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NEW PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW : 100% ELECTRIC VERSIONS FOR BOTH 308 MODELS

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  • ALLURE: 100% electric and 100% irresistible 308 saloon and estate
  • ALLURE: First 100% electric estate car from a European manufacturer
  • EXCELLENCE: New 115 kW/156 hp engine, new generation battery
  • EXCELLENCE: 12.7 kWh/100 km, benchmark efficiency in the C segment 
  • EMOTION: The pleasure of 100% electric driving with the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®.

Already available in electrified plug-in hybrid versions, the two new PEUGEOT 308 silhouettes – the saloon and estate SW, will be available in 100% electric version from 2023. PEUGEOT will be the first European manufacturer to offer a 100% electric estate. The electric 308 and 308 SW will be powered by a brand-new electric engine, developing 115 kW (156 bhp) and with a range of over 400 km (WLTP cycle) depending on the level of equipment. This dual offer is a no-compromise response, perfectly adapted to the needs of C-segment customers: the unique look of the 308 is combined with the driving pleasure characteristic of PEUGEOT models, and with segment-leading efficiency, with an average energy consumption of 12.7 kWh. Available in the Allure and GT trim levels, the new PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW will arrive on the market successively in mid-2023.

ALLURE. The design of the new PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW is rooted both in the PEUGEOT DNA and in a dynamic, upmarket reference world. The longer front bonnet enhances the silhouette, the volumes are sensual and sharp, and the brand’s new crest is proudly displayed in the centre of the grille. The overall optimisation of the architecture benefits the interior space. At the front, the fang-shaped light signature frames the Matrix LED headlamps, perfectly integrating the 308 and 308 SW into the PEUGEOT family, as do the three-claw LED lights at the rear.

A new 18-inch aluminium wheel has been specifically developed for the 100% electric versions of the PEUGEOT 308 and 308 SW. Its aerodynamic efficiency is particularly well designed to optimise performance.

EXCELLENCE. A brand new fully electric engine will be launched on the new PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW: with 115 kW (156 bhp) and 260 Nm of torque (available from 0 km/h) for immediate responsiveness. The new engine will drive the E-308 silently, without vibration and without CO2 emissions. This engine will complement the current range, which includes 180 bhp/132 kW and 225 bhp/162 kW plug-in hybrids and internal combustion versions.

The gearbox on the PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW optimises its range, while maintaining a high level of performance with a responsiveness specific to electric engines.

The battery is also new generation. It is a 54 kWh high-voltage battery (51 kWh useful) with a new chemistry. The battery has a new chemical composition with 80% Nickel – 10% Manganese – 10% Cobalt, which operates at 400 volts and allows a range of over 400 km according to the WLTP protocol (approval in progress).

Efficiency was a major concern for the PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW engineers, since the combined efforts in terms of engine, battery, aerodynamics (optimisation of the front end and underbody), weight optimisation (EMP2 platform) and reduction of friction losses (class A tyres) has made it possible to attain remarkably low average energy consumption: 12.7 kWh per 100 km, a benchmark among 100% electric vehicles in the C segment.

In addition, in order to manage energy consumption as effectively as possible, the driver can select his or her driving mode (ECO, NORMAL and SPORT), and even, thanks to the “BRAKE” mode, increase deceleration when the accelerator pedal is released in order to optimise energy recovery.

The on-board three-phase charger comes as standard and has a power rating of 11 kW. The charging socket accepts all charging modes. From a 100kW public charging point, the vehicle charge will go from 20% to 80% charge in less than 25 minutes.

EMOTION. For its driver and passengers, the new PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW offer the latest generation of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®, recognisable by:

  • its compact, heated steering wheel, dedicated to driving pleasure and controlled agility,
  • its 3-dimensional digital head-up display, which can be customised and configured,
  • its central 10-inch touch screen.

The emphasis has been placed on cabin craftsmanship, inventiveness with fully configurable virtual i-toggles, and connectivity including the latest i-Connect® Advanced technology, an infotainment system that makes the driving and travelling experience more intuitive and rewarding.

