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Nov 5, 2024 · Vehicle Sales Volvo’s European BEV sales slip into third. All-electric’s position as the Sino-Swedish OEM’s best-selling vehicle type in Europe suffers October setback
The twelve most promising EV battery innovations - EV inFocus
Feb 14, 2024 · Almost all of the EVs sold in North America currently use lithium-ion batteries with cathodes using some type of nickel-cobalt chemistry. To date, these batteries have offered the best combination of range, power and size.
Volkswagen may end up owning more than 20pc of Rivian
19 hours ago · German OEM Volkswagen will own c.22pc of US EV pure play Rivian based on the former’s equity commitments to the latter as part of their software joint venture (JV), EV inFocus calculates based on current share prices. And, while not an exact science, a stake anywhere near this size will likely only add to speculation that the endgame of the collaboration may be a VW takeover of the US firm.
The 12 EV predictions for 2024 of Christmas - EV inFocus
Dec 13, 2023 · 2023 was another massive year in EVs for two reasons. Firstly, continued strong adoption across all Western markets has — despite some naysaying by definitely-not-incentivised elements in the anti-climate lobby — kept electrification firmly on track. Secondly, EV inFocus was launched. Not first to the party perhaps, but fully committed to serving the best EV news and analysis for strategic ...
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Musk shares Tesla 48V architecture with competitors - EV inFocus
Dec 11, 2023 · Elon Musk, CEO of EV market leader Tesla, has shared his company’s design for a 48V bus system with rival automakers, in a move that could herald greater collaboration between OEMs in EV technology innovation.Tesla has been working to implement 48V architecture for some time, but has only now launched it in its newly released Cybertruck.
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Ford reconsidering battery vertical integration - EV inFocus
Feb 7, 2024 · Detroit automaker Ford has signalled that it is reassessing its vertically integrated battery supply strategy as it weighs up options for its second generation of EVs.. The automaker's EV division, Model E, reported a full-year Ebitda loss of $4.7bn on the back of its first generation EV line-up, and the company now says it is re-evaluating production strategies.
US battery start-up touts energy density solid-state breakthrough
Sep 11, 2024 · "The Solstice solid-state battery technology represents another landmark milestone in our partnership with Factorial, which is a cornerstone of Mercedes-Benz's strategy and commitment to leading the charge in battery development," says Mercedes chief technology officer Markus Schaefer.
US incentives boosting EV sales, despite slowdown
Feb 23, 2024 · Sales grew by 43.5pc between 2021 and 2022, and 50pc between 2022 and 2023. This growth is unlikely to be repeated in 2024, the report says. “But sustained 50pc year-over-year sales growth was neither expected to occur as a result of the IRA, nor is it required to achieve the legislation’s goal of a 40pc reduction in net GHG emissions by 2030,” the report notes.