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Last week, BYD hosted its Tech Day, aimed at giving consumers an opportunity to get a close-up of all available models in Australia, along with the chance to drive them. Without knowing too much what to expect, The Driven attended on the morning of the third and final day of the 3-day event, located…
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Bentley Motors has unveiled its EXP 15 concept vehicle, a five-meter design study that demonstrates several advanced technologies intended for future EVs. The concept, displayed at the company’s new design studio, incorporates both traditional manufacturing techniques and emerging digital technologies. The exterior features a radar-transparent paint system called Pallas Gold, which uses ultra-thin aluminum…
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QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited and Vector have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and deliver what the companies refer to as a ‘Foundational Vehicle Software Platform’. This new product represents a next-generation solution designed to help accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), while reducing the complexity of automotive…
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EV sales in 2025 have reached a new high in Australia, driven by surging interest in models offered by Chinese makers BYD and Geely, and a rebound in the Tesla Model 3. According to data supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), a record 13,169 battery…
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Michael Hoffmann, Head of Portfolio Management BMW for Electrified Powertrains, explains why hybrid transmissions could be Net Zero’s secret weapon If you glanced at September’s ACEA registrations across Europe, you couldn’t have failed to notice that hybrid vehicles surpassed traditional ICE vehicles in EU new-car registrations for the first time. Whether driven by lingering…
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A consortium of 11 automotive OEMs and suppliers (including BMW, Continental, Eclipse Foundation, ETAS, HELLA, Mercedes-Benz, Qorix, Bosch, Valeo and Vector Informatik), with the support of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), have agreed on pre-competitive cooperation in open-source software development. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this agreement was signed…
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Last December, Chinese EV startup giant, Nio, revealed its third brand, called the Firefly – to rival Mini, Smart, Renault and other electric hatchbacks – at the company’s annual Nio Day in Guangzhou, China. This brand was going to accelerate the company’s expansion into the European and international markets. Now, the brand’s first electric…
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Renault has announced updates to its SUV lineup for the 2026 model year, introducing a more powerful full hybrid powertrain for the Captur and Symbioz models, along with enhanced standard equipment and a new mild hybrid engine option. The centerpiece of the updates is the E-Tech 160 full hybrid powertrain, which replaces the previous…
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Applied Intuition, a company developing vehicle intelligence technologies, has announced a new partnership with OpenAI to advance next-generation, AI-powered, experiences in vehicles worldwide. Through their collaboration, the companies are looking to transform and elevate the driving experience for consumers globally by scaling the role intelligence plays in every machine. Applied Intuition and OpenAI cited…
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The Australian electric vehicle market has rebounded from its lows of the past few months, topping the 10,000 aggregate sales in a single month in May for the first time in nearly a year, and lifting its market share to 9.5 per cent – still short of the record. Here are a few graphs…
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Battery development software company About:Energy has announced growth across its operations, expanding its commercial battery database and increasing staff numbers as demand for simulation-based battery development grows. The company’s Voltt database now includes over 30 battery cells from manufacturers including LG, Samsung, Molicel, Amprius and Inobat, covering various formats and chemistries. The expanded library…
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The Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils have awarded a 20-year contract to EasyGo to develop EV charging infrastructure for the north of Scotland. The councils together highlighted that the contract is estimated to be worth £300 million ($406.5 million / €355.5 million), with the Highland Council acting as the lead authority. This…
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Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) appointed Don Romano as President and CEO in March 2025, with the primary goal being to arrest the brand’s sales decline and turn things around during his next 2-3 years in the role. From highs of more than 100,000 vehicles sold in 2014 through 2016, Hyundai sales have slowly…
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The battery enclosure is a central component of a battery-electric vehicle. Welding its various parts presents specific challenges for the welding technology used. Scansonic now offers the ALO4 series of laser welding optics, providing suitable solutions for each of these tasks. Combined with available laser beam sources and a wire feeder, a comprehensive system…
