There’s been plenty of hot electric vehicle, EV charging, and battery news in the past week. Scroll down below for a long list of stories, from new electric cars to EVs winning car awards to wireless EV charging to sustainable lithium mining, there’s much to chew on.
Electric Car News
California passes 1-million mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs
ŠKODA ENYAQ iV family’s range and comfort enhanced thanks to new software
Next challenge for the Audi RS Q e-tron in Abu Dhabi
Tesla Model X Plaid proves itself as the world’s quickest and most powerful SUV (video)
Aerial view of the 6-seat configuration of the Tesla Model X luxury SUV. Image courtesy of Tesla.
DHL reduces emissions by deploying solar panels on vehicle fleet
DHL global forwarding launches GoGreen Plus Service to reduce emissions in air freight
AB Volvo publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2021
Smoovit launches smart deliveries to Gothenburg City
Renault Scenic name to return on new electric SUV
New 2022 MG4 teased as electric hatchback
EV Charging News
Tesla Model 3 with WiTricity wireless charging.
WiTricity unveils plans for aftermarket wireless EV charging solution
Toyota to provide bZ4X customers with DC fast charger access through EVgo
Wireless v. wired charging for EVs: why the efficiency is comparable
EV Battery News
Softbank-backed Ola Electric plans 50 GWh India battery plant in EV push
Second-life battery solutions — TIER and vertical values partner up to extend battery lifespan
BMW Group joins sustainable lithium mining project in Chile
QuantumScape expands to Asia-Pacific region with new R&D center in Japan
Research, Policy, & Politics
EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275,000 penalty
Nexeon licenses silicon material technology to accelerate adoption
Other
Chinese EV demand drives new factory for Japan wire maker
Taiwan’s UMC to build $5 billion chip plant in Singapore
Could tech startups become community-owned co-ops?
How nanoplastics enter the human body
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