Electric/Hybrid

Linux partnering with Task 53 of the IEA on bidirectional EV charging

Thursday, 24 October 2024 Robin Whitlock Aiming to overcome hurdles such as lack of standardisation and insufficient interoperability, the Linux Foundation Energy (LF Energy) EVerest Project is partnering with Task 53, launched by the International ...

Study by ChargerHelp explores challenges of disconnected US EV charging network

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 Robin Whitlock An in-depth study of over 19 million data points by ChargerHelp has revealed an overly complex ecosystem of software, hardware and OEM stakeholders, creating a crippling disconnect in US public charging ...

New study by ChargerHelp suggests roadmap for improvement of US charging network

Tuesday, 06 August 2024 Robin Whitlock The infrastructure supporting the US network of public chargers is struggling to keep pace with skyrocketing EV sales, representing growth of 23 percent in 2023, according to S&P Global, leading to ...

Beam Global issued another patent for the EV ARC system

Friday, 12 May 2023 Robin Whitlock Provider of technologies for EV charging, energy storage, energy security and outdoor media, Beam Global, has announced it has been issued another patent by the European Patent Office covering the EV ARC ...

Cemvita signs strategic partnership with Arizona Lithium for lithium extraction

Wednesday, 09 November 2022 Robin Whitlock Cemvita Factory and Australian lithium mining company Arizona Lithium Limited (AZL) have announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Cemvita to install a bio-lixiviant production facility at ...

3ti’s first pop-up mini solar car park provides 20,000 miles of charge

Tuesday, 26 July 2022 Robin Whitlock The prototype pop-up mini solar car park and electric vehicle (EV) charging hub ‘Papilio3’ installed in Guildford by 3ti has, since installation in May, generated sufficient solar power to drive an ...

How ‘Green’ are Electric Cars?

Thursday, 11 March 2021 The international energy agency predicts that by 2030, 125 million electric vehicles will be owned around the world. In the US, 14 new models of electric trucks and SUVs are expected to launch this year, ...

2020 E-Mobility Year in Review

Wednesday, 10 February 2021 Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a slowing global economy, 2020 was a turning point for e-mobility. Electric vehicle (EV) sales showed resilience with a 6% increase during 2020, while total automotive ...

Fortum launches new recycling technology for lithium

Thursday, 19 November 2020 Robin Whitlock

Fortum has developed a new and efficient way to recycle lithium from rechargeable batteries, which could help meet the upcoming surge in demand for electric cars and battery materials.

IEA details best electric vehicle practices, city by city

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 REM Electric cars are popping up on streets around the world, as different cities promote the vehicles in a variety of ways. In order to keep up with best practices in rolling out electric vehicles (EV) in ...