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Volt Carbon Technologies develops lithium battery functional to -80° C

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Canadian battery raw material and technology developer Volt Carbon Technologies has designed a high-entropy electrolyte to improve battery performance at low temperatures, which has demonstrated functionality at temperatures as low as -80° C in testing. Solid UltraBattery, a Volt subsidiary, in collaboration with Volt Board Member, Dr. Aiping Yu, Professor and Director of the Carbon… Read more…

ProLogium and FEV Group showcase silicon composite anode for EVs

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Lithium ceramic battery (LCB) developer ProLogium Technology has introduced a new silicon composite anode battery, which Germany’s FEV Group is using to develop a next-generation battery pack. According to the companies, the new battery system can reduce vehicle weight, increase energy efficiency, and improve charging speed. The system offers energy density of 749 Wh/L, and… Read more…

Can Royal Enfield succeed where Can-Am and Kawasaki stumbled with electric motorcycles?

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Legacy motorcycle brands are taking bold steps into the electric future, but not all attempts have hit the mark. Can-Am and Kawasaki, both respected for their performance and unique legacies in the gasoline-powered world, have since entered the commuter e-motorcycle market with varying degrees of success, to put it kindly. But now with storied motorcycle brand Royal Enfield set to join the e-motorcycle market, can the much adored brand finally succeed where others have failed. Read more…

Arkup unveils its latest solar-electric modular houseboat, complete with Starlink

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Arkup, a sustainable and liveable marine vessel developer, has unveiled its latest solar-electric houseboat before it will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this month. This modular solar yacht can be configured to house up to two bedrooms and baths and can sit stationary or traverse the waters, all without any emissions. Oh, and it has Starlink internet. Read more…

GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035

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Green Car Reports
GM still plans to only sell EVs for its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 The automaker’s backed off its current EV sales targets GM expects to be the first U.S. automaker outside of Tesla to turn a profit on EVs General Motors still aims to eliminate tailpipes from its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035, CEO Mary Barra said in an interview… Read more…

Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender delayed again and now with less range

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ArenaEV
Tesla Cybertruck, the electric pickup truck that has been the subject of never-ending controversy, has hit yet another snag. The optional range extender, which was supposed to significantly increase the truck’s driving distance, has been delayed and will now offer less range than originally promised. When Tesla first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, it touted a tri-motor version with a… Read more…

Delaware, EPA announce $14.3-million electric vehicle charging initiative along I-95 

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The state of Delaware has received $14.3 million in federal grants to install medium- and heavy-duty EV charging stations along the portion of Interstate 95 that is within its borders to improve air quality and expand alternative fuel infrastructure. The creation of electric vehicle infrastructure along I-95 is part of an initiative organized by the… Read more…

Altilium to produce EV battery cells using recovered materials

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UK-based battery materials recycling company Altilium has announced a project to produce EV battery cells using cathode active materials recovered from end-of-life EV batteries and validate them for use in vehicles for UK-based luxury car manufacturer JLR.  The project is supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK under the latest round of its Advanced Route… Read more…