This is the second article in our four-part series on data centers and electricity demand. Read part 1. There’s no question that data centers are about to cause U.S. electricity demand to spike. What remains unclear is by how much. Right now, there are few credible answers. Just a lot of uncertainty — and “a lot of … Continue reading “Utilities are flying blind on data center demand. That’s a big problem.”
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In-wheel motor maker Elaphe doesn’t see issues with durability or unsprung mass “Vehicle-level” integration of tech could bring 20% cheaper vehicles, 20% efficiency boost Elaphe is targeting 95% efficiency on a battery-to-wheel basis by 2030 If you took a quick look at the display stand for Slovenia’s Elaphe Propulsion Technologies at CES 2025 last month, … Continue reading “Here's how in-wheel motors could cut EV cost, boost range 20%”
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Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh appeared on the YouTube channel Jay Leno’s Garage with prototypes of the Terra truck and the Traveler SUV. He revealed the two different battery types on the fully electric models and the extended range versions. The fully electric models will get 350 miles of range, whereas the EREVs will get … Continue reading “Scout's EVs And 'Harvester' EREV Will Use Two Different Battery Types”
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Best-Selling 3-Row Outlander Gets Updates In and Out The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has gone through updates and revisions that reflect customer comments from when it was launched all-new in 2022. Clean Fleet Report recently spent a half-day driving a 2025 Outlander SEL S-AWC, getting a feel for what the best-selling model in the Mitsubishi line-up … Continue reading “Flash Drive: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL S-AWC”
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Image: Zevtron Zevtron, ParkMobile, and Athena Partners Strategy Group are together supporting charging site owners and EV drivers affected by Shell Recharge’s shutdown of its EV charger software. Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software in third-party commercial EV chargers in the US and Canada. It will service third-party commercial fleet EV chargers until April 30; … Continue reading “Zevtron, ParkMobile to support discontinued Shell Recharge EV chargers”
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As the battery industry is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2030, driven by the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, manufacturers face the dual challenge of rapid innovation and stringent quality requirements. Traditional testing methods often fall short in detecting internal defects or optimizing complex designs. CT scanning addresses these challenges by … Continue reading “How to optimize battery development and production with CT technology”
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Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced the start of real-world testing of prototype solid-state battery cells from the U.S. firm Factorial. These cells were installed in a Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan in late 2024, and the car has been used in laboratory tests since then, according to a Mercedes press release. The automaker now claims the EQS is … Continue reading “Mercedes EQS aims for 621-mile range, tests solid-state battery”
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Mercedes-Benz and Factorial announced a prototype EQS equipped with a solid-state battery. Road testing has already started. Solid-state batteries promise more range, faster charging times and better fire safety at similar or reduced weight compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The EQS is expected to deliver 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of range on the WLTP cycle. … Continue reading “Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road”
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Packing up to 852 hp and a cutting-edge technology stack developed by Huawei, Chinese luxury brand Maextro just revealed its latest entry into the Mercedes-Maybach EQS and Rolls-Royce Spectre segment of ultra-luxe EVs. Meet the all-new Maextro S800. Despite a somewhat steady stream of new Chinese EVs that defy expectations and threaten to re-set the … Continue reading “Huawei Maextro set to challenge Maybach, Rolls-Royce in China with 852 hp”
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Volvo Penta will debut its latest modular and scalable battery energy storage system (BESS) platform for the off-grid construction and mining industries at the bauma equipment show – here’s what you can expect. Best-known for its marine engines and gensets, Volvo Penta is the power production arm of the Volvo Group, specializing in putting energy to … Continue reading “Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025”