commission to help complete the West Coast Electric Highway, a ... (more)

Sion Power’s Licerion advances Li-metal anode technology(October 24, 2016)

Arizona battery developer Sion Power has reported that one of its Licerion battery systems has achieved specific energy of 400 Wh/kg, energy density of 700 Wh/L and .... (more)

Henrik Fisker is using a revolutionary new battery to power his Tesla killer(October 22, 2016)

Henrik Fisker's first stab at an electric car went up in flames, literally. His company Fisker Automotive was the force behind an electric hybrid called the Fisker Karma in 2012. The.... (more)

Renault Increases Electric Car Sales In September To Over 2,300(October 21, 2016)

Outside of June, Renault has increases its electric car sales every month so far in 2016. In September, 2,329 cars were delivered, which was up 7.5% year-over-year, but that is probably .... (more)

European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for Jan-Aug 2016(October 20, 2016)

The Renault Zoe once again maintained its position as the best-selling electric car in Europe, at least through August. As has been the case all year, the subcompact hatchback's main competition for that title was the Nissan Leaf—built by Renault's Japanese alliance partner—which once again earned the second-place spot..... (more)

Carmakers must cut carbon rapidly to evolve, shareholders say(October 19, 2016)

Stricter global emissions standards are putting significant pressure on carmakers to improve fuel efficiency and make greater use of electric powertrains. But that may not be the sole force driving automakers toward reduced carbon emissions.... (more)

Plug-In Citroën CXPerience(October 18, 2016)

PSA Group is presenting the Citroën CXPerience Concept (details) from the Paris Motor Show. We do have some reservations about PSA’s decision to go with those yellow-ish .... (more)

September 2016 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card(October 17, 2016)

The Summer of 2016 saw some very strong growth for plug-in sales in the US (more than 50%), now it appears that the Fall will take sales up a notch further.... (more)

New Consumer Surveys Confirm the Key to EV Adoption: Familiarity(October 15, 2016)

There’s little doubt that Americans are more familiar than ever in electric vehicles. And in this case, familiarity doesn’t breed contempt—it fosters greater interest in consumer adoption. The Consumer Federation of America surveyed.... (more)

Lamborghini mulling electric car based on Porsche Mission E tech?(October 14, 2016)

Could Lamborghini completely skip the hybrid concept and go straight to pure electric power? Autobild says the Italian firm is considering a supercar based on technology Porsche is developing for a production version of its Mission E concept car unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt auto show..... (more)

Graphene Battery Market to Reach $115 Million by 2022, Globally(October 13, 2016)

A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Graphene Battery Market by Battery Type, Industry, and Geography: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014 – 2022”, projects that the world graphene battery market is expected to reach $115 million by 2022, growing .... (more)

New Farasis lithium-ion pouch cell balances power and energy density(October 12, 2016)

Farasis Energy has introduced a new lithium-ion battery cell that it says provides increased energy density, greater power, improved cooling technology and longer service life..... (more)

WiTricity and Prodrive to develop 11 kW wireless charging system(October 11, 2016)

Wireless charging pioneer WiTricity and Netherlands-based Tier 1 supplier Prodrive Technologies have announced that they are collaborating to design an 11 kW wireless . .... (more)

Spotlight on electric models for Mercedes at Paris(October 08, 2016)

Mercedes will focus on electric cars at the Paris Motor Show later this month, with world debuts for the EV versions of the Smart fortwo, fortwo cabrio, and for the first time, forfour. .... (more)

Toyota FCV Plus concept makes European debut at Paris Motor Show(October 07, 2016)

The Toyota FCV Plus concept, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, not only will these zero emission vehicles reduce the burden on the environment, but they’ll also be able to produce and provide energy.... (more)

Proton diffusion discovery a boost for fuelcell discovery(October 06, 2016)

Proton diffusion discovery a boost for fuel cell technologiesScientists at the University of Liverpool have made an important breakthrough which could lead to the design of better fuel cell materials. In a .... (more)

Europe EV Sales - August(October 04, 2016)

The European EV market had more than 13,000 registrations last month, up 19% over August 2015, with the market set to surpass the 200,000 units by year end. In a relatively stable market, one model stole the show.... (more)

Top electric cars - Paris Motor Show(October 03, 2016)

The overriding theme of the Paris Motor Show is electrification. Many car manufacturers have laid out their commitments to an EV future in the shape of the I.D. Concept and ... (more)

Renault Trezor All-electric GT Concept Unveiled(September 30, 2016)

At the 2016 Paris Motor Show, Renault has unveiled Trezor – an all-electric Grand Tourer concept car that blends Renault’s very latest innovations in interior experience, all-electric powertrain and autonomous driving.... (more)

Here is Volkswagen's all-electric I.D. with 373 miles of range(September 29, 2016)

Volkswagen has finally revealed images of its all-electric I.D. concept vehicle based on the upcoming modular electric drive kit, or MEB. The concept, set to debut at the Paris Motor Show... (more)

When will electric car sales exceed those of cars with engines? Poll results(September 26, 2016)

Cars that plug in to recharge, whether all-electric or plug-in hybrid, are a very small proportion of total U.S. vehicle sales today. ... (more)

VW shifts focus from diesels to EVs, plans 30 electric car models by 2025(September 24, 2016)

Still reeling from dieselgate, Volkswagen is shifting gears and will unveil some 30 new electric vehicle models within 10 years. VW estimates it could sell 2-3 million EVs by 2025, ... (more)

There are now over 500,000 plug-in vehicles in the US(September 23, 2016)

Every electric vehicle counts. At least, it does to the people at Plug In America, who recently calculated the number of plug-in vehicles of any type that have been sold in the US. Turns out, ... (more)

New VW MEB electric vehicle, with up to 373 miles of range, coming in 2020(September 22, 2016)

By any measure, it's been a tough year at VW. The details of who, exactly, is to blame for the diesel cheat scandal are still coming out, but for the other tens of thousands of employees who .. (more)

World’s largest 2nd-use battery storage is starting up(September 21, 2016)

The world’s largest 2nd-use battery storage is starting up. The 13 MWh project is now nearing completion after a construction time of just under one year: a total of 1000 battery systems from ... (more)

XALT claims unprecedented cycle life performance for its new lithium titanate batteries(September 19, 2016)

XALT Energy, a manufacturer of prismatic, large-format battery cells and packs, has launched a new Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) cell that it says has achieved better ... (more)

Proterra Catalyst E2 Electric Bus Has A Range Of 350 Miles Per Charge(September 17, 2016)

Electric cars and electric bikes are both great paths toward more low emissions mobility, but the killer app for electric transport just might be electric buses, which can move 40-odd people ... (more)

How low do prices for 200-mile electric cars have to go for success?(September 16, 2016)

One of the challenges of making and selling electric cars is that their batteries are still expensive. And despite some makers' absorbing losses on the earliest cars, that means they sell for prices higher than ... (more)

2017 Chevy Bolt EV electric car: 238-mile EPA range rating, 119 MPGe combined(September 15, 2016)

There will be a lot riding on the tall, square shoulders of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV when it reaches the first Chevy dealers late this year. ... (more)