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Tesla’s Cybertruck’s Powershare vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature has been taken up in a big way by owners in the US, with the company and drivers of the electric ute showing what can be done using the 11.5 kW power available from the truck’s 123 kWh battery pack. In a new video on Tesla’s Cybertruck X…
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Mazda has announced the all-new Mazda6e, an electric five-door hatchback that transfers the company’s Jinba Ittai (“horse and rider as one”) driving philosophy to EVs. The model, set to arrive in UK showrooms in 2026, offers rear-wheel drive performance with two electric powertrain options. Engineers from Japan and Germany have refined the vehicle specifically…
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Toyota has revealed the Toyota C-HR+, an all-new battery electric model that is positioning as a bold, stylish and capable competitor in Europe’s C-SUV BEV market. The new vehicle has been developed from the Compact SUV concept the automaker presented in 2022 while also carrying forward essential qualities from the Toyota C-HR. Scheduled for…
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Electric vehicles are expected to grow in number and fall in price following the federal election as manufacturers and motorists gain confidence that regulations on low-emission transport will not change. Automotive experts issued the predictions on Wednesday following an election campaign in which the coalition announced plans to remove tax breaks for electric cars…
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YASA’s Engineering Director Chris Woolley talks us through his career path to date, and shares his vision of an EV future What is your career path to now?My journey has been an exciting one, moving through several leadership engineering roles across the global automotive industry. Currently, I’m the Engineering Director at YASA, where I’ve…
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ECARX, a global provider of automotive technologies, has announced a new phase of its collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. Building on their longer-term partnership, the companies will seek to leverage ECARX’s extensive experience in full-stack hardware and software development, in addition to multiple generations of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Platform, to jointly build an adaptable, innovative…
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Station Condemned by Weights and Measures Over Alleged Violation CONDEMNED – This device may not be used for commercial service until all violations have been corrected. The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Weights and Measures Section slapped a stop-use order on a ChargePoint Level 2 EVSE in Columbia, MD on Wednesday, April 16, 2025….
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The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election. Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the change, which would raise transport costs for some while fuel tax cuts lowered costs…
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Cambridge-based Nyobolt has raised $30 million in new funding, bringing its total investment to $100 million. The round was led by IQ Capital and Latitude, with participation from strategic partners including Scania Invest and Takasago Industry. The company specializes in high-power ultrafast charging technologies, with applications across EV, heavy-duty transport, and power-intensive sectors like…
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The BMW Group has announced HypersonX, a new EV soundscape concept it will offer in its forthcoming vehicles built on the Neue Klasse platform. Developed by the BMW Group Sound Design Studio, it comprises 43 sound signals and special driving sounds for Personal Mode and Sport Mode. This multi-dimensional spectrum dynamically adapts the sounds…
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Geely’s first branded EV in Australia, the EX5 SUV, which also happens to be one of the cheapest ground-up EV offerings in the market, has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating. Starting at $40,990 for the entry-level Complete variant, the new EX5 scored well in all areas, including adult and child occupant protection, vulnerable…
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Advances in technology and a drop in green metal prices has seen predictions of EV battery prices falling by almost 50% by 2026. We look at what’s driving this and what it means for OEMs and the wider adoption EVs globally. The EV battery is an important element in the overall cost and performance…
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EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has partnered with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors, to integrate GM’s EVs and home energy storage solutions into EnergyHub’s network of utility and market programs across the U.S. This collaboration will allow eligible owners of EVs under GM’s Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac brands, or…
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Elon Musk’s controversial political views and actions have sparked an exodus from X (formerly Twitter), his social media platform, and mass protests against his car company, Tesla. Dealerships in the US and beyond have experienced peaceful protests and occasional vandalism, while sales are down almost everywhere and the company has lost almost half its…