Depending on the country of sale, the new PEUGEOT E-308 and E-308 SW will be available for purchase on the Brand’s online sales site, which will allow the customer to have a 100% digital purchase experience (“Selling On line”) that is entirely secure. Customers can purchase their new vehicle, trade-in their old vehicle and finance their new vehicle from their smartphone, tablet or PC. Each customer will have the freedom to choose to have their vehicle delivered to their home free of charge.

A range of services is available to make our customers’ life easier every day. A MyPeugeot® application is available on smartphone, which communicates with the vehicle and can schedule a remote charge, or launch a thermal pre-conditioning remotely.

The Free2Move e-solutions smartphone application allows users to plan their journey, by anticipating the recharging stages thanks to the integration of the recharging stations present on the route.

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E.ON and Nikola Collaborate in an Effort to Decarbonize Heavy-Duty Trucking

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E.ON and Nikola Collaborate
  • E.ON and Nikola Corporation plan to combine advanced truck technology with service solutions and hydrogen infrastructure
  • The collaboration plans to establish a hydrogen supply and related infrastructure to meet the demands of customers in Europe and from the broader heavy-duty truck market
  • Agreement is expected to help reduce emissions from the European transport sector

E.ON and Nikola Corporation, combining their respective expertise to form a joint venture with a goal to decarbonize heavy-duty trucking. Nikola as a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and E.ON is one of Europe’s largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure and a provider of innovative customer solutions. This partnership is expected to offer customers an integrated mobility solution to promote the use of hydrogen. Both parties have now signed a term sheet to underpin the collaboration and will be negotiating a definitive agreement to finalize the terms.

The joint venture intends to combine next-generation Class 8 semi-truck technology with support solutions (e.g., service and maintenance) and a green and sustainable hydrogen infrastructure. As a result, the partnership has the potential to transform the high-emission heavy-duty transport sector.

The vision of the joint venture is to promote the advantages that hydrogen offers at cost parity or better than diesel based on the total cost of ownership. The goal is to make hydrogen available nationwide at stationary and mobile refueling points to ensure unrestricted green mobility.

In heavy-duty transport, the use of green hydrogen, which has a high energy density, offers several advantages. A Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) has the potential to achieve longer range without significantly increasing weight. The Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is another viable solution for trucks that need shorter distances and have predictable charging times. The coexistence of BEV and FCEV in the commercial vehicle sector is a realistic scenario.

Patrick Lammers, COO Customer Solutions at E.ON, says: “At E.ON, our goal is to drive the energy transition in Germany and Europe. For this, we also need innovative customer solutions. Our partnership with Nikola and the planned establishment of the joint venture are excellent examples. We can contribute our know-how in the hydrogen sector and help reduce many millions of tons of CO2. Nikola is an ideal partner for us, as we share the same vision: to develop innovative, pioneering solutions to create a greener, sustainable environment for our customers and society.”

Michael Lohscheller, President Nikola Corporation says: “Nikola has a deep understanding of transport demands and will continue to develop cost effective, fully sustainable solutions that involve our zero-emissions trucks and hydrogen infrastructure to our customers. This joint venture is a critical element in transitioning the transport sector and aligns with E.ON’s expertise in energy networks and customer solutions to lead the European transport sector.”

The joint venture is expected to be finalized by the end of 2022 and will include the development of initial joint projects.

E.ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by E.ON Group Management and other information currently available to E.ON. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. E.ON SE does not intend, and does not assume any liability whatsoever, to update these forward-looking statements or to align them to future events or developments.

ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.