OPEC not even a little worried about electric vehicle threat(September 14, 2016)

Remember in late 2011, when ExxonMobil said it wasn't in the slightest worried about any "threat" from plug-in vehicles to its fossil fuel business? OPEC just said basically the same thing. ... (more)

Why are we still using lame lithium-ion batteries after so many promising alternatives?(September 13, 2016)

There’s a lot of research going on around battery technology as devices as diverse as smartphones and cars are increasingly held back by limited energy storage. Naturally, we ... (more)

China plug-in vehicle sales for 2016 Q1 and Q2(September 12, 2016)

China continues to storm ahead for plug-in vehicle (NEV, New Electric Vehicle) adoption. Every month is a new high in terms of share and volumes are 135 % above 2015 for the first 7 months.... (more)

THAI Oil Company partners with six automakers to develop EVS(September 10, 2016)

Thailand’s state-controlled oil company PTT has signed contracts with local units of six automakers (BMW, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo) to cooperate in ... (more)

MIT Study: Existing EVS can meet most drivers'needs and reduce carbon emissions(September 09, 2016)

Many electro-skeptics concede that electrification is the future, but maintain that major breakthroughs will be needed before EVs are practical. Others insist (despite ... (more)

US Electric Car Sales — 14 Highlights From August(September 08, 2016)

Numbers are in, and not a great deal has changed in the US electric car market since July, but it is always fun to look at the numbers and pick out some highlights... (more)

Plug-in electric car sales for August: Volt sells at twice Leaf rate(September 07, 2016)

While U.S. vehicle sales last month are expected to fall overall as data rolls in, August has traditionally been a very good month for sales of plug-in electric cars. .. (more)

Samsung SDI to build $358M car battery plant in Hungary by 2018(September 06, 2016)

South Korea's Samsung SDI plans to invest about 400 billion won ($358 million) to build a plant to make electric vehicle batteries in Hungary, joining the race to build capacity and tap European demand. .. (more)

Mercedes-Maybach 6 to run 4x Motor SLS E-Cell powertrain?(September 05, 2016)

Daimler has unveiled the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 – an electric-powered behemoth it says represents the ultimate in luxury. .. (more)

Korean-Chinese joint venture to build plant for cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries(September 03, 2016)

Ecopro Co., a South Korean battery materials leader, will set up a joint venture with the Chinese resources recycling company GEM Co. to produce cathode materials for lithium-ion ... (more)

500,000 Electric Cars Now On European Roads (Charts)(September 02, 2016)

A total of 91,300 plug-in electric vehicles were sold in Europe through the first 6 months of 2016, making for a 21% year-on-year increase (as compared to the same time period in 2015), ... (more)

Electric motors as shock absorbers: New Audi system saves fuel and improves comfort(September 01, 2016)

Regenerative braking is a familiar way to recover kinetic energy that would otherwise be wasted. A vehicle’s suspension offers a similar opportunity. Audi is working on a ... (more)

Renault Trezor All-electric GT Concept Unveiled(September 30, 2016)

Regenerative braking is a familiar way to recover kinetic energy that would otherwise be wasted. A vehicle’s suspension offers a similar opportunity. Audi is working on a ... (more)

New Tesla Model S claims fastest and longest range titles(August 31, 2016)

Tesla has launched a new version of its all-electric Model S saloon, which can now be specified with a 100kWh battery. This - in high-performance P100D with Ludicrous mode ... (more)

All-electric Opel Ampera-e to make world debut in Paris(August 30, 2016)

Opel Ampera-e is the European cousin to the Chevrolet Bolt, as the Ampera was to the Volt. “The Opel Ampera-e makes electromobility fully feasible for everyday use and ready for the future” says Opel CEO, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. “The Ampera-e demonstrates impressively how well sustainability and driving pleasure can form a ... (more)

DOE: 2016 All-Electric Vehicle Ranges Can Exceed Those of Some Gasoline Vehicles(August 29, 2016)

For the 2016 model year (MY) the maximum range for an all-electric vehicle is 294 miles while the minimum range for a gasoline model is 240 miles. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles use both gasoline and electricity drawn from the grid. The all-electric range of PHEV models varies greatly, and the total gasoline and electric range of a PHEV is ... (more)

Light duty plug-in electric vehicles are expected to make up half of the global EV market by 2024(August 27, 2016)

A recent report from Navigant Research details the global market for light duty vehicles, including light duty hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles, or plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), segmented by scenario, region, country, drivetrain, and automaker, through 2024. ... (more)

Scientists Develop “Ideal” Energy Storage Material for Electric Vehicles(August 26, 2016)

The key is a unique three-dimensional sandwich-like structure that protects the dense electric field in the polymer/ceramic composite from dielectric breakdown. Their results are published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). ... (more)

New class of fuel cells offer increased flexibility, lower cost(August 25, 2016)

A new class of fuel cells based on a newly discovered polymer-based material could bridge the gap between the operating temperature ranges of two existing types of polymer fuel cells, a breakthrough ... (more)

Stanford-led team reveals nanoscale secrets of rechargeable batteries(August 24, 2016)

Better batteries that charge quickly and last a long time are a brass ring for engineers. But despite decades of research and innovation, a fundamental understanding of exactly how batteries work at the smallest of scales has remained elusive.... (more)

Flax straw extract improves aluminum-air battery performance(August 23, 2016)

The aluminum-air battery, which uses a catalytic air cathode and an aluminum anode, has intrigued researchers for some time, because of its high theoretical specific energy. However, ... (more)

Battery500 consortium aims to develop 500 Wh/kg battery pack(August 22, 2016)

One of the Obama Administration’s recently announced initiatives to promote EV adoption is the Battery500 consortium, which will be led by Pacific Northwest ... (more)

Digital push from German giants(August 19, 2016)

Major German manufacturers are lining up for an increasingly electrified future with a number of announcements over the past few days showing a shift towards a digital focus. The ... (more)

Plug-in car sales continue rise at record rates(August 17, 2016)

Sales of electric cars continue to break records with the announcement by Go Ultra Low that more plug-in vehicles have been sold in the first half of 2016 than at any other half-way point... (more)

Nissan shows off BladeGlider at Rio Olympics(August 16, 2016)

Nissan has unveiled its BladeGlider prototype - an all-electric concept car that showcases zero-emission, autonomous driving technology. The BladeGlider has been presented in Rio de .... (more)

NanoFlowcell says electric cars should be refueled, not recharged(August 15, 2016)

According to Chief Technology Officer of nanoFlowcell Holdings Ltd and inventor of the nanoFlowcell energy storage technology, Nunzio La Vecchia, electric mobility can be executed in a less complicated and costly way. .... (more)

July plug-in sales in Norway and Italy(August 13, 2016)

After a slight slip last month, the plug-in car market in Norway is growing again, with registrations up 17% Year-on-Year to 2.968 units, with plug-in hybrids (Up 140%) compensating for the BEV steep 38% registrations drop.... (more)

