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Technology Report: Tesla quietly introduces new Powerwall home energy storage

Report: Tesla quietly introduces new Powerwall home energy storage

The third generation of the Powerwall is believed to be powered by LFP-batteries, although it's not officially confirmed.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2023
Technology Stellantis on a quest to halve battery weight in pursuit of lighter EVs

Stellantis on a quest to halve battery weight in pursuit of lighter EVs

The group plans to plug the weight gap between combustion cars and EVs with new battery chemistries.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2023
Industry UK's largest public EV charging hub comes online in Birmingham

UK's largest public EV charging hub comes online in Birmingham

It can charge up to 180 electric vehicles simultaneously.
By Mark Kane 10 September 2023
Industry Jaguar backs the launch of a major EV charging hub with I-PACE testing

Jaguar backs the launch of a major EV charging hub with I-PACE testing

Jaguar plays a key role in opening one of Europe's largest EV charging hubs, featuring 180 charging points and solar panel canopy.
By Brian Potter 08 September 2023
Manufacturing / Production Nissan starts selling portable power source with old Leaf EV batteries

Nissan starts selling portable power source with old Leaf EV batteries

The 14 kilogram generator has two reclaimed battery modules.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2023
Industry Tesla offers free Supercharging for all EVs in Europe today

Tesla offers free Supercharging for all EVs in Europe today

This is how Tesla celebrates the 10th anniversary of the first Supercharger stations opened in Europe.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2023
Industry Mercedes-Benz unveils global high-power charging hubs

Mercedes-Benz unveils global high-power charging hubs

Mercedes-Benz sets a new standard in electric vehicle charging with its first high-power Charging Hubs launching this fall.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2023
Corporate / Financial Tesla Supercharger network to become a multi-billion dollar business - analyst

Tesla Supercharger network to become a multi-billion dollar business - analyst

A Wall Street analyst estimated the Supercharger network to be worth three to six percent of Tesla’s revenues.
By Brian Potter 28 August 2023
Industry Tesla opened its first V4 Supercharger in the UK

Tesla opened its first V4 Supercharger in the UK

The dispensers already accept card payments, without a necessity of the Tesla app.
By Brian Potter 28 August 2023
Patents Ford patents adapter that would enable EV charging daisy chain

Ford patents adapter that would enable EV charging daisy chain

It’s similar to Rivian’s patent for pass-through charging, but doesn't require any vehicle modifications.
By Brian Potter 24 August 2023
Industry Jaguar Land Rover reuses car batteries for renewable energy

Jaguar Land Rover reuses car batteries for renewable energy

Used batteries from the Jaguar I-PACE can power 750 homes.
By Brian Potter 24 August 2023
Industry Tesla V4 Superchargers coming to new countries: UK and Norway

Tesla V4 Superchargers coming to new countries: UK and Norway

The photos reveal the inside of the V4 dispensers.
By Brian Potter 21 August 2023
Patents Ford patents in-road wireless charging tech for EVs

Ford patents in-road wireless charging tech for EVs

The document proposes embedding coils in the road surface, which send power wirelessly to EVs while driving.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2023
Industry Tesla Gigafactory Berlin drone video shows V4 Superchargers with solar roof

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin drone video shows V4 Superchargers with solar roof

The brand’s European manufacturing facility is also undergoing a lot of construction work.
By Brian Potter 17 August 2023
Corporate / Financial Jaguar I-Pace battery class action lawsuit: LG Chem batteries again?

Jaguar I-Pace battery class action lawsuit: LG Chem batteries again?

Jaguar Land Rover North America is facing a class action lawsuit regarding its electric I-Pace due to faulty battery packs.
By Brian Potter 12 August 2023
Corporate / Financial Tesla acquires a wireless charging startup

Tesla acquires a wireless charging startup

Tesla has officially acquired Germany-based wireless charging firm Wiferion.
By Brian Potter 07 August 2023
Industry More V4 Tesla Superchargers opened in Europe: In France and Austria

More V4 Tesla Superchargers opened in Europe: In France and Austria

Some appear to be equipped with a contactless bank card reader and a display.
By Brian Potter 02 August 2023
Green First Porsche charging lounge opens in Germany

First Porsche charging lounge opens in Germany

Located in Bingen am Rhein, the pilot station offers six 300-kW DC fast-charging points and four 22-kW AC charging points.
By Dan Mihalascu 29 July 2023
Industry Seven Carmakers To Launch New EV Charging Network In North America

Seven Carmakers To Launch New EV Charging Network In North America

The charging stations will be accessible to all BEVs from any automaker, as they will offer both CCS and NACS connectors.
By Brian Potter 27 July 2023
Government EU passes law requiring EV fast chargers every 37 miles on major highways

EU passes law requiring EV fast chargers every 37 miles on major highways

From 2025, EV fast chargers installed on the trans-European transport network will need to allow payment without subscriptions.
By Brian Potter 27 July 2023
Technology New solid-state battery from ProLogium could redefine the EV world

New solid-state battery from ProLogium could redefine the EV world

The Taiwan-based battery specialist is making some hefty claims about its newest innovation.
By Brian Potter 26 July 2023
Range / Efficiency Estimated Tesla Cybertruck battery capacity: 120 kWh in base version

Estimated Tesla Cybertruck battery capacity: 120 kWh in base version

The Long Range version potentially might have a battery that's two times bigger than the Tesla Model Y at 160 kWh.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2023
Manufacturing / Production JLR parent company to build 40-GWh battery cell gigafactory in UK

JLR parent company to build 40-GWh battery cell gigafactory in UK

Tata Group's first battery gigafactory outside of India will cost over £4 billion and will create up to 4,000 jobs in the UK.
By Brian Potter 20 July 2023
Industry New UK law to enforce 99% reliability rate for public EV chargers

New UK law to enforce 99% reliability rate for public EV chargers

The chargers will also be required to provide real-time data on their status and accept contactless payments.
By Brian Potter 19 July 2023
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