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Nissan said to phase out Leaf EV

Nissan bet billions that the world was ready for an electric car back in 2010. But the Leaf never lit up the market, and now as the industry rushes to EVs, Nissan is preparing to phase it out......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsJul 14th, 2022

Apple secretly tapped BYD for long-range EV battery tech, report says

Apple and BYD teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, Bloomberg reported, signaling just how far the iPhone maker went in its efforts to produce a car......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

For the EV supply chain, it"s back to basics

Battery suppliers' optimism at The Battery Show was paired with caution......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

GM invests $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano for EV batteries

The automaker has invested in and partnered with companies along the EV battery supply chain, from raw materials to recycling, as it works to secure a supply chain for its electric vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

For the EV supply chain, its back to basics

Battery suppliers' optimism at The Battery Show was paired with caution......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Nissan future-proofs Murano with redesign paving way for electrification

The midsize crossover rides on a revised version of Nissan's D platform and can support hybrid or PHEV variants......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Detroit 3 suppliers face dilemmas on rapidly growing China EV business

As Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and other traditional automakers lose ground in China, their suppliers are scrambling to fill the void and preserve positions in what is now the world’s largest auto market. .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

Sun reaches maximum phase in 11-year solar cycle

In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international Solar Cycle Prediction Panel announced that the sun has reached its solar maximum period, whic.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Arthropods dominate plant litter decomposition in drylands

Researchers have shown that larger insects such as woodlice and beetles play as much of a crucial role in leaf litter decomposition across different habitats and seasons as microbes and smaller invertebrates......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe

The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Honda ups its EV game with 3 new production technologies for 0 Series

Honda plants in the U.S. are already being outfitted with all manner of cutting-edge manufacturing gear for the Japanese carmaker's next-gen 0 Series electric vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

AI can spot EV battery defects

Detecting defects is the most prevalent use of AI in EV batteries for now, but companies are considering how it could help with battery performance later......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Toyota, Honda, Nissan pivot to startups as reinvented Japan Mobility Show convenes for new schedule

The reinvented Japan Mobility Show kicks off its new annualized schedule outside Tokyo with a business-to-business agenda focused on matching startups with such giants of Japan Inc. as Toyota, Nissan and Honda......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

2025 Porsche Macan EV first drive: electrifying a bestseller

The second-generation Porsche Macan is exclusively offered as an EV, which represents a bold move as it's one of the brand's best sellers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

EV battery companies use AI to identify defects

Detecting defects is the most prevalent use of AI in EV batteries for now, but companies are considering how it could help with battery performance later......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

China"s BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe

The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Is DC fast charging really that bad for your EV’s battery? We asked the experts

There are plenty of recommendations about how you should charge your EV, like that you shouldn't DC fast charge often. But does doing so really have an impact?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Fiat aims big with social media campaign for its tiny EV

In a video called "You Say Tomato, We Say Pomodoro," Fiat contrasts the 6,800-pound Cybertruck with the 2,900-pound 500e......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Mexico has prototypes for its own compact EV, President Claudia Sheinbaum says

The president didn’t name specific companies that could produce EVs, but said that Mexican manufacturers of motors will work together with researchers on potentially multiple models......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

GM launches PowerBank, a battery that could rival Tesla’s PowerWall

General Motor’s unit GM Energy has just released PowerBank, a stationary energy storage battery pack, which gives electric vehicles (EV) owners the ability to store and transfer energy from the electric grid, and the option of integrating with sola.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 13th, 2024

Elon Musk reveals Hollywood vision for Tesla, but new budget model is a no-show

Musk presented an autonomous Cybercab for 2026 then a futuristic Robovan, but investors want to see a budget $25,000 EV that Tesla could start selling next year to boost volume......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024