Wanxiang Group plans $375M electric car plant in China(August 12, 2016)

Wanxiang plans to build an electric car plant in Hangzhou, China, according to the company’s application for an environmental impact review posted on its website. h.... (more)

Freeze Granulation : Spray Freeze Drying nano ceramics diamonds proteins enzymes chemicals(August 11, 2016)

At the same time Honda and Toyota are introducing fuel cell cars to the U.S. market, a team of researchers from Vanderbilt University, Nissan North America and Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to create a new technology designed to give fuel cells more oomph.... (more)

Delphi sees end of 12V(August 10, 2016)

It has reached the end of the road, according to Delphi Automotive. IDTechEx has detailed such a roadmap in its 2016 report, Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2016-2031 . In an interview with Automotive ... (more)

FMC plans to increase lithium hydroxide production to 30,000 metric tons(August 09, 2016)

Chemical supplier FMC Corporation plans to accelerate the expansion of its global lithium hydroxide production capacity as a result of a new multi-year supply agreement with “a major .... (more)

Researchers use nanolithia to improve efficiency and longevity of lithium-air batteries(August 08, 2016)

Lithium-air, or lithium-oxygen, has been touted as the ultimate battery technology, because its theoretical energy density is ten times that of current lithium-ion .... (more)

Electric Car Sales In The Netherlands During June 2016(August 06, 2016)

Estimated electric vehicle sales figures for the Netherlands during the month of June 2016 were recently unveiled on the EV Sales blog — showing that the sales drop that followed the end of plug-in hybrid sales last year has continued.... (more)

Sono presents electric minivan(August 05, 2016)

The Munich-based start-up took the wraps off its promising electric vehicle – a minivan that seats six and will sell for 16,000 euros. Range is given at 250 km. On top of a 30 kWh battery pack, the EV is ... (more)

Graphene-based ultracapacitors give trucks a boost of acceleration(August 04, 2016)

Adgero, a French transport tech developer, has unveil the world’s first operational energy-saving, hybrid electric system for road transport at ... (more)

Mercedes-Benz unveil all-electric 26T heavy-duty Urban eTruck(August 03, 2016)

Daimler Trucks presented the Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck as the first fully electric truck with an admissible total weight of up to 26 tonnes. This ... (more)

Jaguar to prioritize all-electric sedan, SUV over sports cars(August 02, 2016)

The success of Tesla Motors has made quite an impression on the main German luxury carmakers, all of which plan future products that can compete with the automaker from Silicon Valley. Now it appears Jaguar may be planning to target Tesla as well. ... (more)

Innovative Lithium-Oxygen Battery Tech Could Significantly Increase EV Range(August 01, 2016)

A new lithium-oxygen battery is being touted as potentially able to provide much longer ranges between charges for EVs. Also known as lithium-air, the tech has been in the news ... (more)

New Battery Tech Tips Lighter Electric Vehicles(July 30, 2016)

A team of researchers has uncovered a new technology for enhancing lithium-oxygen batteries, which could result in lighter and more energy-efficient electric vehicles.... (more)

Utah, Minnesota team discover highly conductive oxide-based materials; STO/NTO offer “different road to power electronics”(July 29, 2016)

Engineers from the University of Utah and the University of Minnesota have discovered that interfacing two particular oxide-based materials—strontium titanate (STO) and neodymium ... (more)

European Commission Releases Strategy to Speed Up Low- and Zero-Emission Vehicle Deployment(July 28, 2016)

The European Commission is taking measures to speed up deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative energy sources... (more)

Samsung takes stake in Chinese electric-car maker BYD, joining Warren Buffett(July 27, 2016)

As cars come to rely increasingly on electronic systems, non-traditional companies are making forays into the car business..... (more)

Researchers increase energy density of cathode by controlling oxygen activity(July 26, 2016)

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a new way to improve the performance of lithium-rich cathode materials by creating oxygen vacancies at the material’s surface.... (more)

Why Lithium Will See Another Price Spike This Fall(July 25, 2016)

So far, lithium has been the hottest metal of 2016, beating out gold, with exponential demand expected over the coming years. Although the price ... (more)

Plug-in sales in Sweden grow 55 percent year-on-year in June(July 23, 2016)

Sweden has registered 1.347 new plug-in electric vehicles last month, up an impressive 55% Year-on-Year, according to the data of the European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO). ... (more)

Protean Electric gets $70M in funding for its in-wheel drive systems for electrified vehicles(July 22, 2016)

Protean Electric, the global leader in the development and commercialization of in-wheel electric drive systems, has received $70 million in new funding from GO Scale Capital, Zhejiang VIE Science & Technology Co. Ltd., and Tianjin THSG Corporation. Existing investors Oak Investment Partners and GSR Ventures co-invested in ... (more)

China Revises Policy For Foreign Battery Manufacturers – Floodgates Now Open(July 21, 2016)

The Chinese government pleasantly surprised the transportation industry by announcing the intention of lifting stake caps on foreign motorcycle and battery manufacturers who set up ... (more)

BEV Sales In France Slowed In June, 15,000 Sold So Far This Year(July 20, 2016)

One of the more disheartening electric vehicle stories of the year was BMW pulling back on its plans to be an EV leader, rather than announcing a knockout, Tesla-Model-3-competing BMW i5... (more)

BEV Sales In France Slowed In June, 15,000 Sold So Far This Year(July 19, 2016)

The 20-month long period of growth for all-electric car sales in France was threatened in June as BEVs registrations were up year-over-year by just 6%.... (more)

Smart Electric Drive Review(July 18, 2016)

The latest version of tiny two-seat city car is a vast improvement over Smart’s previous all-electric versions. Measuring just over 106 inches from tip to tail, and a shade under 62 inches... (more)

South Korea Gets Aggressive With EV Incentives, Infrastructure(July 16, 2016)

South Korea is now the fifth largest auto manufacturing company in the world. Its domestic automakers produced 1.8 million vehicles in the first 5 months of 2016. Over 60% of them (more)

Xtrac introduces lightweight EV transmission system(July 15, 2016)

Transmission technology specialist Xtrac, has announced its latest family of gearboxes launched initially for use in that exclusive and rarefied segment of the global car market focused on the development of ultra-high performance road vehicles. (more)

Overview Of Incentives For Buying Electric Vehicles In EU(July 12, 2016)

ACEA released a new edition of its overview on the incentives for buying electric vehicles throughout the European Union.... (more)

World Energy Council: EVs Must Hit 16% Market Share By 2020 In Order For Fuel-Economy Standards To Be Achieved(July 11, 2016)

If the fuel-economy standards set by many regulators around the world are to be achieved, then electric vehicle market share will need to rise to 16% by the year 2020, according to a ... (more)

SiNode Systems wins $4-million contract to develop silicon-graphene anode materials(July 09, 2016)

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) has awarded a $4-million contract to SiNode Systems for the development of advanced anode materials for ... (more)

Faraday Future enters Formula E series(July 07, 2016)