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The iconic British brand enters a new era drives as its Electric Woke becomes the first low-volume EV to earn CARB approval, increasing its global availability. Moke International, the owner of the iconic 1964 European ‘Moke’ trademark, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world’s first low-volume EV manufacturer to receive approval from…
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Changan Automobile has announced plans to launch its three EV brands, Chang-an, Deepal and Avatr, in Europe at an event in Germany. For the OEM, this expansion marks the latest step in its ‘Vast Ocean Plan’ through which it is aiming to reaffirm its commitments to technological innovation and sustainability. This launch builds upon…
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Australia is often seen as a laggard in the uptake of electric vehicles, but as Fully Charged’s Rob Llewellyn noted in a recent episode of The Driven podcast, it is striking the number and variety of Chinese EV brands that are found in the market – more, he says, than in Europe. Chinese EV…
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UK Power Networks has published a new ‘insiders’ guide’ to streamline the process of designing and installing EV chargepoint hubs, addressing the complexities involved in connecting these facilities to the electricity grid.The guide focuses specifically on land consents required before applying for grid connection, a crucial step that can significantly impact project timelines. With…
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Rivian has introduced a series of new features through an OTA update aimed at enhancing the driving experience, extending the scope of its vehicle’s performance and ADAS capabilities, and providing owners with more flexibility and customization across the ownership experience. At the height of this offering is the rollout of Rivian’s Enhanced Highway Assist…
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Bel Air, MD – Tobin Crossing A Tesla Supercharger opened February 21 at the Royal Farms Store located at 2692 Tobin Xing in Bel Air, Maryland. This Supercharger site has 12 “V4” charging stalls with V3 charging cabinets that are capable of delivering up to 325 kW. The Supercharger is on the north west…
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Tesla has debuted its new 2025 Tesla Model Y in Australia at the Everything Electric Show in Sydney, providing thousands of EV enthusiasts and buyers a sneak peek of the latest version of what has been Australia’s best-selling EV. Meanwhile, in China, new reports highlight over 200,000 Model Y orders have been received in…
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EV owner satisfaction has rebounded in 2025 after a decline last year, according to J.D. Power’s latest US Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study. The findings reveal that both premium and mass market battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners are reporting improved experiences despite uncertainty in the EV landscape. BEVs reached a market share of 9.1%…
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Kia has announced a new strategic partnership with Samsung Electronics to introduce next-generation IoT solutions for its solutions developed under its Platform Beyond Vehicles strategy. The Platform Beyond Vehicles strategy will more broadly see Kia expand the role of its purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) beyond transportation into customized business solutions that can be integrated into…
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Education, Energy and the Environment Committee – February 18, 2025 The following is a transcript of my testimony to the Maryland Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee on SB 913, “Department of Agriculture – Public Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment – Registration, Regulation, and Oversight.” This legislation would require the Secretary of Agriculture to…
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Oliver Hill, from Race to 2030, on the new roadmap for turning electric cars into mobile batteries, and who is doing what on V2G. The post The Driven Podcast: Where are we at with V2G? appeared first on The Driven. Source link
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Battery pack developer Ionetic has announced plans for a £5 million production facility in Brackley, UK, scheduled to open in late 2024. The Arc Fab Pilot facility, which will serve as the company’s global headquarters, is expected to be fully operational by Q3 2025. The 5000-square-foot plant aims to reduce development time and costs…
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BMW has revealed an all-new supercomputer featured in its forthcoming Neue Klasse range that will help process information from key vehicle components up to ten times faster than previous systems, enhancing their performance and responsiveness. The new system, referred to by the OEM as the ‘Heart of Joy’ was demonstrated in the BMW Vision…
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The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has once again carried out its annual consultation on electricity pricing for regional Queensland, without any effort to improve the situation for country people with EVs. As a result, the time-of-use tariffs available to regional Queensland EV drivers are around 300 per cent higher than those faced by their…
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Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer has announced plans to launch an entry-level EV priced at approximately €20,000, with production scheduled to begin in 2027. The announcement came during a works meeting at the company’s Wolfsburg headquarters, where employees were given an early look at the vehicle’s design. “With the results of the negotiations in…
