PowerCo Tests QuantumScape’s New Solid State Battery For Volkswagen, And Likes What It Sees
It’s been a long nine years, but QuantumScape’s new solid state battery for EVs just passed a major milestone on the way to commercialization.
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New Flow Battery Electric Car To Be Made In The USA
The race to develop a flow battery electric car is heating up in the US, thanks in part to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Fear Mongering About Range Anxiety Has To Stop — CT Governor Calls Out EV Opponents
In mid-December, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont was fed up with unrestrained political opponents who were fear mongering about electric vehicles (EVs) and their infrastructure. Lamont administration’s goals include making cars and trucks up to 90% cleaner, requiring vehicle manufacturers to deliver more zero emission vehicles to Connecticut drivers, and to … [continued]
Ballard Averaging $55 Million Annual Losses While Pushing Hydrogen Rock Uphill With Grants
There are three long running supporting cast members in stagings of the sad farce that is trials of hydrogen for fleets, FuelCell Energy, Plug Power and Ballard Power Systems. All of their market capitalizations peaked roughly 99% above their current stock valuations in 2000. They’ve all participated in innumerable hydrogen … [continued]
Trump’s Recent Tirade Lands Again On EV Supporters: “Rot In Hell”
The classy guy that he is, Trump used the holiday season to repeat his antagonism toward EV supporters. This time, the former US president used the unlikely occasion of Christmas — a time of giving, joy, and twinkling lights — to attack adherents of “Electric Car Lunacy.” His Christmas wish … [continued]
Elegant Solid State EV Battery To Be Unveiled At CES 2024 By Schaeffler…Who?
The automotive supplier Schaeffler teams up with Honda and The Ohio State University to push a new solid state EV battery out of the lab.
More Range from Nickel-Rich Electric Vehicle Batteries
A new nickel-rich, single-crystal battery technology is on track for rapid deployment A seemingly simple shift in lithium-ion battery manufacturing could pay big dividends, improving electric vehicles’ (EV) ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles, according to new research led by the Department of … [continued]
The Battery Domino Effect — Charts
The third report of the X-Change series was produced by RMI in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund and is a contribution to Systems Change Lab. These reports analyze the exponential growth of renewable energy technologies, demonstrating why and how major areas of the global energy system are achieving faster change than many … [continued]
ICCT’s Hydrogen For Aviation Perspective Is Deeply Wrong As Well
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is a US-headquartered think tank with offices globally. It’s been around since 2001. It was founded with noble ideals and funding from progressive and climate-focused foundations including the Hewlett and Packard family foundations and the Energy Foundation. Its mission and vision is to … [continued]
Top 5 Technology Trends In Fleet Electrification For 2024
Even though the holiday season is in full swing, many of us can’t keep our thoughts from drifting to investing in 2024. After all, technology trends allow us to keep pace with changing times and to be on the forefront of what’s new and innovative. We’re looking for opportunities that … [continued]