Faraday Future announced a long-term alliance with the American auto racing team Dragon Racing, becoming the core technical partner and title sponsor of the team. The new team name will be Faraday Future Dragon Racing, and the partnership will officially initiate at the beginning of Season 3 (2016/2017) at the Formula E Hong Kong ePrix on October 9, 2016. , .. (more)

2016Toyota: big gains from downsizing PM motor(July 06, 2016)

While forklifts, buses, Tesla cars and some new electric motorcycles tend to use asynchronous (induction) traction motors, most other cars and motorcycles stick to permanent magnet machines, .. (more)

UQM, Eaton and Pi Innovo collaborate on electric drivetrain(July 05, 2016)

UQM Technologies (NYSE MKT: UQM) has partnered with Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Pi Innovo to develop an electric powertrain system for the medium- and heavy-... (more)

Europe Electric Car Sales Report (May 2016)(July 04, 2016)

The European EV market had more than 14,000 registrations in May, representing a 7% increase over May 2015, which was a slight decrease in growth, largely due to the upcoming ... (more)

New molecular design to get hydrogen-powered cars motoring(July 02, 2016)

A radical new process that allows hydrogen to be efficiently sourced from liquid formic acid could be one step forward in making the dream of hydrogen-powered cars an economic reality.... (more)

In May BYD Sold Over 9,000 Plug-In Electric Cars In China(July 01, 2016)

China plug-in vehicles sales in May resulted in well over 26,000 plug-in electric cars sold, which represented a 119% year-over-year according to specifc model data collected by the EV Sales Blog.... (more)

Plug-In Electric Car Price/Statistic Comparison For U.S. – June 2016(June 30, 2016)

A lot is changing in the plug-in electric vehicle market in the U.S.; lots of new models, new battery options on current offerings; and as always – slightly different pricing, destination ... (more)

Axial flux traction motor with 15% advantage(June 29, 2016)

Axial flux traction motor with 15% advantageThe first electric motor in the world was made by Michael Faraday over 160 years ago and it was axial flux yet almost all traction motors have been ... (more)

18 Renault Electric Vehicles for the Eden Project(June 28, 2016)

Renault’s range of all-electric vehicles is set to be a familiar sight at The Eden Project with the strengthening of the longstanding relationship between Europe’s leading electric vehicle ... (more)

Salt baths boost next gen batteries for electric cars Energy Harvesting(June 25, 2016)

The next generation of rechargeable lithium batteries set to disrupt the electric vehicle industry may soon be here, thanks to the humble salt bath. CSIRO scientists, in collaboration ... (more)

Electric Cars Will Be Cheaper Than Conventional Cars Soon(June 23, 2016)

Regular readers of Gas2 already know the electric car revolution we crave will not happen until a few critical factors take place. First, a comprehensive electric charging infrastructure ... (more)

Giving Lithium Batteries a Boost with Ya Loofah(June 22, 2016)

The loofah sponge carbon could be the advance needed to move these batteries forward in a low-cost, sustainable way, the researchers say.... (more)

The Battery Miracle Will Transform Both Transportation And Power Generation(June 21, 2016)

Low-cost, high-performance electric batteries are a game changer for the two key clean energy sectors: power generation and transportation. They enable much greater adoption and ..... (more)

Plug-in Electric Car Sales in Canada, May 2016: Canada crosses 20,000 cars with plugs(June 20, 2016)

The country welcomed its 10,000th plug-in electric vehicle around October 2014, about 40 months after the first Nissan Leafs arrived. This past April—about 18 months later—the country hit 20,000..... (more)

Mercedes-Benz develops electric car that runs for 500km and recharges in five minutes(June 18, 2016)

Battery electric cars will able to run for 500 kilometres between five-minute recharges — and outperform any petrol-powered car on the road — in less than five years.... (more)

First look at Mercedes' modular platform for electric cars(June 17, 2016)

Mercedes-Benz has crafted a dedicated platform for its next-generation electric cars. Revealed this week during a tech briefing at the automaker’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, the platform will make its way into a handful of models, the first of which will be previewed in concept form at ... (more)

Plug-In Electric Car Sales In UK Up 20% In May To Over 2,300(June 16, 2016)

UK’s plug-in electric car sales continue to strengthen in 2016, with May’s result showing a 20% improvement over 2015. Total plug-in sales reached 2,345 vehicles.... (more)

Mercedes-Benz to electrify all model series in €7B R&D investment(June 15, 2016)

Over the next two years, Daimler is slated to invest an unprecedented seven billion euro (approximately $7.8 billion in US) into what they are .... (more)

Electric-car intender Faraday Future wants 2nd factory, in California this time.(June 14, 2016)

Chinese-backed startup Faraday Future still hasn't released details of its first production electric car, but it's already eyeing a second factory. Faraday is moving ahead with plans for a factory in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and has said it plans to start car production within two years..... (more)

Battery production for electric cars: It’s just not enough.(June 13, 2016)

There is this rumour that has been circulating for a while now that the Volkswagen AG wants to invest ten billion euros – in a battery cell factory. And in Germany’s Salzgitter, of all .... (more)

There are now more than 1.2M electric cars on the roads worldwide(June 11, 2016)

One million and counting: electric cars crossed the milestone in 2015 on their way to finish the year with 1.26 million units deployed worldwide, a new IEA report documents, as sales and construction of necessary infrastructure both surged about 70% in a critical advance towards limiting carbon emissions from the transport sector.... (more)

Genesis to have electric cars, own performance brand(June 10, 2016)

The head of Genesis, Manfred Fitzgerald, has confirmed that the new Hyundai luxury brand will offer electric cars “We will definitely go as Genesis brand down the road of alternative propulsions and it is very, very obvious that EV is definitely on the map,”... (more)

California drivers give electric vehicles the green light(June 09, 2016)

Recently, a survey was conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and Consumers Union. The results of the survey show heavy interest in electric cars, with 67% of ... (more)

Air Liquide and Hyundai commit to accelerate deployment of H2 fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure in Korea and Europe(June 08, 2016)

South Korea President Park Geun-hye visited Air Liquide’s Sassenage site, near Grenoble, France, on 4 June. On the occasion of this state visit, Air Liquide and .... (more)

Electric-car interest in France spikes due to gas shortage(June 07, 2016)

When it comes to spurring electric-car sales, it seems a gas shortage is pretty helpful. In France, strikes have brought the oil industry to a standstill, leading to a shortage of fossil fuels and lines at pumps.... (more)

Electric-car battery costs not too sensitive to lithium prices(June 06, 2016)

Relatively low lithium-ion battery-cell prices are crucial to keeping the prices of electric cars reasonable. But how much does the volatility of the price of lithium itself affect the prices of those cells?... (more)

Global Plug-in Vehicle Sales Through April 2016(June 01, 2016)

Plug-in vehicle sales worldwide so far are 180 500 units including preliminary data for April, according to new figures from EV-Volumes, an EV sales database and consultancy.... (more)

Bosch creates electric go-kart(May 31, 2016)

