What Changed In The EV Industry In 2018?
The electric vehicle (EV) industry was booming in 2018. It was the most booming year of a booming decade for EVs. Below is a long, long rundown of notables changes in the industry in 2018.
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23 Big EV Battery Stories — #NewsBonanza
There’s so much cleantech news to cover that we generally have hundreds of stories on our “story sheet” that we’re never able to cover. In the coming days, we’ll be rolling out a couple of strategies to help deal with our backlog. Yep, this #NewsParty format is one of those.
Mercedes Budgets $23 Billion For Battery Cells Over Next Decade
Mercedes says it has committed to purchasing battery cells worth $23 billion between now and 2030. All those cells will be used to build battery packs at factories in Kamenz, Untertuerkheim, and Sindelfingen in Germany, as well as Beijing, Bangkok, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama according to Reuters.
Audi Hit With 10% Price Increase On LG Batteries Due To High Demand
German newspaper Bild am Sonntag has reported that Audi has hit a snag in its battery supply chain. LG Chem is looking to increase the price of its batteries 10% due to high demand for its automotive batteries.
Fronius Symo Hybrid Works With LG Chem RESU Energy Storage System
The Fronius Symo Hybrid is a single product which has multiple functions. It acts like a battery inverter, hybrid inverter, controller with system monitoring, and a battery charging system. The Symo Hybrid is now compatible with the LG Chem RESU storage system, and of course it works with the Fronius Solar Battery. Thomas Mühlberger, Product Management Solar Energy at Fronius International GmbH, answered some questions about it for CleanTechnica.
How Serious Is Volkswagen About Electric Revolution?
Volkswagen is a fascinating case when it comes to the electric transport transition. With some interesting news coming in this week, we are revisiting some of the key facts and forecasts we have from the company.
LG Chem’s 2020 Battery Production Target Raised 29% To 90 GWh
A handful of EV battery companies dominate global EV battery production. One of those companies is LG Chem, which supplies batteries to nearly every automaker under the sun.
Production Hell For Hyundai Kona Electric?
Production of the Hyundai Kona Electric fell nearly 20% in July. Is Hyundai experiencing some production hell of its own?
Los Angeles Lakers Tap Into The Sun With LG Solar Installation On Training Facility
The Los Angeles Lakers are tapping into the sun with a new LG Solar installation by Vaha Energy on their new headquarters at the UCLA Health Training Center.
Electric Car Growth Produces Battery Shortages, Carmakers Can’t Match Production With Demand
The earlier than anticipated onset of successful, fairly affordable, long-range electric vehicle (EV) demand has caught both battery manufacturers and car companies by surprise — even the most bullish of car companies.
Carmakers like GM, Renault, Hyundai, Daimler, BMW, and VW have all seen demand exceed capabilities and expectations, and battery shortages are evident.
