Volvo’s turnaround plan includes not only improving its software, but also equipping its future electric vehicles with some of the most advanced battery technology available outside China. The EX60 mid-size electric SUV will go on sale in the U.S. and global markets next year, and it will have battery options with two different chemistries, Anders … Continue reading “Why The Volvo EX60 Will Take Volvo's Battery Game To The Next Level”
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Anker is one of the most trusted names in consumer electronics, and has made a massive push into the portable power station business over the last few years. Over the last few weeks, I’ve upgraded all of our home chargers to Anker’s 47-watt wall connectors, … Continue reading “The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station (CleanTechnica Tested)”
Definitions and Plans of Action Hit-and-runs are more common than many drivers realize. These types of crashes can leave victims confused, injured or worse. On the other hand, drivers face heavy legal consequences. Understanding what a hit-and-run is and how to respond can help you stay prepared and protected. This article breaks down everything you … Continue reading “The Driver’s Guide to Understanding Hit-and-Runs”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation of reports that Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van (EDV) seatbelts can malfunction and threaten the driver’s safety. The Electric Delivery Van has long been a part of Rivian’s plans and was key in the American automaker’s early success as a BEV startup. The EDV was … Continue reading “The NHTSA is investigating a seatbelt safety issue in certain Rivian delivery vans”
Since 2021, the Sierra Club has been grading U.S. utilities on their commitment to a clean-energy transition. While most utilities have not earned high marks on the group’s annual scorecards, as a whole they had been showing some progress. That’s over now. The latest edition of the Sierra Club’s “The Dirty Truth” report finds that the country’s … Continue reading “Utilities are doing even worse on climate than they were five years ago”
Japanese battery maker and Tesla supplier Panasonic is working on a breakthrough electric vehicle battery chemistry. The company is working on anode-free lithium metal batteries, which can boost energy density and reduce pack weight. With these new cells, Teslas could potentially get substantially more driving range. The Tesla Model Y got a much-needed upgrade this … Continue reading “The Tesla Model Y Could Get A Huge Range Boost From Panasonic's New Cells”
Honda has officially unveiled the new WN7, its latest electric motorcycle and the first in a planned lineup of larger EV two-wheelers. Designed as a commuter-friendly electric motorcycle for the European market, the WN7 is part of Honda’s push toward carbon neutrality. The launch shines more light on a reveal we’ve long been waiting for. … Continue reading “Honda unveils new WN7 electric motorcycle, but with a huge dealbreaker”
This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page. Monday, September 15th Webinar Topics: … Continue reading “This week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering schedule”
Hyundai’s huge EV manufacturing facility in Georgia became the latest target of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown last week, with federal agents detaining 475 workers, most of them from South Korea. The raid has delayed the opening of the complex’s battery factory, which the automaker is building with LG Energy Solution in the Southeast’s growing “battery … Continue reading “Trump’s immigration crackdown hits clean energy”
CATL unveiled a new LFP battery called Shenxing Pro. It comes in two versions, tuned for long range and fast charging, respectively. CATL has not shared which cars the packs will make their way into, but we do know they’re developed for the European market. CATL, the world’s dominant battery maker, just unveiled a new … Continue reading “New EV Battery Tech Lasts 600,000 Miles, Charges In 10 Minutes”