NIKOLA FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the company’s expectations related to its potential joint venture with E.ON; the company’s expectations regarding its business, business model and strategy; the company’s expectations regarding its planned energy infrastructure buildout, including hydrogen production hubs and dispensing stations; the company’s truck builds and related specifications; the company’s expectations for its trucks and market acceptance of battery electric and fuel cell electric trucks; and market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Nikola’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to general economic, financial, legal, regulatory, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; the outcome of legal proceedings to which Nikola is, or may become a party; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the completed business combination with VectoIQ; failure to reach final documentation of the anticipated transaction; the conversion of pre-orders into binding orders; risks related to the rollout of Nikola’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; the effects of competition on Nikola’s future business; the availability of capital; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Nikola’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and other documents Nikola files with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and Nikola specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Zaptec enables seamless EV charging with next-generation technology

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  • Zaptec invests £430,000 in London-based EV charging software company Switch
  • Investment enables next-generation charging technology with no apps or credit cards
  • New Zaptec capability offers complete end-to-end implementation of Plug&Charge
  • Existing Zaptec Pro chargers hardware-ready for this transformative technology

“Imagine charging without apps and without adding payment details. This is Plug&Charge technology,” says Zaptec’s CEO Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen.

The hassle of multiple disparate apps and payment details will soon be a thing of the past for EV owners across the UK. Innovative electric vehicle (EV) charge point manufacturer Zaptec has developed one of the world’s first AC EV chargers with complete end-to-end implementation and compatibility of revolutionary Plug&Charge functionality.

Zaptec’s exciting new capability builds upon the strengths of its Zaptec Pro model to offer a completely seamless charging experience. While the Zaptec Pro has been a UK leader in build quality, design, efficiency, and safety for office and commercial applications, this latest software prototype demonstrates its ability to be easily adapted to emerging EV charging trends and technologies.

With many EV manufacturers now adopting Plug&Charge technology, over-the-air updates are being pushed out to existing EV owners. This technology allows Zaptec Pro users to simply plug their car in, with communication about payment and charge requirements automatically taking place between the charge point and the vehicle. It has been developed in accordance with ISO 15118 – the framework for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communication that dictates the bi-directional charging of electric vehicles.

Once finalised, this new software package will enable the majority of Zaptec Pro systems to quickly update to Plug&Charge compatibility. The Pro’s design has been hardware-ready for the past two years, with all installations from 2020 until now compatible with the update.

Guy Haydon, Managing Director at Zaptec UK, commented: “The introduction of Plug&Charge is revolutionising the EV ownership experience – long gone are the hassle and headache of apps and payment information for every new charger you come across. Today’s announcement demonstrates the forward-thinking nature of Zaptec hardware design and the ability to progressively update it with important new features and compatibilities. The best part is that all Zaptec Pro units installed since 2020 are already compatible with Plug&Charge capability. We are looking forward to making it available to our customers across the UK.”

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How powerful are electric cars?

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There are some pretty common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs): they’re notpowerful, they take ages to charge, they’re not actually that great for the environment, to namejust a few. But you might be surprised how they actually stack up against their petrolcounterparts and some other interesting competitors.

To show just how impressive electric vehicles are, Peugeot has compared an average EV,based on the top-selling models in the UK, in key areas like horsepower, speed, charging timeand more with competitors in these fields like animals and planes.

The average EV has an 83% greater horsepower and 45%more torque than petrol cars

When comparing the best-selling EVs against the best-selling combustion engines, electric carshave a much greater horsepower (HP). EVs have an average of 263.9 HP whereas petrol anddiesel cars have just 180.3 HP – a whopping 83% difference.

 Not all EVs are this powerful, but manufacturers are working towards this as EVs become an increasingly common choice over petrol or diesel vehicle.

For a 20 to 80% charge, you can rapid charge an electric car using the highest capacity charger in just 31 minutes. Looking at the equivalent charge, it’ll take over an hour to top up the average smartphone and laptop to the same level.

Comparing an EV against something a little bigger like an electric wheelchair, it’ll take you less than 10% of the charge time – it’ll take you over five hours to charge the wheelchair.

Considering the size difference, it’s pretty impressive how quickly you can charge an EV compared to other commonplace electronics, especially with public charge points now outnumbering petrol stations.

An EV takes half the time to charge of a phone

You might be surprised to hear that you can charge up an EV in half the time it takes to chargeyour phone using a public rapid charger.

