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Electric car battery life extended in new research project

Learn about the new research project conducted at Mälardalen University that focuses on extending the battery life of an electric car.

NEEMO Project: Networking for Excellence in Electric Mobility Operations

Learn about how the NEEMO project has the potential to revolutionise the electric mobility landscape worldwide.

5 factors that could be draining your EV battery

Learn about the factors that cause a draining EV battery and how to take measures to extend the range of your battery.

Adianano: Improving the efficiency of lithium-ion battery production

Learn how the Adianano microwave exfoliation method for lithium-ion battery production is efficient, removing the need for complex equipment.

Electric car range drops by over 30% in cold weather

A real-world electric car range test has revealed that cold weather can reduce driving capacity by more than 30% in some popular models. 

Electric car battery life extended by a revolutionary polymer coating

Learn about an innovative polymer coating has been demonstrated to boost electric car battery life by up to 15 years.

New electric vehicle fluids testing device developed 

A mechanical testing device has been developed to examine friction and wear associated with electric vehicle fluids.  

BMW brings a revolutionary fleet of hydrogen vehicles to our roads

The fleet of hydrogen vehicles is set to be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups.

Are our electric car batteries really sustainable?

Electric car batteries are crucial to meeting the terms of the Paris Agreement; however, they can have a substantial environmental toll.

First UK Gigafactory back on track as Recharge Industries complete Britishvolt takeover

The first UK Gigafactory is set to become a reality, with Recharge Industries™ announcing its successful takeover bid for Britishvolt.

Electric car range significantly boosted by lithium-air battery revelation

A new lithium-air battery has four times the energy density of lithium-ion batteries and will extend electric car range significantly.

Paving the way for Gallium Nitride traction inverters

VisIC Technologies has demonstrated an efficient Gallium Nitride-based 3-phase traction inverter with an automotive-grade PMSM motor.

UK Government announces £113m funding for emission-free electric aircraft

The UK Government is funding £113m through the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme to pioneer electric aircraft.

Hydrogen engine technology accelerated through €40m EIB funding

The PUNCH Group has been awarded €40m in funding by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance hydrogen engine technology.

New smart EV charging system could save consumers up to £1,000 a year

Thanks to plans for a new EV charging system, UK electric vehicle owners are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring.

Electric cars could cut transportation costs for 90% of households

Results from a University of Michigan study suggest that 90% of households in the US could save money by transitioning to electric cars.

SwRI to retrofit hydrogen engine-powered heavy-duty vehicle

A new project pioneered at SwRI will convert a Class 8 heavy-duty vehicle into zero-emission mobility using a hydrogen engine.

Test driving an electric vehicle may influence uptake

Researchers from Ohio State University have found that test driving an electric vehicle may increase the likelihood of purchase.

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As e-mobility grows in popularity, the issues surrounding EV transport – including charging infrastructure, battery safety, sustainable disposal of EV batteries and the need to source increasing amounts of lithium and other component materials ethically – become more pressing.

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Improving electric vehicle battery safety with calorimetry

In the latest eBook from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Dr Carlos Ziebert, Head of the IAM-AWP Calorimeter Center discusses the role of calorimetry in improving electric vehicle battery safety. The European Commission’s ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy‘ aims to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2050. A key...

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Improving lithium-ion battery safety for electric vehicles

In this latest eBook from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Dr Carlos Ziebert, Head of the Calorimeter Center, discusses the importance of improving lithium-ion battery safety for electric vehicles, and the significant role that calorimetry plays in this. With the announcement of the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy that...

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Super Bowl commercials feature electric vehicles

Brent Wilson, CEO and President of Galvanic Energy, discusses how EVs are becoming increasingly prevalent in Super Bowl commercials.