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IONNA, the joint venture founded by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota has announced its full-scale, national release. To mark the launch, representatives from each automaker met at the JV’s first charging station (referred to as a Rechargery) in Apex, NC and its new HQ and Customer Experience Lab in Durham,…
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Delmarva Power and Light owns and operates this 50 kW EV charging station at Wye Mills Park and Ride, Lot B in Wye Mills, MD. Located at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 404, this DC Fast Charger is on the way to the Maryland and Delaware beaches. Charger Construction Cost $178,072 total…
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Mitsubishi says its Australian plug in hybrid customers will be able to use their batteries to power their homes, and support the grid, after agreeing to collaborate with South Australian EV charging specialists V2Grid Australia. The announcement is one of the first, if not the first, by a major car-maker following the announcement last…
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Audi has revealed a new electric off-road concept vehicle based on its Q6 e-tron platform, featuring innovative portal axle technology that significantly enhances its climbing capabilities. The concept vehicle, which builds upon the company’s first Premium Platform Electric (PPE) production model, employs dual electric motors generating a combined output of 380 kW. Its most…
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ZM Trucks, the zero-emissions commercial truck brand of ZO Motors, has established its first North American manufacturing plant in Fontana, California. The OEM expects to begin production at this new facility in the first half of 2025. Alongside the new plant, the announcement marks the relocation of the company’s regional headquarters to the Fontana…
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Baltimore Gas and Electric owns and operates this EV charging station at the Whitmore Garage in Annapolis, MD. Located on a lower floor of the pay parking garage. Charger Construction Cost $151,474 Total site construction cost per the Maryland PSC PC44 EV Pilot Program Category Amount Labor $90,702 Material $48,872 Network Fees $11,900 Utility…
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Even though new car sales in Norway barely topped the numbers seen in 2023, electric vehicles (EVs) nevertheless continued to dominate, accounting for 89 per cent of all new passenger car sales throughout 2024. New figures published earlier this month by the Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken (OFV), Norway’s Road Traffic Information Council, revealed that sales…
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In the rapidly evolving world of EVs, the need for efficient and flexible charging solutions is paramount. Eaton, a leader in intelligent power management, has collaborated with Munich Electrification (ME) to introduce a groundbreaking innovation: the Battery Configuration Switch (BCS). This advanced solution is designed to divide a vehicle’s battery pack into two virtual…
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PlugInSites is monitoring electric vehicle legislation in Maryland and select EV-related bills in a few other states. Maryland General Assembly in Session Beginning January 8, 2025 The 2025 Legislative Session in Maryland begins on January 8th and will adjourn on April 7th. Maryland General Assembly 2025 Operations Consult the MGA website for details on…
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Nissan Leaf, the longest-available EV model in Australia, and often described as the world’s first “mass-market” electric car – has had its retail price slashed to new lows. On Nissan Australia’s website, new and demo Leaf electric hatchbacks are priced from $34,990 driveway, down from the recommended retail price of $50,990 for the Leaf…
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Stephen Cooke, Asphalt Group MD, pushes back on reports that EVs are to blame for the state of the UK’s roads This is 2024, and Britain’s roads are in scandalous and dangerous decay. Things are so bad that I find myself now swerving on motorways to avoid gouges, cracks, holes and channels worn into…
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Zeekr has announced plans to launch its third vehicle in Europe following the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X compact urban SUV – the Zeekr 7X, a premium electric five-seater SUV designed for families. The EV is available to order now in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, with Zeekr expecting to make…
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) owns and operates this EV charging station at the Charlotte Hall Library in St. Mary’s County, MD. It has a single DC fast charger rated at 50 kW. See all the pertinent details below. Charger Construction Cost $106,688.75 Total site construction cost per the Maryland PSC PC44 EV Pilot…
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The BYD Sealion 7 has been approved for the Australian market with two variants: a 230 kW RWD model and a 390 kW AWD model. At 4.83 meters long and over 2.2 tonnes, it features BYD Blade batteries, a 15.4-inch infotainment screen, and a modern interior. Tom discusses what we know so far. Read…