For a 20 to 80% charge, you can rapid charge an electric car using the highest capacity chargerin just 31 minutes.

Looking at the equivalent charge, it’ll take over an hour to top up the averagesmartphone and laptop to the same level.Comparing an EV against something a little bigger like an electric wheelchair, it’ll take you lessthan 10% of the charge time – it’ll take you over five hours to charge the wheelchair.

Considering the size difference, it’s pretty impressive how quickly you can charge an EVcompared to other commonplace electronics, especially with public charge points nowoutnumbering petrol stations.

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EVs reach 60 mph 0.4 seconds faster than petrol and diesel cars

EVs just miss out when compared to the average combustion engine car for acceleration coming in at 12% lower. However, when it comes to going from 0 to 60 mph, electric cars take the lead.

EVs are 0.4 of a second quicker from 0 – 60 mph than combustion engines, reaching 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds on average. When you consider that the fastest production car reaches 0 to 60 in just 1.9 seconds, EVs are still pretty impressive, especially considering the fastest EV on the market is only 0.9 seconds slower at 1.99.

The average electric car has a top speed 4.7 times quicker than the world’s fastest man,Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt. Usain’s impressive top speed clocks in at 23.35 mph but theaverage EV beats him at 110.7 mph.

It’s not just people EVs can beat when it comes to top speed. When compared to some of theworld’s fastest animals, EVs also come out on top.The average EV is 44% quicker than cheetahs, the fastest land animal whose top speed is 75mph.

They also beat the peregrine falcon whose top horizontal speed is 56 mph (they can reachup to 200 mph when diving but we didn’t want to try this with an electric car).EVs and traditional fuel cars do lose out to the fastest tennis serve – a huge 163.4 mph.

EVs are 40% quieter than cars

It’s not just CO2 emissions where EVs make a difference – they’re also significantly quieter helping reduce noise pollution and general traffic disturbance.

An EV with an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) – an artificial sound machine to help pedestrians hear EVs – is just 54bd. A standard car is 80dB and a lorry is 93dB.

As a comparison, a pneumatic drill is 95dB and sperm whales produce an ear-busting 288dB!

It’s fair to say electric cars will also help to combat issues with noise pollution from traffic.

Lines of code in cars will double to 300 million by 2030

Cars are becoming more and more connected with EVs at the forefront thanks to their impressive computing power.

This connectivity involves information being sent to the manufacturer on the driver and internal systems through the internet. It also includes commonplace actions done by the driver like unlocking the car, using the infotainment system etc. These activities all come down to complex programming and can be broken down into lines of code.

Cars currently have around 150 million lines of code but are expected to increase to around 300 million by 2030 with higher levels in EVs.

Methodology

We created the average EV profile by using the Department for Transport’s 2020 data on the top 16 selling electric cars in the UK. For the average petrol and diesel vehicle, we use the DfT’s 2020 on the top ten selling cars.

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Destination IAA: Cummins debuting electrified Meritor powertrains for the first time since acquisition

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Destination IAA: Cummins debuting electrified Meritor powertrains for the first time since acquisition 

Columbus, Indiana – For the first time since finalizing the acquisition of Meritor, Inc. last month, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) will showcase Meritor’s 17Xe ePowertrain assembled with a Cummins battery system during the IAA Transportation tradeshow in Hannover, Germany. The 17Xe is designed for heavy-duty trucks in the 4×2 and 6×2 segment, with capacity to support 44 tons of gross combined weight, or more in some applications. The assembly also features a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a new arrival to Cummins’ battery line-up. 

“We are committed to bringing Cummins and Meritor electrified powertrain solutions to market as quickly as possible. We are moving faster together and are eager to talk about solutions at IAA that will move us all closer to decarbonizing our industry,” said Amy Davis, Vice President and President of New Power at Cummins. “Cummins and Meritor bring together the industry’s best, most economically viable decarbonized powertrain solutions that are better for people and our planet.”  

