If BEV charging really an issue? One often reads statements by ICE drivers that they will not buy a BEV until it can be charged as fast as ICE cars can be filled with gasoline; they often state a 5-minutes target fill time. I do not recall ever spending only 5 minutes at a gasoline…
Does the Tesla Model 3 really have the highest energy density? Energy density can either be based on weight or volume. In the case of energy density by weight we need to know the energy of one cell (usually in watt-hours) and the weight (usually in kg). Similarly, in the case of volumetric energy density…
The new battery cell comes with improved chemistry which might result in faster charging and discharging, better longevity, and even lower cost Coming from the Tesla battery research group, this patent promises an incremental step in improving the current Li-Ion batteries that are used in most electric vehicles. The research group – led by Jeff Dahn…
Volkswagen AG unit Electrify America plans to use Tesla battery storage packs at more than 100 charging stations across the U.S. The installations are expected to be finished in 2019. Each site will have a 210-kilowatt battery system that can hold approximately 350 kilowatt-hours of charge. “With our chargers offering high power levels, it makes…
Those Tesla/Panasonic cells are simply more affordable. According to UBS analyst Colin Langan, the teardown of lithium-ion battery cells produced by Panasonic/Tesla, LG Chem, Samsung SDI and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) revealed that Panasonic/Tesla cells are some 20% more cost efficient than the next best offer (LG Chem). It’s estimated that the Panasonic 21700 (2170)…
Unsurprisingly, batteries are the culprit holding back large volume expansion by the carmaker. While plenty are ready to bash Tesla on short notice, with such a novelty product, it’s not that simple to make all things work. At once. After all, the initial product market introduction and high volume production are two completely different things….
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a sponsored post from FleetCarma, a connected car technology provider specializing in plug-in electric vehicle applications. Those of us who own an electric vehicle know that it’s a fantastic experience. EVs show what technological innovation can do, and are becoming increasingly popular as additional models and options hit the market. Millennials love…