Electric cars are known for, among other things, their instantaneous torque delivery. Simply press the pedal and, unless they have been tuned otherwise, they can deliver up to 100 percent of the motor's thrust immediately.... (more)

Citroën France Launched Citroën Electric Store With EVs(May 30, 2016)

Citroën France recently launched an online e-shop – the Citroën Electric Store, featuring the all-electric C-Zero.... (more)

Researchers develop safe and durable high-temperature Li-S battery with conventional C-S electrode using MLD alucone coating(May 28, 2016)

Researchers from University of Western Ontario, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and Canadian Light Sources (CLS) have ... (more)

Nissan home energy-storage battery: another front against Tesla?(May 25, 2016)

The Nissan Leaf electric car doesn't compete directly with any of the luxury models from Tesla Motors, but Nissan is now targeting Tesla in a different arena. The Japanese carmaker will offer standalone battery packs for home energy storage... (more)

Electric-car energy density to approach gasoline by 2045: report(May 24, 2016)

The lithium-ion battery packs that power modern electric cars are far less energy-dense than the liquid hydrocarbon fuels that power internal-combustion cars. They can't hold nearly as much energy in a given volume or weight, a disadvantage that shows in the relatively short ranges of many electric cars despite their heavy battery packs. ... (more)

Renault e.dams confirm Buemi and Prost for 2016-17 season(May 21, 2016)

Sébastien and Nicolas will continue their successful partnership for a third consecutive season. So far the duo has scored six wins and aided Renault e.dams to the inaugural 2014-15 Teams’ title. Sébastien is currently second in the Drivers’ championship, just 11 points behind the leader, while Nico is sixth. Renault e.dams is leading the Teams’ championship with an advantage of seven points. ... (more)

ARPA-E issues RFI on enabling technologies for ultra-safe and secure modular nuclear energy systems(May 20, 2016)

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) has issued a Request for Information (DE-FOA-0001598) on enabling technologies for ultra-safe and secure modular nuclear energy systems.... (more)

EVs Are 61% Cleaner Than Gas In Minnesota – Well To Wheels Analysis(May 18, 2016)

According to the Great Plains Institute’s (GPI) recent analysis, electric cars could provide large GHG reductions in Minnesota... (more)

Audi To Introduce New Electrified Vehicle Each Year Starting In 2018(May 16, 2016)

At the annual general meeting in Ingolstadt, Audi’s CEO Rupert Stadler announced that the company will introduce a new electric vehicle model every year beginning in 2018, as it races to catch-up to Tesla and other rivals in the luxury car market...... (more)

Nissan and Eaton make home energy storage reliable and affordable to everyone with ‘xStorage’(May 14, 2016)

Japanese automaker Nissan and power management company Eaton, have joined forces to unveil a new residential energy storage unit – designed to be the most affordable in the market today..... (more)

PSA Peugeot Citroen and Dongfeng partner on electric cars(May 13, 2016)

Building on their two-year-old partnership, the carmakers plan to design an electric version of the common technology platform they have been developing since April 2015. .... (more)

Norway Plug-In Electric Car Sales Up By 65% To 4,200(May 12, 2016)

Not-far from a record, 4,215 passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in April in Norway, which is 65% more than year ago.... (more)

Ford CEO Mark Fields confirms 200-mile electric car coming(May 11, 2016)

What a difference a week makes. In late April, Ford's director of electrification programs and engineering, Kevin Layden, said the 100-mile range of the 2017 Ford Focus Electric would suffice for most drivers... (more)

Lilium Aviation Developing Vertical-Lift Electric Aircraft(May 10, 2016)

Lilium Aviation, a start-up company hosted in an ESA business incubator, is developing the world’s first vertical takeoff and landing electric aircraft for personal use. The electric two-seater ... (more)

Qiantu K50 Electric Sports Car Debuts In China(May 09, 2016)

Auto China motor show in Beijing was full of electric cars this year. One of the most conspicuous was the Qiantu Motor K50, a pure electric sports car with an aluminium frame ... (more)

Li-Ion Batteries That Charge In Under 1 Second (Not Supercapacitors) Developed In Norway, But Not Ideal For Cars(May 07, 2016)

Scientists and researchers around the world are working on improved battery technology that will facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels to electric vehicles. Their quest is for a ... (more)

Evans Electric previews new Axial Flux EV motor(May 06, 2016)

Evans Electric has previewed a next generation EV motor that it says will be licensed for production in 2017. The Axial flux asynchronous induction ... (more)

Ford CEO confirms plans for long-range electric car(May 05, 2016)

Ford CEO Mark Fields said the Dearborn automaker will not be left behind in the race to develop long-range electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 ... (more)

Cactus-inspired skin gives fuel-cell vehicles a spike(May 04, 2016)

Inspired by the humble cactus, a new type of membrane has the potential to significantly boost the performance of fuel cells and transform the electric vehicle industry ... (more)

Mahindra and Pininfarina release concept designs of future Formula E cars(May 03, 2016)

Mahindra Racing and Pininfarina released three concept designs for a future Formula E racing car. These images are the product of a collaborative and creative project that offers fans a ... (more)

Companies scramble to secure lithium supplies as “white petroleum” prices soar(May 02, 2016)

The hottest commodity on the planet right now is not oil or coffee but lithium, according to a recent article on OilPrice.com. The ballooning battery market is ... (more)

50,000th Renault Zoe electric car delivered (after 200,000 Nissan Leafs)(May 01, 2016)

The Nissan Leaf may be the best-selling electric car in history, with more than 200,000 sales, but the Renault half of the Renault-Nissan Alliance can now trumpet a milestone of its own..... (more)

Have battery makers become more important for electric cars than carmakers?(April 30, 2016)

When it comes to electric cars, range and cost are still two of the biggest obstacles barring the way to mass adoption..... (more)

Netherlands joins Norway in plans to end new gas, diesel car sales by 2025(April 29, 2016)

While many countries promote electric cars, only Norway has taken the step of putting into place a plan to phase out cars powered by gasoline or diesel fuel entirely..... (more)

U.K. electric-car sales finally take off after long lag(April 28, 2016)

After years of low sales and tepid government support, U.K. plug-in electric car sales are taking off, five years after the first modern electric cars hit the road.... (more)

China to issue special green plates for electric cars to enforce preferential treatment(April 27, 2016)

Thanks to aggressive government promotion, electric cars in China get not only purchase incentives, but also other types of incentives in many cases.... (more)

Finally, auto industry starts to admit: electric vehicles are better(April 26, 2016)

Electric cars are often touted for their financial and environmental benefits, but there's another major perk they offer to consumers.... (more)

The E-Force From Switzerland Is A Better Electric Truck(April 25, 2016)

E-Force, headquartered in Switzerland, has created an 18 ton electric truck specifically designed to replace the diesel powered urban and inter-urban delivery trucks that deliver most .... (more)

eMotorWerks’ new networked portable charging cord and 75-amp home charger(April 23, 2016)

eMotorWerks specializes in intelligent smart-grid-enabled charging solutions. Its JuicePlug is a universal EVSE adapter that can convert an existing “dumb EVSE” into ..... (more)