Meritor brings more than 100 years of experience in drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions to Cummins. The integration of Meritor’s people, products and capabilities in axle and brake technology will position Cummins as a leading provider of integrated powertrain solutions across internal combustion and electric power applications.  

With 100% zero-emissions ePowertrains already in production, the combined strength of Cummins and Meritor delivers advanced, decarbonized transport solutions for the commercial vehicle market.  

Cummins is integrating Meritor’s ePowertrain with battery and fuel cell electric drivetrains to meet the growing demand for decarbonized solutions. Cummins’ market-leading suite of clean drivetrain options offers performance and packaging advantages to suit diverse applications across the globe, with significant benefits to heavy- and medium-duty truck and bus work cycles and ranges.  

In addition to the ePowertrain, Meritor’s Power Control and Accessory System (PCAS) will be on the show floor. The PCAS is considered the “brains” of the electric powertrain and controls speed, acceleration, braking and thermal management. Through innovative software controls it can be configured to maximize performance and overall system efficiency. Its integrated system design also reduces packaging size and integration complexity.   

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About Cummins Inc. 

Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from internal combustion, electric and hybrid integrated power solutions and components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, microgrid controls, batteries, electrolyzers and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 59,900 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $2.1 billion on sales of $24 billion in 2021. 

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The GIGAGREEN project kicks off to achieve thefuture sustainable giga-factory

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  • GIGAGREEN is a project financed with almost €4.7 million by the European Union under the Research and Innovation Framework Programme Horizon Europe aiming at developing sustainable and safe cell manufacturing processes for Li-ion batteries.


• The initiative is supported by a multidisciplinary consortium of 16 partners
comprising research centres, universities, consultancy companies, material suppliers,
and cell manufacturers from 8 European countries.


Turin (Italy), September 22. GIGAGREEN, a project financed by the European Union (EU) under the Research and Innovation Framework Programme Horizon Europe willing to develop
sustainable and safe cell manufacturing processes, has just kicked off with a meeting held in
Turin (Italy).

For 48 months, GIGAGREEN, formed by 16 partners from 8 different European countries, will
work to achieve the sustainable giga-factory of the future, positioning Europe at the forefront
of the global market in the Li-ion battery value chain, key for the next generation of electric
vehicles.

The project proposes a structured research plan to develop and scale up novel electrode and
cell component manufacturing processes that follow a Design to Manufacture (DtM)
approach to attain the intended goals.

In this sense, GIGAGREEN will seek electrode manufacturing processes which deliver the
maximum performance, throughput rate, safety and cost efficiency at the lowest
environmental impact and energy consumption in the cell design, also facilitating the reuse
and disassembly. The DtM approach, supported by digital solutions as Digital Twins, will allow
for the development of easily scaled up and automated concepts solving the needs for the
upcoming generation of European cell giga-factories.
In summary, GIGAGREEN will bring a tipping point for the EU cell manufacturing industry, as its outputs have been thought to contribute to a smooth transition between today’s processing methods – optimised by trial-error approaches and not ready for flexible mass production – and the Li-ion cell Factory of the Future – one based on greener, cheaper, safer, better, cleaner, digitalised, and flexible technologies.

GIGAGREEN thrives in the interfaces of the current and the new manufacturing approaches.
It focuses on those points of greatest urgency: cell-electrodes processing and components
that represent the highest energy and economic costs with a larger room for improvement
and ground-breaking innovation.

Thanks to the advancements brought by GIGAGREEN, the EU industry will be able to (i) quickly
use the results regarding water-based processing after 2026 so the performance of the industry starts immediately improving its competitiveness with materials designed and improved to operate and be processed under those conditions, and (ii) start paving the path towards dry electrode processing techniques as the next Li-ion manufacturing technology revolution.

All these innovations are supported by robust DtM approaches that rely on data-driven
solutions to optimise the flexibility of factories, the scalability of the processes and the overall
production lines’ sustainability in the context of mass production.
Making Europe a strategic global leader in the Li-ion battery value chain
The EU has established an ambitious industrial goal to make Europe a strategic global leader
in the Li-ion battery value chain, deploying a sustainable and innovative industry.


