It may not be about battery tech, but instead, an increased rate of production and capital savings. Tesla — and essentially all other automakers — are dealing with battery cell constraints. While most mainstream articles point to the Tesla / Maxwell acquisition’s worth when it comes to battery tech and energy density, Maxwell’s solvent-free electrode…
The Dutch government has announced one of the world’s most aggressive plans to transition its transportation system to electric, a goal for all new vehicles in the Netherlands to be zero-emissions by 2030. The proposal was included in recommendations by the country’s four coalition parties last week and extends the timeline of a previous proposal to ban…
General Motors said today it will produce two new all-electric vehicles within the next 18 months, part of a broader plan for 20 new EVs to come by 2023. GM framed the announcement as part of its “vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.” The company did not announce a…
Perhaps the title is misleading, as I like small batteries too. What I really like is variety – different people have different needs, so I would like to see a wide range of battery sizes available on future cars. A car with a small battery can be lighter (which can improve handling and acceleration), more…
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After months of teasing abstract pictures of the project in progress, Bollinger Motors will unveil today its all-electric sport utility truck at an event in New York. The company will stream the event at 7 p.m. ET on its Facebook page. The electric drive system is built from off-the shelf components, but is powered by a…
Lucid Motors has held early-stage takeover talks with Ford, according to a report from Bloomberg. The company is currently soliciting new financing and reportedly reached out directly to Ford about the possibility of a deal. But, it sounds like Ford isn’t ready to pull the trigger just yet, as new Chief Executive Officer Jim Hackett…