Nissan announces record EV fleet sales in Europe(April 22, 2016)

Nissan’s electric vehicle (EV) offering remains the popular choice for fleet operators across Europe, with sales of the Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 in the fleet market climbing for a fourth .... ..... (more)

GKN: Research Reveals German Drivers Prefer Plug-In Hybrids(April 21, 2016)

Drivers now consider plug-in hybrid vehicles to be more attractive and practical than conventional hybrids, a survey commissioned by GKN Driveline has revealed..... (more)

GKN Supplying eAxle to Volvo S90 Plug-In Hybrid(April 20, 2016)

GKN Driveline and Volvo Cars are continuing their successful driveline development partnership with the new Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid.... (more)

Valeo, Siemens Partner To Make EV Powertrains(April 19, 2016)

French auto supplier Valeo and German engineering giant Siemens are teaming up to make high voltage powertrains for the entire ... (more)

“Consumer Views on EVs-National Benchmark Report(April 18, 2016)

An interesting study entitled “Consumer Views on Plug-in Electric Vehicles – National Benchmark Report” was released by Mark Singer of late (National Renewable Energy Laboratory).... (more)

New Sendyne IC and module monitors ground fault, isolation, current, voltage and temperature(April 16, 2016)

Sensor and control specialist Sendyne has introduced a single IC and module that’s capable of performing ground fault detection/isolation monitoring while ... (more)

Half of car buyers say electric car must have 300 miles of range(April 15, 2016)

The Tesla Model 3 and 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are set to make 200-mile ranges attainable for a much larger number of buyers ... (more)

A new report proposes UK government should make ULEVs convenient for drivers(April 14, 2016)

The UK's economy would be boosted by more than £50 billion if the government invests in advanced, ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) according to a report published on Wednesday 13th April. ... (more)

Nissan Working On Electric Sports Car & Crossover(April 13, 2016)

Nissan’s senior vice-president Shiro Nakamura confirmed to Auto Express that the automaker’s electric car lineup will expand to ... (more)

New modular platform from Nissan could support electric sports car(April 11, 2016)

It wasn’t that long ago that Nissan was touting plans for an electric sports car based on its radical BladeGlider concept. Those plans never came to fruition but the dream to launch an electric sports car never died at Nissan... (more)

Toyota Doubles EV-Range for 2017 Plug-in Prius(April 9, 2016)

Toyota unveiled the new and improved version of its Prius Plug-in Hybrid at the New York auto show on Wednesday. In keeping with the plug-in market’s trend of increasing all-electric range, the new Prius Plug-in ... (more)

European electric and plug-in hybrid sales for January-February 2016(April 8, 2016)

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold more electric cars than any other company, with most of those sales coming from the Nissan brand. The Nissan Leaf is the bestselling electric car in history, and is popular in multiple markets. .. (more)

DAIHEN Licenses Wireless Charging Tech from WiTricity(April 7, 2016)

WiTricity, the industry pioneer in wireless power transfer over distance, announced that Osaka, Japan-based DAIHEN Corporation has licensed WiTricity’s magnetic resonance technology for use in .. (more)

Electric Cars May Kill The Petrol Car As Early As 2025(April 6, 2016)

The oil industry is making predictions, and seeking capital, as though the EV didn’t exist. So we thought it would be useful to explain more about how it is that Musk has killed the petrol .. (more)

PSA Peugeot Citroen plan plug-in push(April 5, 2016)

The PSA Peugeot Citroen Group will launch 11 new plug-in models within the next five years as it announces short term plans for its brands. Announced as part of the Push to Pass plan, .. (more)

Roborace Driverless Racing Concept Revealed(April 4, 2016)

The plan is for Roborace to form part of the support package of the FIA Formula E Championship, with the first race intended to take place during the 2016-2017 season. ... (more)

India's ambitious goal: all electric vehicles on roads by 2030(April 2, 2016)

Several countries have committed to putting more electric cars on their roads in the near future as a way to reduce air pollution and combat climate change. But what if one country—and a very large one at that—decided to make every car on its roads electric inside of 15 years?... (more)

Will electric cars cause oil price to crash?(April 1, 2016)

Buyers have many different reasons for choosing a plug-in electric car. Creating marketing campaigns that address all of them has bedeviled highly-paid professionals for five years. A new campaign urging North American drivers to make their next car an electric vehicle inadvertently highlights the challenge... (more)

Will electric cars cause oil price to crash?(March 31, 2016)

As electric cars become more widespread, they have the potential to drastically reduce the need for oil. That will lead to reduced transportation-related carbon emissions and lower costs for consumers, but what effect will it have on the oil industry?... (more)

EV Battery Sales 2015 vs 2014(March 30, 2016)

Electric vehicle battery sales figures for December 2015 were recently revealed by the EV Sales blog, thereby allowing us to take a look at year-end totals for 2015 for the first time. .... (more)

Electric buses earn 82% more profit than diesel buses(March 29, 2016)

Cities around the world are investigating the potential of electric transit buses to reduce costs and improve air quality. The latest is Bangalore, India’s high-tech hub, which recently tested what it says are the country’s first electric buses..... (more)

Electric Car Sales Continue On Upward Trend In Western Europe(March 28, 2016)

Western Europe all-electric car sales continues to grow according to EagleAID. After January saw an increase of 16.9% year-over-year, February increased by 37.7%.... (more)

BorgWarner’s eGearDrive Transmission Launches In Geely’s First Electric Vehicle(March 26, 2016)

The Chinese automaker’s first mass-produced electric vehicle is powered by a 129 horsepower electric motor with a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) and a range of 253 km (157 miles)... (more)

Differences Between The Drivetrains In Formula E Racers(March 25, 2016)

There was not much differences in the e-drivetrains of the Formula E cars, but a recent vidoes shows that among the 9 teams (the 10th has now pulled of the competition for the current ... (more)

Cool Electric Vehicle Charts From POD Point(March 24, 2016)

Some infographic, from CEO and founder of POD Point, Erik Fairbairn.... (more)

2016 China Electric Car Sales To Double 2015 Sales(March 23, 2016)

Electric vehicle sales and production will double in China in 2016, according to recent reports. This refers of course to both all-electric vehicles (EVs) and also to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).... (more)

Chinese investors make 'long bets' on electric-car companies(March 22, 2016)

The Chinese government offers generous incentives for new electric cars, and is pushing companies to develop and sell more of them.... (more)

Major Electrifying EV Demonstration To Be Held In May At Silverstone Circuit(March 21, 2016)

British fleet decision-makers will get a nice opportunity to see, evaluate or even drive currently offered plug-ins at the iconic Silverstone circuit in May, during the 2016 Fleet World Fleet Show.... (more)

Berkeley Lab Innovation Could Lead to Improved Performance for Fuel-Cell Vehicles(March 19, 2016)

Hydrogen is the lightest and most plentiful element on Earth and in our universe. So it shouldn’t be a big surprise that scientists are pursuing hydrogen as a clean, carbon-free, virtually limitless ... (more)