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Renault Group is using a unique approach to unveil its upcoming hot hatch, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The company’s documentary series Anatomy of a Comeback premiered on Prime Video last week, showing an insider’s view into how the French marque – which was on the verge of collapse in the early 2020s –…
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The peak price to charge at the Laurel, MD Supercharger is $0.51/kWh as of December 7, 2024 Tesla revised its Supercharger prices during the first week of December 2024. This update brings a mix of price increases and decreases across the state, with some stations experiencing no changes. In this post, I’ll detail the…
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Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading smartphone companies, is now also one of the newest EV makers and is potentially heading towards international markets after delivering over 100,000 EVs in a matter of months. According to new reports from a media outlet, 36kr, which was shared by one post, Xiaomi has put international market expansion…
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There are some interesting new cell technologies that have come to market in the last few years, and a few more on their way, that are worth reviewing. Despite their vanishingly small market share right now, they often attract more attention. Could they be the next big thing, or will they just be a…
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Tesla has announced its 2024 Holiday Update, the latest iteration of its annual OTA Holiday Update rolled out across its vehicle line-up at no extra cost. Historically, these updates have brought new and notable features to Tesla owners at no extra cost. In 2023, for example, it launched Custom Lock Sounds, which allowed users…
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Pepco manages an EV charging station at Acredale Community Park in College Park, Maryland, with four Level 2 chargers. As of October 10, 2024, all four have been offline for nearly six months. EV drivers have been unable to use this site—which opened two years ago—due to what Pepco describes in their semi-annual report…
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Australian households with electric vehicles will have much lower energy costs than those households that own and drive internal combustion engine vehicles, according to a major new report by one of Australia’s main energy regulatory bodies. The Australian Energy Market Commission, which manages the rules of the main grid and is very much focused…
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British climate technology firm Levidian has launched its second-generation LOOP technology, which will unlock industrial levels of production of high-quality graphene for the first time. Levidian’s LOOP system provides heavy emitters and hard-to-abate industries such as landfill and aluminium producers with a route to both decarbonise their processes and open up new revenue…
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Renault has revealed that its upcoming, all-electric, Renault 5 E-Tech model will be priced from £22,995. Orders books for the EV, a modern reimagining of the original Renault 5, will open in January 2025. At launch, the new Renault 5 will be available in three trim levels – evolution, techno, and iconic five, and…
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Potomac Edison owns and operates a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station in the town of Clear Spring, Maryland. The charging station is located in a public parking lot on N. Hawbaker Cir., one block north of National Pike/Cumberland Street. It’s about a 0.4 mile walk to the library and about 0.3 mile from…
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Australian energy giant AGL Energy is offering free charging for EV owners – at least for a few months – as it rolls out the first of 149 pole-mounted EV chargers that to help service those without off-road parking at home. The offer is being made for 39 new pole-mounted kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers…
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Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has announced the development of new 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs designed for use in automotive applications, particularly traction inverters. The new X5M007E120 MOSFET utilizes a manufacturing process that reduces on-resistance (RDS(ON)) per unit area by up to 30% compared to existing methods. Instead of a striped-pattern construction, the new…
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Rivian and the Volkswagen Group have formally announced their new $5.8 billion (£4.5 billion / €5.4 billion) joint venture, known as Rivian and VW Group Technologies. While using both of their names, the automakers confirmed that their JV will operate as an independent company. Through it, the OEMs are aiming to develop next-generation electrical…
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The people of Prince George’s County, Maryland may benefit from more electric vehicle charging infrastructure being installed in new residential and commercial construction, thanks to the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Multifamily and Commercial Developments Act (CB-105-2024). The bill, which recently passed its first phase through the County Council, would require new and significantly…
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Recently I attended the All Energy Australia conference and exhibition in Melbourne, a fantastic event covering all aspects of the energy industry with a focus on solar, batteries, inverters and EV charging. It was also a chance to spend time with several of The Driven and Renew Economy team members in person. Rather than…
