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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.

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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10 EV MYTHS BUSTED BY EXPERTS

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Can you sit in an electric car while charging?

One in 14 people (7.2%) believe this EV myth to be true. From a safety perspective, just like sitting in your car while filling up with petrol or diesel, you can sit in an electric car while it charges. Electric cars are designed to safely transfer high voltage levels and a high current to the battery without the driver, or anyone else in the car, being in harm’s way.

From a practical perspective, an electric car will continue to charge whether you get in or out of your car at any point while it is charging. There are some models where unlocking/locking the car may interfere with the charge, resulting in a brief stoppage, but the charge will resume shortly afterwards.

Do electric cars explode on impact?

One in 15 people (6.5%) believe EV batteries can explode in a crash. However the answer to this is that it is incredibly unlikely that a crash will result in an explosion. According to research carried out by evfiresafe, 14 EV explosion incidents have occurred since 2010… from a global market of 10 million EVs in operation at the end of 2020, meaning that while an explosion is possible, it is very, very unlikely.

Can I drive an electric car without a licence?

One in 22 people (4.6%) believe you can drive an EV without a driving licence however the truth is no, you cannot drive an electric car without a licence. The reason for this is because, whilst the car is powered by electricity rather than petrol/diesel, pretty much everything else is the same. You are also still in control of the car, meaning you are a potential hazard to others on the road.

Can an electric car go through a car wash?

One in 26 people (3.9%) believe you cannot take an EV through a car wash. The electrical systems within an electric car are sealed to prevent and withstand water, so, for the one in 25 people that believe you cannot take an EV through a car wash, washing a car, whether that be at home or at an automatic car wash, is totally safe. 

Did you know that EVs actually perform better than regular petrol and diesel-powered cars when it comes to water? This is thanks to not having the need for an air intake, where water can get in and damage the engine.

Can an electric car shock you?

One in 29 people (3.4%) believe EVs can give you an electric shock. Whether you’re the driver, a passenger or recharging, you will not be in any danger of an electric shock when in or around your electric car. The electrical components that make up your EV are fully protected. If there were to be a fault detected that could possibly put you in harm’s way, the car would immediately and automatically stop any flow of electricity to the battery.

Do electric cars have brakes?

According to Leasing Options’ survey, one in 36 people (2.8%) believe EVs do not have brakes. This is another EV myth. Yes, electric cars do have brakes, however, where the confusion may occur is that they work slightly differently from those found on petrol/diesel cars. EVs come with hydraulic brakes, just like any other car, but also have brake-by-wire technology, which electrically powers the brakes too.

An electric car needs standard hydraulic brakes as regenerative braking does not slow an EV very quickly. So, if a potential incident occurs, the electric brakes may not solely be able to stop your vehicle quick enough, which is where the hydraulic brakes come in.

Are electric cars safe in the rain?

Electric cars have been designed to work in a wide range of operating conditions, including wet-weather conditions, especial when living in the UK. It’s safe to use them as well as charge them when it’s raining, as EVs are purposefully engineered to withstand rain and water intrusion.

In a recent interview, Nissan’s North American senior manager for zero emissions technology development, Jonathon Ratliff, claimed that the electrical system of a Nissan LEAF was rated to be safe while it was submerged in water at 1 meter for 30 seconds, meaning that charging or running your EV in the rain should never be an issue.

Can you get struck by lightning in an electric car?

An electric car is just as safe as any other regular car when it comes to lightning. If you were to be hit by lightning, electric cars are designed to make the charge travel through the external body and then pass safely to the ground, protecting the driver and any passengers that may be in the car at the time.

How do electric cars reverse?

Electric cars function by using a motor instead of an engine, meaning there are no gears. In an electric car, when you want to go backwards instead of forwards, all that happens is the motor spins backwards instead of forwards, which in turn reverses the car instead of moving it forwards.

How are electric vehicles powered?