In UK Motorists Could Save Up To £306 ($424) Annually On Less EV Servicing & Maintenance(March 18, 2016)

Go Ultra Low discovered that in the previous surveys on public perception of EVs, 26% of respondents mistakenly said electric cars are more expensive to run, and almost as many .... (more)

A closer look at electrolytes in advanced batteries(March 17, 2016)

The electrolytes in advanced batteries are based on incredibly complicated formulations. If you calculated all of the possible combinations of solvents, salts and .... (more)

Rimac To Unveil Production Version Of Concept_One In Geneva. Only Eight Will Be Produced(March 16 2016)

Rimac Automobili announced a 2016 Geneva Motor Show entry with its electric supercar Concept_One “production version“.... (more)

Electrified supercars in Geneva(March 15, 2016)

At the recent Geneva Auto Salon, a number of smaller automakers had electrified supercars on display. Few of these are likely to be seen on the world’s roads any time ... (more)

Electric Bus Battery Market Set To Overtake Consumer Electronics Battery Market(March 14, 2016)

EverCharge and Schneider Electric announced a global partnership to ease charging/installation of charging stations at multi-tenant buildings. A real problem area for future EV adoption.... (more)

EverCharge and Schneider Collaborate to Accelerate Charging Infrastructure in Multi-Tenant Buildings(March 07, 2016)

EverCharge and Schneider Electric announced a global partnership to ease charging/installation of charging stations at multi-tenant buildings. A real problem area for future EV adoption.... (more)

Traction motors for electric vehicles change radically(March 05, 2016)

There are about 200 companies making traction motors for electric vehicles, rather like the 200 making the lithium-ion batteries that increasingly power them. However, whereas three types of ... (more)

EV Technology to Power New Nissan Office in Europe(March 04, 2016)

Nissan announced that its new regional office in France will house the largest grid-integrated electric vehicle system and second life battery storage unit ever installed in a building, anywhere in the world... (more)

An Electric Car Battery That Will Get You From Paris to Brussels and Back(March 03, 2016)

Proposition: Electric cars will remain mostly niche products until they have a range of 800 kilometers, or roughly 500 miles, with an affordable battery.... (more)

New Hydrogen Process 100% Efficient(March 01, 2016)

We know that some people refers to fuel cell cars as “fool cells.” We also know that there are people who still cling to the idea of a civilization that runs on clean hydrogen fuel. Honda and ... (more)

Peugeot Citroen All-electric “DS E-Tense” to wow Geneva crowds(February 29, 2016)

TPeugeot-Citroen DS Automobiles will unveil a potential Geneva Motor Show star at the salon next week with its E-Tense concept - an all-electric high-tech Grand Tourer. .... (more)

First Detroit Electric SP:01 Sold to Chinese Jowett Motors(February 28, 2016)

The first Detroit Electric SP:01 pure electric vehicle was handed over to company’s new importer for China, Jowett Motors (Asia) Ltd, in a ceremony at the company’s main assembly plant in Leamington Spa, UK. .... (more)

Electric Vehicles Will Cost The Same As Conventional Vehicles By 2022(February 27, 2016)

A recent video by Bloomberg looks past the current crash in oil prices around the world that was brought on by an excess supply of some 2 million barrels per day thanks to new capacities coming online..... (more)

“Not A Dream” Video Explores The Impact Of Electric Vehicles On Oil economy(February 25, 2016)

A recent video by Bloomberg looks past the current crash in oil prices around the world that was brought on by an excess supply of some 2 million barrels per day thanks to new capacities coming online..... (more)

The Rolling Start, A Better EV Performance Metric(February 24, 2016)

When comparing vehicles, many people give credence to 0-60 mph times as a surrogate for overall performance. While there are other metrics that also quantify car performance; such .... (more)

Nevs to Add Electric Minivan in its Portfolio(February 23, 2016)

National Electric Vehicle Sweden has signed a framework agreement about acquiring a stake in a transport vehicle manufacturing company in Fujian province, China.... (more)

Koch Brothers turn their wrath (and their wealth) on EV subsidies(February 22, 2016)

The good news: EV sales are growing steadily. The bad news: They’ve now grown enough to attract the attention of Big Oil, which is planning a multi-million-dollar counterattack.... (more)

Can I Afford An Electric Vehicle?(February 20, 2016)

Riversimple is a start-up car company based in Wales. It has just begun testing 20 prototypes of its new Rasa fuel cell commuter cars. The lightweight cars are manufactured from carbon ... (more)

Can I Afford An Electric Vehicle?(February 19, 2016)

In 2015, America had the best year on record for vehicle sales since the industry emerged in the early 1900s. This is great news for the economy but also great news for the electric ... (more)

Aston Martin and Faraday Future-Backing LeEco To Co-Develop RapidE Electric Car (February 18, 2016)

The Chinese consumer electronics company backing Silicon Valley upstart Faraday Future – LeEco – has entered into an agreement with Aston Martin to co-develop its first all electric car, the RapidE... (more)

Nissan 'reveals' new Leaf 30kWh(February 17, 2016)

Nissan has 'revealed' its new longer-range Leaf 30kWh with a spectacular film, showcasing the car's benefits in these chilly temperatures. The new Leaf 30kWh is on sale across Europe .. (more)

Installation Costs Of Electric Car Charging Stations By Type(February 16, 2016)

U.S. Department of Energy recently presented a comparison of installation costs for different types of charging stations.... (more)

EV-builder DeltaWing to use DHX motors with direct-winding heat exchange system(February 15, 2016)

EV-builder DeltaWing Technology Group and motor-maker DHX Electric Machines have announced an agreement granting DeltaWing the rights to make and use DHX motors for automotive applications. ... (more)

Battery anodes made from pollen are nothing to sneeze at(February 13, 2016)

As our dependence on mobile devices grows and we continue the shift to electric vehicles, there is a need to not only develop better performing batteries but find more accessible and sustainable materials with which to build them. To this end, ... (more)

NREL analysis of Proterra electric bus demo finds average fuel economy nearly 4x that of CNG baseline buses(February 12, 2016)

Proterra battery-electric buses in service in a 12- vehicle demonstration by Foothill Transit in California offered significant fuel savings compared to... (more)

Plug-in Sales in EU Up 160 Percent in Q4(February 11, 2016)

In the fourth quarter of 2015, total alternative fuel vehicle registrations in the EU continued the positive momentum (+21.1%), totalling 164,718 units.
Of these, electric vehicle (EV) registrations showed a substantial increase (+160.5%), more than doubling. EV registrations rose from 22,531 units in Q4 2014 to 58,689 units in Q4 2015. (more)

Top 4 All-Electric Cars In Europe – Renault ZOE, Tesla Model S, Nissan LEAF & VW e-Golf(February 10, 2016)

Thanks to EagleAID, we now know the four top all-electric car models in Western Europe by sales numbers for 2015..... (more)

Daimler and Enercity turning spare parts store into battery storage(February 09, 2016)