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SOLiTHOR, a solid-state battery developer, has achieved significant milestones in battery technology that could accelerate electric transformation for aviation and maritime sectors. In breakthrough testing, SOLiTHOR’s lithium metal solid-state battery (SSB) prototypes demonstrated remarkable performance, completing 1,000 full charge-discharge cycles with a coulombic efficiency exceeding 99.2 percent. The tests, conducted at moderate temperature and…
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Suzuki has announced that it will supply Toyota with a new all-electric SUV as part of a strengthened partnership between the two OEMs. Developed by Suzuki, itself, the new model is expected to be produced at the automaker’s Gujarat plant in India from spring 2025. This new collaboration builds on the long-standing partnership between…
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Virtual Charger Audit In 2019, the Maryland Public Service Commission approved a pilot program allowing five utility companies to own and operate public charging stations. By regulation, these utilities must maintain a 97% uptime for their charging stations. This means each charging port must be operational and supply electricity at least 97% of the…
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Last week, reports suggested that trial production of the upcoming refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y had begun in Shanghai. Just days later, the first batch of the new model have been spotted, revealing key new details. The first of two sightings was of multiple Model Y on the back of a transporter truck in…
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Mercedes-Benz has launched Europe’s first integrated battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim, Germany, marking a significant step toward creating a circular economy for EV components. The plant employs a mechanical-hydrometallurgical process that achieves a recovery rate of more than 96 percent for valuable materials including lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The facility, representing an investment of…
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ChargePoint, a provider of EV charging solutions, has launched the CPF50 – a new, low-cost charging solution designed to enable more fleets to go electric. Priced at $699 (€643 / £535), the Level 2 charger aims to lower the barrier to entry for fleet electrification, while facilitating access to ChargePoint’s fleet and telematics software…
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The Tesla Supercharger in Hanover, Maryland is located on the third level of the parking garage at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve. It features eight charging stalls, each capable of delivering up to 72 kW of power. Details of this Featured PlugInSite: Construction Cost Unknown No public record of construction cost since this did…
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In news that slipped under the wire somewhat, British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model. Vauxhall unveiled its new Frontera compact SUV in May, to be available in both an electric option with…
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NIO, a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, has selected Monolith, an AI software provider, to collaborate on AI-driven anomaly detection for EV batteries. The partnership aims to leverage NIO’s battery swap technology to gain insights into real-world battery usage. Monolith’s Anomaly Detector AI software will be used to monitor battery…
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Ionna, a charging joint venture founded by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, has broken ground on the first in a series of IONNA ‘Rechargery’ charging sites. Located in Apex, North Carolina, close to its headquarters and customer experience lab, the Rechargery will be built on a former district gas station…
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Potomac Edison (PE) operates a network of 20 DC fast chargers and 77 Level 2 ports spread across 43 locations in its service area. As a regulated utility, PE is required to maintain 97% uptime for its charging stations. October 3, 2024 Charger Audit Results This virtual charger audit of PE’s EV Driven network…
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BYD has released its September 2024 sales figures, showcasing its best month of sales in the company’s history – 419,426 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including a mixture of BEVs and PHEVs. During August the company sold 373,083 NEVs which makes September’s sales 12.4% above the previous month. A breakdown of the sales was shared…
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Former footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott MBE is set to lead BMW’s new Living with Electric campaign, featuring the BMW iX2. The initiative aims to promote electric mobility and address common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs). A recent YouGov report highlighted a knowledge gap regarding EVs, particularly among women. Only one-fifth of women consider…
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UL Solutions has revealed that its first certification in Europe is of a fast EV charger made by Alpitronic, a European manufacturer of DC chargers. The Alpitronic HYC400 represents the first 400-kW system to achieve UL certification from UL Solutions in Europe to UL 2202, the Standard for DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles,…
