This energy charge is applicable to both HT and LT categories To encourage use of clean energy, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has continued the existing concessional tariff of ₹5 per unit for FY22 for electric vehicle charging stations. The concessional tariff was introduced in tariff order in 2018, now in view of issue […]
Five Things to Know Before Considering an Electric Vehicle For Family
Battery type and capacity is a key factor any EV buyer should check before deciding on a particular vehicle. Brand and model should be given a priority as there are a host of new EV brands but reliability remains an issue. Electric mobility is one of the four megatrends that are shaping the global mobility […]
New Aluminum-Ion Battery that Charges 60 Times Faster than Lithium Batteries to Drastically Increase Driving Range for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles have been in hot demand for nearly a decade, though consumers are still concerned about the existing battery technology in terms of the driving range and charging speed. Australia-based Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has managed to develop a new graphene-conductive aluminum battery, and claims that the new battery is able to charge 60 […]
Solarwatt and BMW cooperate on home batteries
The German battery market is currently led by Solarwatt rival Sonnen, part of Shell. FRANKFURT: Solarwatt and BMW cooperate on home batteries Solarwatt will start selling storage batteries from this autumn in cooperation with carmaker BMW amid an ongoing convergence of renewable power and electric mobility, the German photovolatic firm announced on Wednesday. Under the […]
Volkswagen invests $620 million in Northvolt to secure battery supply
The investment, part of a $2.75 billion funding round launched by the maker of lithium-ion batteries, will keep Volkswagen’s stake stable at around 20% and follows an initial 900 million euro investment in 2019. Volkswagen said on Wednesday it was investing a further $620 million in Swedish battery maker Northvolt, in a bid to secure […]
US President Joe Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Includes Battery Recycling Push
Without recycling, the EV revolution would cause 8 million tons of battery scrap to be dumped in US landfills alone by 2040, according to US government estimates. An EV owner holds a cable to charge a Renault electric vehicle. President Joe Biden’s strategy to make the United States a powerhouse in electric vehicles will include […]
ABB Supplies Southeast Asia’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System
WITH the global energy storage system market expected to reach $17.9 billion by 2027, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as the strongest solution to increase grid flexibility and reliability. To help improve grid performance in the country, SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMC), one of the major suppliers of power to the national […]
‘Stationary storage is Crucial to Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Value Chain’
While much attention is paid to the need to recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries, stationary energy storage systems are also “playing a crucial role in the big picture of battery recycling,” Li-Cycle’s chief commercial officer has said. Li-Cycle is a commercial recycler of lithium-ion batteries, headquartered in Canada with facilities in its home country and […]
Apple in Talks With CATL, BYD Over Battery Supplies For Its Electric Car: Sources
Apple has made building manufacturing facilities in the United States a condition for potential battery suppliers, said two of the sources. Apple Inc is in early-stage talks with China’s CATL and BYD about the supply of batteries for its planned electric vehicle, four people with knowledge of the matter said. The discussions are subject to […]
Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Includes Battery Recycling Push
These gaps include the minerals used in EV batteries and consumer electronics. The administration is also looking for ways to reduce metal usage in new battery chemistries. President Joe Biden’s strategy to make the United States a powerhouse in electric vehicles will include boosting domestic recycling of batteries to reuse lithium and other metals, according […]