Currently, the global cell manufacturing capacity is at 60 GWh, mainly located in Asian
countries such as China, Japan, and Korea. With the market demand for batteries for electric
vehicles increasing and expected to increase significantly over time up to 247 GWh in 2054
the cell manufacturing capacity needs to keep up, and it is estimated that Europe could
capture 250 B€/year by 2025 if it develops fast and effectively a successful cell manufacturing industry from scratch. The increased innovation capacity of the EU cell battery value chain thanks to the adoption of water-based and dry processing of electrodes can position EU giga-factories at the forefront of the global market, led by the added value brought by the DtM principles, therefore attracting new investment and employment generation.

GIGAGREEN would be one of many projects under BATT4EU partnership working towards the
establishment of a well-developed R&D landscape in Europe that can generate fruitful
synergies among actors across the battery value chain and contributing to a relocation of cell
production from Asia to Europe. Current champions of battery cell manufacturing, Japan, and
South Korea are compared with China, best competitor in production costs, and EU countries
potentially attractive to host cell manufacturing facilities. One of the initial advantages of EU
countries is their close position to vehicle assembly plants and the strong automotive supply
chain built during the last 20 years.


GIGAGREEN innovations will have a direct impact in improving innovation ecosystems in EU
countries while reducing production costs, therefore improving the positioning of these
countries when competing with the rest for the location of novel advanced cell
manufacturing facilities.

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U.S. Electric Vehicle Battery Market will have an estimated $9.2 billion value by 2032

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By 2032, the market for electric vehicle batteries in the United States is anticipated to reach a value of over US$ 9.2 billion, up from US$ 5.4 billion in 2022, and to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% over the assessment years (2022-2032).

By 2032, it is anticipated that the U.S. market for electric car batteries would create an absolute dollar opportunity of US$3.8 billion.

Electric vehicle batteries are in high demand across the United States as electric vehicle sales increase. In the upcoming years, market expansion will be fueled by rising demand for high-energy batteries, greener and renewable power generation techniques, and product innovation adopted by manufacturers.

What Do Electric Vehicle Battery Suppliers in the U.S. Need to Keep in Mind?

“Manufacturers to Content With Stringent Lead Pollution Norms”

The U.S. has placed restrictions to curb lead pollution, which has made domestic production and recycling complicated and costly. In the United States, recyclers operate in highly mechanized, tightly sealed plants, with smokestack scrubbers and extensive monitors to detect lead release. This is restraining the growth of the batteries market in the United States.

Will Hybrid Electric Vehicles Continue Their Dominance in the U.S.?

The electric vehicle battery market in the U.S., under vehicle type, segmented into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles.

Hybrid electric vehicles hold 42.6% market share and demand from this segment is predicted to rise at 5.1% CAGR over the decade. Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and electric motors. They offer high fuel economy and use regenerative braking and an internal combustion engine for charging. These factors are supporting segment demand and growth of hybrid electric vehicles.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles hold 35.6% share in the market as compared to 21.8% share held by battery electric vehicles. These segments are slated to expand at 7.9% and 10.1% CAGRs, respectively, through 2032.

Competitive Landscape:

Prominent manufacturers of electric vehicle batteries in the U.S. are investing in developing new technologies to make batteries easier to operate on a zero-emission vehicle.

Market players are undertaking efforts to introduce a new world of battery technology by working on launching cobalt-free batteries to leverage technology and differentiating themselves from other competitors in the market.

For instance:

·         Panasonic Corporation of North America announced a massive battery plant in the United States in 2022. The new mega-factory will make new types of EV batteries for Tesla, Inc.

·         Tesla Inc. is planning to provide next-generation EV batteries and is focusing on turning to lithium iron and not lithium-ion to be the fundamental chemical engineering to power electric vehicles.

These insights are based on a report on U.S. Electric Vehicle Battery Market by Fact.MR.

