South Africa is going through its worst ever period of electricity rationing. The record levels of load-shedding in 2022 provided the perfect opportunity for a big jump in the stationary storage industry in South Africa. In 2022, there were 3,773 hours of load-shedding. This was the most intensive year of … [continued]
The secret to long life for rechargeable batteries may lie in an embrace of difference. New modeling of how lithium-ion cells in a pack degrade show a way to tailor charging to each cell’s capacity so EV batteries can handle more charge cycles and stave off failure.
As a result of the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak earlier this year, and the facility’s subsequent closure, the California Public Utilities Commission mandated (in May) an accelerated procurement for energy storage in order to avoid potential electricity shortfall issues and rolling blackouts. Utility companies, such as Southern California Edison, … [continued]
Researchers at Stanford University are working on a new rechargeable zinc-air battery that could provide a low cost energy storage alternative to the current favorite, lithium-ion. Zinc-air batteries have great promise due to the cheapness and abundance of their basic materials along with a relatively high energy density, but until … [continued]
Nissan is pumping up its presence in the EV market through the Formula E racing series, while prepping for a new all-solid-state EV battery.
The problem with PHEVs is simple — they still run on fossil fuels. Battery-electric vehicles are the best choice for anyone hoping to reduce their carbon emissions quickly.
Longer-lasting, higher-performing batteries would help spark EV sales, and a new solid state lithium-sulfur formula could do the trick.
LPO Announces Conditional Commitment to ABS to Strengthen America’s Domestic Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing Base and Supply Ecosystem The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced a conditional commitment to American Battery Solutions (ABS) for a $165.9 million loan to help finance the expansion of an advanced battery pack assembly facility to … [continued]
From EV charging myths to EV battery myths, there are a lot of myths to go around. Electric vehicles are on the precipice of becoming mainstream, but they aren’t mainstream yet. If you remember the famous tech adoption lifecycle chart, you’re not reaching the “early majority” until above 15% market … [continued]
A new, eye-catching EV battery swapping station from the firm Spiro levels up rider services and sets the table for rapid global expansion.
