The 1175Ah capacity is a significant increase on the current most popular form factor of 314Ah cells used in battery energy storage system (BESS), and nearly twice a new, higher form factor of around 600Ah that many BESS providers have announced they are using in recent months. Hithium said the
Tesla teased a new Model Y seating option earlier this week in a promotional email, potentially hinting that it could introduce an arrangement offered on the legacy version of the vehicle. Back in 2021, Tesla started offering a seven-seat configuration of the Model Y, and there was a lot of
Following the insolvency of Northvolt, the former anticipated leader in European battery cell production, Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania is working hard to save the Northvolt Labs research and development centre in Västerås, Sweden. Scania boss Christian Levin is now looking for partners. Northvolt has been in crisis for a
In the discourse around global electrification, much of the attention is mistakenly drawn to the purported shortages of primary metals such as lithium and cobalt. As I’ve argued extensively elsewhere, including in critiques of the flawed models by Michaux and Cathles, these scenarios vastly overstate scarcity due to extreme and
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Choosing the right battery for your boat isn't just about size or brand—it’s about understanding your power needs, battery types, and how to maintain optimal performance. Here’s a breakdown of the key categories and tips to help you make informed decisions. 1. Starting Battery (Cranking Battery) Purpose:Delivers a short burst
After some delay, Toyota and Daimler have finalised plans to merge Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso. By Megan Lampinen A new Japanese commercial vehicle powerhouse is about to emerge as Daimler Truck and Toyota finalise plans to merge their respective subsidiaries Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. The step marks a continuation
One day during the Covid winter of 2020, with his travel plans derailed, Karthik Ramanna sat down to read the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Ramanna is an expert in financial accounting systems and corporate leadership at the University of Oxford. On this occasion, he’d been asked to step outside his field
Newly added BN2-30 printer/cutter and BD-12 UV flatbed printer increase creativity and profitability for users. Roland DGA has introduced two new models in its VersaSTUDIO Series of compact desktop printers: the BN2-30, a 30-inch eco-solvent printer/cutter, and the BD-12, a UV direct-to-object printer with a 12.2” x 8.3” print bed.
BYD Dolphin Surf EV for Europe (Source: BYD) Global EV sales surged in May 2025, hitting 1.6 million units sold, according to the latest data from EV research house Rho Motion. That brings the total for the year so far to 7.2 million EVs, a 28% increase compared to the
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a 1.1-GW solar and 4.6-GWh storage project for Fresno County that is the first project to be permitted under the state’s Opt-In Certification program. The Oberon Solar + Storage project completed by Intersect Power in 2023. Authorized under Assembly Bill 205, the Opt-In Certification program
US-based Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), which supplies enhancement-mode gallium nitride (eGaN) power devices, has released a high-performance 25 ARMS, 3-phase BLDC motor drive inverter reference design. Powered by the EPC2304 eGaN FET, the EPC9196 inverter is designed for medium-voltage (96-150 V) battery-powered motor drive applications, including steering systems in automated
Scientists have long settled the debate of whether electric cars are better for our environment than combustion engine cars—the answer is a resounding yes. In cities where adoption rates are high, air pollution has significantly declined. Yet the same tired discussion keeps resurfacing, sometimes even from the highest ranks of
Xpeng is working to integrate its Turing chip into some of Volkswagen's models planned for launch in China next year, according to the Financial Times. The company is also in discussions to supply chips to other automakers. (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) said that its in-house developed Turing AI
The two projects are scheduled to begin construction by the end of 2025 for a commercial operation date (COD) in Q1 2027. It didn’t reveal which developer it acquired the projects from. Econergy is investing €73 million (US$84 million) in the two projects, which are expected to generate annual revenues
The April 2025 paper by Cathles and colleagues in SEG Discovery, Copper: Mining, Development, and Electrification, examining global copper supply constraints in the context of electrification and renewable energy, is rapidly becoming influential in industry and policy circles. It is important to closely scrutinize its assertions and underlying assumptions, as
Tesla teased a new Model Y seating option earlier this week in a promotional email, potentially hinting that it could introduce an arrangement offered on the legacy version of the vehicle. Back in 2021, Tesla started offering a seven-seat configuration of the Model Y, and there was a lot of
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the automaker’s Robotaxi platform launch later this month will essentially force other companies to license Full Self-Driving to achieve their own goals of achieving autonomy. Musk’s statement comes as a video captured today showed the first Tesla Robotaxi test mules on public streets in Austin,