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The Promise of 97% Uptime Since the Maryland Public Service Commission approved a limited EV pilot program in January 2019, BGE has built 123 public EV charging sites. The expectation, much like with their utility services, was that BGE’s electric vehicle charging stations would uphold high standards of reliability. BGE has touted a 98…
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Car manufacturers in Europe have a clear pathway to comply with European Union clean car rules in 2025, which should see battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reach a market share of between 20 and 24 per cent next year. According to a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport…
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This year’s Cenex Expo, the net zero and connected automobility exhibition, took place in September at the UK’s Millbrook Proving Grounds. Highlights shown in this video include the Lotus Evija X Supercar, Ford’s new hydrogen fuel cell pilot, battery technology enabling a six-minute charge and a successful contestant from the BBC’s Dragon’s Den. Source…
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General Motors and the Hyundai Motor Company have signed a new, non-binding, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the potential for collaborations across new vehicle development, new energy technologies, supply chain sourcing, and more. Together, through these collaborations, the OEMs intend to reduce costs while bringing a wider range of vehicles and technologies to…
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dnotionSince 2017, the One Merriweather Parking Garage near Merriweather Post Pavilion has offered Level 2 charging for electric vehicles. Originally free, these ChargePoint stations have become increasingly popular, with all 12 spots often occupied during office hours. However, recent changes mean drivers will need to consider the cost when plugging in. New Pricing Structure…
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dnotionWhen Sydneysiders Bernard Lagan and Jane Nicholls decided to buy their first EV, the plan wasn’t to pick it up in Tasmania. But a Launceston dealership offered a decent trade-in on their six-year-old petrol Renault Megane GT Line and a great EOFY deal on a new Renault Megane E-Tech, thousands below mainland prices. Now…
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dnotionMinister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD has officially opened SSE’s first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ireland. The facility, located at Lough Sheever Corporate Park in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, features 10 charging bays capable of delivering up to 150 kilowatts (kW) per bay. The Mullingar hub is part of…
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dnotionsmart has unveiled its latest EV, called the smart #5, at a world premiere event in Byron Bay, Australia. It is the OEM’s first premium mid-size SUV, representing its entry in the segment, and will provide advanced electric drive, ADAS, and cockpit technologies. smart confirmed that it’s all-new EV will be launched and delivered…
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dnotionI recently sent an email to SMECO, a utility that owns and operates public EV charging stations regulated by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). In this communication, I address an issue with erroneous transaction fees billed to drivers at SMECO’s EV charging stations and emphasize the importance of transparency for all affected customers….
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dnotionOn 28 July Premier Roger Cook reminded us ‘how lucky we are to live in Western Australia….’ adding that ‘our EV network was just recognised in Time Magazine’s Top 100 World’s Greatest Places 2024.’ And it provided a map to “prove” it. Source: https://www.synergy.net.au/Our-energy/Projects/WA-EV-Network Indeed if this picture was current reality, with 14 DC…
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dnotionThursday 26th September 2024, 5pm GMT | 6pm CET | 12pm EST | 9am PST Join Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International and Arena for their first webinar here. About […] The post WEBINAR: The EV Outlook – how current trends, obstacles and evolving regulations affect EV manufacturers and consumers appeared first on Electric…
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dnotionThe BMW Group has announced new updates to both its My BMW and MINI smartphone apps, available for iOS and Android devices. Within these updates, a key addition for the BMW app is a new Electric Vehicle Analysis tool designed to drive EV uptake, while both apps benefit from enhanced vehicle-to-app interaction and charging…
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dnotionTestifying for Maryland House Bill 1028 establishing the EVSE Workgroup. New EVSE Workgroup Established by Maryland Legislature to Study Reliability Issues The Maryland legislature recently passed, and Governor Wes Moore signed into law, SB951/HB1028, establishing the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Workgroup. This Workgroup has been tasked with developing a framework for reliability and…
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dnotionTesla’s Cybertruck has made plenty of headlines since the first customer deliveries began in November, 2023. To date, all official customer deliveries have been for US customers, but that’s now changed. The leading electric car maker has commenced inviting customers in Canada and Mexico to start configuring their Cybertrucks. It was first shared by…
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