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European Nikola Tre FCEV Beta Version to Debut at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany on Sept. 19

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Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that the European Nikola Tre fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) beta version will be unveiled in a September 19 press conference at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany with partner IVECO, the commercial vehicle brand of Iveco Group (MI: IVG).  Nikola Corporation President Michael Lohscheller will unveil the Nikola Tre FCEV in Hall A24 in Stand A01 with IVECO.

“We are anxious to unveil this German-built zero-emission truck in front of the thousands of influential IAA guests,” said Lohscheller. “We believe this will be the beginning of a new era of clean commercial trucking and innovative energy solutions for Europe.”

Another highlight of the event is expected to be the September 20 keynote presentation by Lohscheller that will discuss the importance of a European zero-emission future. 

The Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) will be available for test rides at the show and product demonstrations will take place each day from the automaker’s booth.

The up to 500-mile range of the Nikola Tre FCEV is anticipated to enter serial production for the North American market in late 2023 at Nikola’s Coolidge, Arizona manufacturing facility. Tre FCEV production in Ulm, Germany is expected to launch the first half of 2024.

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Start of Production for the new EQS SUV at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama

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Produktionsstart des neuen EQS SUV in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA Start of Production for the new EQS SUV in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
  • The first all-electric Mercedes-EQ built in the United States, the new EQS SUV, has been successfully launched at the Tuscaloosa plant
  • From Alabama to the world: The EQS SUV will be produced exclusively in the U.S.
  • Highly efficient battery systems to be supplied by the recently opened Mercedes-Benz Battery Factory in Bibb County, Alabama
  • Comprehensive sustainabilityconcept and carbon-neutral production at both sites

Mercedes-Benz is exclusively producing the all-electric EQS SUV at its North American passenger vehicle plant. These vehicles rolling off the line is a key step in Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global initiative to produce eight all-electric vehicles at seven sites on three continents this year. The full-size EQS SUV is integrated in series production at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, which has been the production site for large SUVs bearing the three-pointed star since 1997. Tuscaloosa serves as a key production location for Mercedes-EQ luxury electric SUVs: the EQS SUV and EQE SUV, which goes into production later this year.

Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Production and Supply Chain: “Our production network is very well positioned for the sustainable and rapid scaling of electric vehicle volumes. With the new EQS SUV joining our production portfolio of all-electric Mercedes-EQ models, we reached another important milestone in our strategy to go all electric by the end of the decade – wherever market conditions allow. I am absolutely sure that our great Tuscaloosa team will make the electric SUV another global success.”

The Tuscaloosa plant uses state-of-the-art digital, sustainable, efficient and flexible production methods and follows the blueprint of the company`s Factory 56 in Sindelfingen, Germany, which symbolizes the future of automotive production of Mercedes-Benz. Thanks to early investments into flexible production and the use of the state-of-the-art MO360 digital production ecosystem, Mercedes-Benz is already able to produce battery-electric vehicles in large volumes.

Michael Goebel, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI): “We have a highly skilled and motivated team that has absolutely delivered in the successful product launch of the new EQS SUV. Our Team Members in Tuscaloosa have shown a lot of flexibility, energy and commitment in helping us to achieve milestone after milestone since our first Mercedes-Benz rolled off the production line more than 25 years ago. The employees here at the site can be proud that the first all-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz and its battery are being built in Alabama.”

Local battery production is a key success factor for Mercedes-Benz’s electrification initiative

The new battery factory, which opened in Bibb County in March, produces the battery systems for the EQS SUV on an approximately 300-meter or 985 feet-long production line with more than 70 workstations. A host of components is assembled into a complete system in a fully digitized production process, including up to twelve cell modules and what is known as the EE compartment for the intelligent integration of the power electronics. The battery for the EQS SUV is based on a modular architecture that is also used in the EQS and EQE Sedans. With the new plant, Bibb County is now a part of the global Mercedes-Benz battery production network, which comprises of factories on three different continents.