Cooperation partners Daimler AG with its wholly owned subsidiary ACCUMOTIVE and enercity (Stadtwerke Hannover AG) will start work on the construction of a new battery storage facility this year..... (more)

Would Maserati introduce plug-in hybrids ?(February 08, 2016)

Maserati CEO Harald Wester said in 2013 that electic cars were “nonsense“, but there are more and more signs that the Italian company will introduce plug-in hybrids.... (more)

General Motors And Honda To Build Joint Fuel Cell Car Factory(February 03, 2016)

Honda and General Motors’ partnership and cooperation on hydrogen fuel cells is approaching a new phase, as both parties intend to build a joint fuel cell plant for FCVs... (more)

Motorola invests in magnesium-ion battery startup Pellion(February 02, 2016)

Motorola Solutions has invested an unspecified amount in Pellion Technologies, a startup that was founded by a team of MIT researchers. (more)

Electric Car Price Guide: Every 2015-2016 Plug-In Car, With Specs (part two)(February 01, 2016)

Many electric cars are more expensive than their regular counterparts, though naturally they cost less to run too.
But what do today's electric and plug-in cars actually cost? We've gathered together each plug-in car on sale today in one place. Every vehicle here shows the manufacturer's suggested retail price, plus any mandatory destination and handling fees.... (more)

Electric Car Price Guide: Every 2015-2016 Plug-In Car, With Specs (part one)(January 30, 2016)

Many electric cars are more expensive than their regular counterparts, though naturally they cost less to run too.
But what do today's electric and plug-in cars actually cost? We've gathered together each plug-in car on sale today in one place. Every vehicle here shows the manufacturer's suggested retail price, plus any mandatory destination and handling fees.... (more)

National labs researchers find simple procedure to improve performance of NMC cathodes in Li-ion batteries(January 29, 2016)

Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) is one of the more promising chemistries for better lithium batteries, especially for electric ... (more)

Milestone: 100,000 EVs on the streets in Nordic Countries(January 28, 2016)

2015 was the year when the total number of electric cars in the Nordic countries passed 100,000 – a milestone which firmly establishes the role of the electric car in the Nordic car market.. (more)

BYD Increases Net Earnings And Expects To Double Plug-In Sales Every Year Through 2018(January 27, 2016)

BYD expects increases in its net profits for the past 2015 to some $400-430 million.
That would be around six times more than in 2014 (around $65 million at the current exchange rate). BYD’s total revenues in 2014 were at $8.4 billion. (more)

Two-level cathode structure improves battery performance(January 26, 2016)

As the search for a better battery grinds on, a lot of the attention is focused on potential cathode materials. Nickel is one possibility that shows a lot of promise – its (more)

Can Tanktwo redefine the battery pack with big data?(January 25, 2016)

A Finnish-American start-up with ambitious goals wants to change how we think about batteries.
The concept of an EV that supports the quick removal and replacement of a discharged battery pack was all the rage about 5 years ago. Since then, however, various systems have been attempted and subsequently abandoned by companies like BetterPlace, Renault, and Tesla. (more)

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell To Lease For “Under $500” Per Month In U.S.(January 23, 2016)

Honda announced plans to begin sales of its hydrogen fuel cell Clarity Fuel Cell in the U.S. before the end of 2016.... (more)

TM4, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Exagon Motors and the Gouvernement du Québec partner on new electric drivetrain(January 22, 2016)

TM4, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Exagon Motors, Hydro-Québec and the Gouvernement du Québec are collaborating to develop a new electric ... (more)

Most Popular EV In Korea? Renault Samsung SM3 ZE(January 21, 2016)

The most popular electric vehicle in South Korea is… the Renault Samsung SM3 ZE (alternately known as the Fluence ZE), according to recent reports... (more)

2017 BMW i3 EV Range to Increase 50 Percent(January 20, 2016)

Confirming earlier reports, a BMW board member for sales and marketing told Automotive News at the Detroit auto show that the 2017 BMW i3 will reportedly see its all-electric range increase by 50 percent. Thanks to upgrades to the internals of the lithium-ion battery pack, the BMW i3 will be able to ... (more)

Demand For Lithium-Ion Batteries Surges in Spite of Cheap Oil(January 19, 2016)

Last week, the price of crude oil dipped to a 12-year low selling for under $30 a barrel — a far cry the pre-recession peak of around $147. On Jan. 16 it was reported that a town in northern Michigan was the first place in the country to start .... (more)

Who Sold The Most Plug-In Electric Cars In 2015? (It's Not Tesla Or Nissan)(January 18, 2016)

Five years after the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt first went on sale, plug-in vehicles represent slightly less than 1 percent of U.S. new-car deliveries..... (more)

European sales of electrified vehicles will grow 433% by 2021(January 16, 2016)

Europe arrived at the electric party a couple of years later than the US, but is now quickly making up for lost time. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Autofacts group estimates .... (more)

More Electric than fossil powered cars by 2020: Better Place(January 14, 2016)

Electric car pioneer Shai Agassi is a man with a startling prediction: Before 2020, he says, more people everywhere will be buying electric .... (more)

Mercedes Bringing 4 EVs To Market By 2017(January 13, 2016)

Mercedes-Benz is now aiming to bring 4 electric vehicles to market over just the next few years, rather than simply one, according to recent reports.... (more)

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Spec Revealed(January 12, 2016)

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV does more than set a new benchmark for affordable, long-range EV driving. It also raises the bar when it comes to driving performance... (more)

Faraday Future’s Variable Platform Architecture – a modular skateboard to build an EV on(January 11, 2016)

EV startup Faraday Future’s carmaking prowess has yet to be tested, but it has already revealed some impressive marketing talent. After milking several months of ... (more)

New electrolyte for solid-state batteries combines polymer and glass(January 09, 2016)

Scientists at the DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a novel electrolyte that addresses many of the problems of solid electrolytes by .. (more)

Future batteries, coming soon: charge in seconds, last months and power over the air(January 08, 2016)

While smartphones, smarthomes and even smart wearables are growing ever more advanced, they're still limited by ... (more)

James Bond’s Jag may become production EV(January 07, 2016)

No one expects Jaguar’s first EV to be a practical hatchback – on the contrary, it may be a futuristic super-sportscar to rival the likes of the Tesla Model S and BMW i8. The ... (more)

7–10 Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Charts(January 06, 2016)

The automotive lithium-ion battery supply chain report is an interesting report that goes a bit deeper into the lithium-ion battery market than we normally dive. ... (more)

6 Ways That Electric Cars Suffered in 2015(January 05, 2016)

Every new electric car put on the road is a small victory. In 2015, more than 100,000 new plug-in vehicles were added to U.S. roads—clear progress towards a long-range goal of cleaner transportation and reduced reliance on ... (more)

Female Entrepreneur Builds Affordable Electric Vehicles In India(January 04, 2016)

The number of vehicles in the world is expected to double in the next 20 years or so. A lot of that growth will come in countries with huge populations where access to private automobile ... (more)