Industry
Lithium-air batteries may power future cars, houses: Studyedit
Lithium-air batteries, which run on ambient oxygen, maybe a sustainable and environment-friendly way to store energy and power electric vehicles, houses, and industries of the future, scientists say. Current lithium-ion battery technology will probably not be able to handle the coming decades’ huge demand for energy.
ETAuto EVC: ‘Look Beyond Subsidy for EVs, Build Scale Instead’edit
The government is working to create an enabling environment for electric mobility, said Anil Srivastava, principal advisor at government think-tank Niti Aayog. Speaking at the second edition of ETAuto Electric Vehicle Conclave in the national capital on Wednesday, Srivastava said that while he cannot commit on the incentive policy for subsidising electric vehicles (EVs), all possible support will be extended to increase their adoption.
EV Charging Stations In India Are More Important Than Introducing New Electric Vehiclesedit
EV charging station networks in India seem to be more important than introducing more electric vehicles in the country. India’s push towards electric mobility has grown at a rapid pace, with both the government and major automotive brands joining hands to ensure a cleaner solution for transportation in the future.
Here is a woman entrepreneur all set to launch E-trucksedit
Croyance Automotive, a Gujarat-based auto startup, gearing up to launch its first electric intermediary commercial vehicle (ICV) by October this year, a company official told ETAuto. The company, started in 2015, will launch two variants- Electro 1.tonne and Electro 2.tonne, majorly to tap the requirements of e-commerce industries.
Competition
Toyota looking at self-charging EVs as future of mobility in Indiaedit
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is banking on self-charging electric vehicles to meet the demand for cleaner vehicular emissions in the future. Considered worldwide as one of the early starters for such a technology, Toyota has been working on technologies like hybrids for several years.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR EV ready for 2020 launch: Check expected price, other featuresedit
Maruti Suzuki’s all-electric WagonR EV, which is said to be launched in India by next year, is likely to come under the price tag of Rs 7 lakh. This will include the subsidies proposed for all electric and hybrid vehicles under the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric) scheme, said an AutoCar report.
International
Japan wants to boost the use of electric vehicles as a power source during natural disastersedit
Japan, a country which frequently suffers natural calamities such as tsunamis, typhoons, and earthquakes—which can often paralyze energy supplies—is looking to further harness the power of batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) during such disasters, local media reported (paywall) yesterday (Feb.20)
N.J. businesses, investors want jump-start for plug-in vehiclesedit
New Jersey needs to adopt a wide-ranging bill that would electrify the transportation sector, a critical step to achieving significant reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions, according to a dozen businesses and investors.
Electric vehicle adoption charging aheadedit
If the state of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore could be summed up in one word, that word would – until recently – have been “lacking”. According to Land Transport Authority data, in 2016, there were only 12 EVs on Singapore roads. One factor that contributed to the poor adoption rate was the lack of infrastructure. In 2016, the country had 100 EV charging points.
Volvo reuses bus batteries for solar storageedit
As solar installations ramp up and electric vehicles have been on the market for a few years, automakers are starting to look for ways to get more life out of old electric-car batteries, repurposing them for stationary storage. And if you’re going to use vehicle old batteries for storage, you might as well use big ones.
Adoption of EVs will be determined by policies to reduce CO2: S&P Global Ratingsedit
How quickly zero-emission electric vehicles are adopted globally will be determined by the level of government support for policies that reduce carbon dioxide emissions to combat climate change and enhance energy security, S&P Global Ratings said in a report released Thursday.
Amazon’s Rivian Deal Bolsters Tesla Rival; Expect Commercial EVsedit
Amazon’s large investment in fledgling electric truck and SUV developer Rivian will position it as a strong Tesla rival and likely push the automaker into the commercial vehicle business. That’s the conclusion of two reports issued this week by analysts at the research arm of the Morgan Stanley & Co. investment bank following a $700 million round of funding in startup Rivian earlier this month led by Amazon.
In Ten Years, 30% of Cars Will Be Electric, Says SoftWheel Vice Presidentedit
When automotives started to appear in the 19th century, electric vehicles were prevalent, but today they constitute only 1% of cars on the market, according to Tali Miller Levin, vice president of corporate development at Tel Aviv-headquartered SoftWheel Ltd.
Europe’s first lithium mine looks to automakers for investmentedit
Lithium Australia continues R&D on spodumene refiningedit
The lithium processing company said its 100%-owned LieNA process is designed “to overcome the shortfalls inherent in conventional ‘conversion’ processes that recover lithium from spodumene”. The process replaces thermal conversion of spodumene with conversion at a lower temperature using caustic soda.
Nissan launches WA’s first “EV ready” dealershipedit
Mandurah Nissan has become the first showroom in the state to be accredited by the dealership as an electric vehicle dealership. Premier Mark McGowan and Nissan Australia managing director Stephen Lester were on hand for the dealership’s reopening after a significant redevelopment ahead of the Leaf electric car’s arrival later this year.
Do EV charging trends signify the end of the fuel station as we know it?edit
The growing fleet of EVs on our roads requires a reimagining of the fuelling infrastructure. Many new business models are being explored and trialled, and new players have stepped into the fray. Energy companies, automakers and governments are figuring out how they fit into the picture, either by forming partnerships or going it alone.
2019 BC Budget Maintains EV rebates, Adds Chargersedit
As part of British Columbia’s ongoing efforts to continue to be one of Canada’s leaders in environmental protection, BC promised in its 2019 budget announcement recently to increase the zero-emissions (ZEV) standard, a facet of which requires all new cars to be zero-emission vehicles by 2040, 30 per cent by 2030 and 10 per cent by 2025.
Evolving EVs demand a passive safety rethinkedit
It is hard to understate the weight of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Take the 85 kWh pack used in the Tesla Model S, which weighs in at around 540kg (1200lbs) – that’s slightly heavier than the average fully grown Kodiak grizzly bear.
Siemens to Supply Motors for Eviation’s All-Electric Airplanesedit
Electric aviation just received a big vote of confidence from one of the world’s largest engineering companies. Israeli startup Eviation Aircraft and Siemens announced yesterday they will jointly develop propulsion systems for the Alice, Eviation’s nine-passenger all-electric regional commuter plane.
Enertopia CEO: EVs Are Driving Lithium Market Growthedit
In the interview below, McAllister addressed the recent positive assay results from Enertopia’s Clayton Valley project and provided insight into the company’s next steps. He also outlined the role that demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has played in the growth of the lithium market.