Sustainable production concept

As of this year the Mercedes-Benz US production sites operate on a CO2 neutral basis as all of the Mercedes-Benz owned passenger car and van plants worldwide. In line with the Mercedes-Benz strategy of expanding renewable energy production at its plants, the Bibb County battery site’s entire electricity needs will be met through renewable energy sources from 2024 onwards.

With a view to the future return of lithium-ion battery systems from Mercedes-EQ vehicles, the company established a global battery recycling strategy, starting to build its own battery recycling plant in Germany, based on hydrometallurgy. Analogue to this technology, the company plans to close the recyclable material loop with high-tech partners for battery recycling in the U.S. and China

Mercedes-Benz US production at a glance

Since the 1990s, Mercedes-Benz has invested a total of more than seven billion dollars in Alabama. From this amount 1 billion dollars was invested into the battery plant, the logistics centers and to upgrade the production line to make EV’s. Today, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) employs around 4,500 people and also secures an estimated additional 11,000 jobs with suppliers and service providers in the region. Around four million vehicles have left the Tuscaloosa plant since 1997, with around 260,000 SUVs rolling off the production line in 2021 alone. Roughly two-thirds of annual production is exported, making MBUSI one of the largest exporters of automobiles from the US.

The new EQS SUV at a glance

With the luxury EQS sedan and the sporty executive EQE sedan, Mercedes-Benz has entered a new, all-electric era in the upper market segments. The EQS SUV is the third model series with this architecture developed for electric vehicles. The SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers in its avant-garde, luxurious interior. Thanks to powerful electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain with ease.

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Volkswagen and Mercedes line up tariff-friendly battery supplies in deals with Canada

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Volkswagen AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG have sealed agreements with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium for battery production, according to people familiar with the accords.

The memorandums of understanding will be signed Tuesday in Toronto, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.

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VW’s agreement is designed to shorten supply chains for its facilities in the US and avoid difficulties linked to tariffs and tax regulations, said one of the people. The move has partly been prompted by new rules that US President Joe Biden signed into law last week, the person added.

A spokesperson for VW said the carmaker and its dedicated unit for its battery business, called PowerCo, are working on ramping up their battery activities, “especially reliable and sustainable supply chains.”

“This holds true for the very promising North American market as well,” the spokesperson said by email. A spokesperson for Mercedes declined to comment.

The Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act allows consumers to continue getting as much as $7,500 in tax credits for electric vehicles if manufacturers meet new content requirements. Minerals must be extracted from or processed in countries the US has a free trade agreement with, and a large percentage of battery components need to be manufactured or assembled in North America.

Automakers including VW, Mercedes and Stellantis NV have embarked on ambitious plans to make batteries. VW is planning six facilities in Europe alone, while Mercedes has joined Stellantis in a 7 billion-euro ($7 billion) battery venture and is pursuing a total of eight facilities globally.

VW is also considering setting up an in-house battery cell manufacturing operation in North America, Johan De Nysschen, chief operating officer of Volkswagen of America, said in June.

The goal would be to ease a coming battery shortage by supplementing suppliers with its own production, De Nysschen said in an interview at the company’s new battery testing lab in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The board was still weighing the idea, and no final decision had been made, he added.

A business delegation including VW Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess is traveling with Scholz on his Canada trip, his first there since he took office at the end of last year. Diess, who will be replaced as CEO on Sept. 1, said last month that the company was looking at sites for a US battery facility that would supply packs to its auto plant in Chattanooga.

Scholz will hold several meetings with Trudeau as the Group of Seven and NATO partners move to deepen cooperation in areas including energy and security.

The German leader, who is also accompanied by Economy Minister Robert Habeck, wants to enlist Canada to help Europe’s biggest economy reduce its reliance on Russia for energy and raw materials.

Canada “has similar rich natural resources as Russia — with the difference that it is a reliable democracy,” Scholz told reporters during the flight over.

“This opens up new fields of cooperation,” he added. “We want to cooperate closely, especially when it comes to building a hydrogen economy.”

(By Michael Nienaber, with assistance from Craig Trudell, Eric Pfanner and Stefan Nicola)

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