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Range / Efficiency Elon Musk: Tesla Semi efficiency is 1.7 kWh/mile

Elon Musk: Tesla Semi efficiency is 1.7 kWh/mile

So is the battery "just" 850 kWh?
By Brian Potter 07 December 2022
Technology Top BMW engineer thinks li-ion batteries have

Top BMW engineer thinks li-ion batteries have "peaked"

Solid-state batteries will likely be the next big thing.
By Brian Potter 06 December 2022
Commercial Vehicles Tesla launches 1,000-volt powertrain: Semi is first but not the last

Tesla launches 1,000-volt powertrain: Semi is first but not the last

It's for efficiency and higher charging power.
By Brian Potter 05 December 2022
Technology BMW says new Gen 6 batteries provide 30% more range, cost 50% less

BMW says new Gen 6 batteries provide 30% more range, cost 50% less

This new battery technology will debut in the firm’s Neue Klasse models the first of which will arrive in 2025.
By Brian Potter 02 December 2022
04:46 Technology How often do Tesla's batteries fail? How about Tesla's motors?

How often do Tesla's batteries fail? How about Tesla's motors?

Tesla's batteries and motors can certainly fail, but it doesn't likely happen as often as some people think.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2022
Industry Tesla Megapacks power Europe's largest battery energy storage system

Tesla Megapacks power Europe's largest battery energy storage system

It was recently launched in the UK to support the grid.
By Brian Potter 25 November 2022
Technology Google Maps update makes finding EV fast chargers much easier

Google Maps update makes finding EV fast chargers much easier

Before the update, you could still find chargers, but it was harder to pinpoint the fast ones.
By Andrei Nedelea 20 November 2022
Industry Tesla inspecting salvaged EVs to allow them to use Superchargers

Tesla inspecting salvaged EVs to allow them to use Superchargers

Tesla banned salvaged EVs from the network, then let some slip through. Now, there's a new process to get them back on the network.
By Brian Potter 11 November 2022
Technology Mass-produced solid state batteries at least 10 years away: StoreDot

Mass-produced solid state batteries at least 10 years away: StoreDot

Extreme fast charge battery technology startup says automakers should be considering semi-solid batteries in the medium term.
By Brian Potter 08 November 2022
Green SEMA: Optima reveals Rivian overland builds capable of recharging in the wild

SEMA: Optima reveals Rivian overland builds capable of recharging in the wild

The custom R1S and R1T both come with Optima Power Station trailers capable of Level 2 charging.
By Brian Potter 03 November 2022
25:59 Range / Efficiency Watch Tesla Model 3 (LFP) driven until it stops: Fully discharged

Watch Tesla Model 3 (LFP) driven until it stops: Fully discharged

With about a 7 kWh battery buffer below the 0% state-of-charge, it has substantial range, but...
By Brian Potter 31 October 2022
Industry BP Pulse to build Gigahub fast charging network for ride-hail fleets

BP Pulse to build Gigahub fast charging network for ride-hail fleets

The first station will be installed near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
By Brian Potter 31 October 2022
Manufacturing / Production Berlin-made Tesla Model Y to get mega casts, structural battery packs

Berlin-made Tesla Model Y to get mega casts, structural battery packs

Tesla wants to implement front and rear mega casts as well as structural battery packs on the Model Y before the end of the year.
By Brian Potter 25 October 2022
Green Tesla Supercharging celebrates 10 years

Tesla Supercharging celebrates 10 years

The first stations were launched in September 2012.
By Mark Kane 23 October 2022
Industry Renault Group announces 400-kW DC fast-charging network in Europe

Renault Group announces 400-kW DC fast-charging network in Europe

The Mobilize Fast Charge network will consist of 200 stations in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain by mid-2024.
By Brian Potter 20 October 2022
Industry VW working with tech company Xanadu to develop better EV batteries

VW working with tech company Xanadu to develop better EV batteries

The German company wants to quantise its battery material simulations.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2022
Paris Motor Show At the Paris Motor Show, charging stations are also innovating

At the Paris Motor Show, charging stations are also innovating

On the programme: several new products, including some interesting innovations, notably from Silla Industries.
By James Fossdyke 19 October 2022
Technology Scientists developing ultra-fast charging, high-density EV batteries

Scientists developing ultra-fast charging, high-density EV batteries

A team of engineers from Pennsylvania State University are working on EV batteries that can be charged in as quickly as 10 minutes.
By Brian Potter 17 October 2022
Lifestyle UK: Hyundai set to open hotel powered exclusively by EVs

UK: Hyundai set to open hotel powered exclusively by EVs

Reservations for Hotel Hyundai are now open.
By Brian Potter 17 October 2022
04:28 Green Upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV will have bi-directional charging

Upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV will have bi-directional charging

That’s another way of saying it has vehicle-to-load charging capability.
By Brian Potter 07 October 2022
Industry Tesla celebrates 10,000 Superchargers in Europe

Tesla celebrates 10,000 Superchargers in Europe

That's about a quarter of the total globally.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2022
Safety Tesla solar roof and submerged powerwalls survived Hurricane Ian

Tesla solar roof and submerged powerwalls survived Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian devastated Florida, and many people are without homes. Meanwhile, Tesla's products proved durable and reliable.
By Brian Potter 03 October 2022
Green NIO installs first battery swap station in Germany

NIO installs first battery swap station in Germany

NIO ET7's market launch is coming soon.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2022
Industry RAC data shows public rapid charging prices rose 42 percent in four months

RAC data shows public rapid charging prices rose 42 percent in four months

But for those who can charge at home, or have subscriptions to charging networks, EVs remain cheaper to fuel than petrol-powered cars.
By James Fossdyke 27 September 2022
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