Electric vehicles are powered by electricity. They work by simply plugging them into a charge point, which can be found all over the country as well as at your home if you purchase one. The electricity comes from the national power grid and is then stored in your vehicle’s rechargeable batteries. These are then used to power an electric motor, which then turns the wheels.

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Automotive Interior Trims Market Size Will Achieve 3.6% CAGR from 2022 To 2032

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Interior Trims Market Size

The global automotive interior trims market size is expected to be valued at US$ 13.64 Billion in 2022 and exhibit growth at a CAGR of 3.6% in the forecast period (2022-2032).

According to a report by Fact.MR, sales in the global automotive interior trims market are projected to reach US$ 19.4 Billion in 2032. Trend of carpooling and rising demand for self-driving vehicles are likely to push the need for comfortable cabin designs, which would augment growth.

As per a study published by the University of California, carpooling can help private and public sector employees to reduce capital costs of nearly US$ 15,000 to US$ 45,000 per parking space in the U.S. They can also lower operational costs of about US$ 360 to US$ 2,000 per parking space annually.

Vehicle type, the battery electric vehicles segment is anticipated to remain at the forefront through 2032. Surging demand for environmentally friendly mobility solutions to reduce pollution is expected to boost sales of battery electric vehicles globally.

Further, supportive government schemes and initiatives to promote the adoption of sustainable vehicles by eliminating conventional polluting vehicles from roads is set to fuel growth. High demand for quieter cabins and luxury in battery electric vehicles to elevate driving experience is also expected to aid growth.

               
Besides, surging adoption of powered seats in battery electric vehicles and high demand for aftermarket seating solutions are set to augment growth. In April 2022, for instance, Maruti announced that it is planning to launch the Maruti Suzuki XL6 MPV with numerous additional features, including ventilated seats for the driver and front passenger in India.

Both seats will have seat-cooling functionality, which is a highly sought-after feature for Indian cars owing to the country’s climatic condition. Similar innovative product launches by key players in various parts of the globe to cater to specific needs are likely to push growth.

Which Material Type is Most Widely Used for Automotive Interior Trims?

“Increasing Demand for Luxurious & Comfortable Seats Driving Sales of Leather Automotive Interior Trims”

Seats, door trims, pillar trimmings, headliners, and other segments make up the automotive interior trims market.

Since seats are an integral part of every passenger or commercial vehicle, the seating category is predicted to account for the largest share of the automotive interior market over the coming years.

The need for comfort and luxury as well as the increase in vehicle production is driving market growth. The seat has a big impact on the driving and passenger experience, and leather is most widely used for this purpose.

Modern technology enables intelligent sitting adjustment, adaptive comfort, and several other features. Faurecia recently created a cutting-edge seat cover-specific cover carving tech.

Key Takeaways from Automotive Interior Trims Market Study

Europe automotive interior trims market is expected to generate nearly 21.6% of share in 2022.

·         North America is projected to account for 17.5% of the global automotive interior trims market share in 2022.

·         Based on material, the leather segment is set to hold the lion’s share on the back of rising demand for luxurious driver and passenger seating experience.

·         Top 3 countries in the global automotive interior trims market are anticipated to generate a share of 42.6% in the forthcoming years (2022-2032).

·         In terms of end user, the OEM segment is expected to witness fastest growth over the upcoming decade.

Competitive Landscape

The global automotive interior trims market is highly competitive with the presence of a large number of companies. They are investing huge sums in research and development activities to come up with cutting-edge products that would meet government norms.

Meanwhile, a few other companies are aiming to enhance the quality of their existing product portfolios to attract a large consumer base. For instance,

·         In June 2022, Hyundai announced that it has updated the interior trim of Creta and it will now receive a piano-black finish around the center console and infotainment system. The old models only had a dull plastic finish. The newly launched model’s steering wheel will also get piano-black inserts.

·         In January 2022, Adriano Di Marti, a maker of sustainable and environmentally friendly organic leather based in Mexico, introduced Mercedes Vision EQXX at the CES 2022 show. The new seats are upholstered with an automotive material called Dessertex that is made from cactus.

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