Deployment of 5-minute battery swaps could support hundreds of commercial EVs Ample says it’s a straightforward retrofit, switching to its own battery packs Solution is less demanding on the grid than fast-charging stations California-based startup Ample is looking to deploy its battery-swapping tech with fleets of electric delivery trucks in Tokyo. Ample opened its first … Continue reading “Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks”
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A project in Europe aims to create a battery that’s environmentally friendly and energy-dense. Researchers have reportedly developed a “super glue” that maintains the structure of a pack even after damage. The chemistry includes special cathodes and anodes and a new type of electrolyte that protects them both. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for electric vehicle … Continue reading “Self-Healing 'Sandwich' EV Battery Aims To Cure Range Anxiety”
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The 2025 Ford E-Transit—an all-electric version of the automaker’s Transit van—receives some new options while holding steady on pricing. An E-Transit cargo van costs $51,000 before destination—about the same as a 2024 model. Ford also offers chassis cab and cutaway versions priced at $46,200 and $45,700 before destination, respectively. 2025 Ford E-Transit New for 2025 … Continue reading “2025 Ford E-Transit electric van aims for electricians”
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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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On Thursday, Faraday Future provided a status update on its FX sub-brand, which was announced in September 2024 and further detailed at CES 2025 in January. The company once again reaffirmed plans for an affordable EV called the FX 5 that will cost between $20,000 and $30,000 and a larger model called the FX 6 … Continue reading “Faraday Future aims for mainstream masses with $20,000 EV”
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The test car is named after three record-setting Renault prototypes from the last century Renault claims the mostly carbon-fiber prototype weighs less than 2,204 pounds Most of the weight is from an 87-kwh capacity battery pack Renault on Thursday unveiled a concept car designed not just to look pretty on auto show stands, but to … Continue reading “Renault Filante aims to be EV efficiency lab on wheels”
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Large-scale energy storage today is dominated by lithium-ion batteries, which use an electrochemical reaction to pack away and discharge power. Exowatt, instead, stores solar energy in a thermal battery (a fancy term for a hot brick) that can hold its energy for up to 24 hours. Humans have been storing heat energy in hot materials for millennia; manufacturers … Continue reading “Exowatt aims to repurpose old tech to deal with new AI power demand”
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It’s crucial to add more tools such as Hydronic Shell’s tech to the building-decarbonization toolbox, Rodriguez noted. Buildings account for about a third of the nation’s annual carbon emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and space heating is the biggest source of onsite climate pollution. While Hydronic Shell’s innovation isn’t for every large building … Continue reading “This startup aims to decarbonize big buildings without hassling tenants”