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California offers additional $14,000 in low-income EV incentives
Jun 24, 2024 · The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has introduced incentives of up to $14,000 on EVs under a new Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP). The new scheme is aimed at promoting clean mobility among low-income consumers. Low-income residents of California can take advantage of the DCAP when they …
How WLTP range is really calculated - electrive.com
May 23, 2022 · Stating the new WLTP value is voluntary -Volkswagen gives a combined power consumption according to the current WLTP of 16.9 kWh/100km. One could reasonably assume that range would be calculated by dividing 77 kWh battery capacity by 16.9 kWh/100km standard consumption according to WLTP. Mathematically, that would be 456 km.
Hyperdrive & BorgWarner Gateshead acquired by Turntide
Aug 6, 2021 · BorgWarner. Electric aircraft. UK battery manufacturer Hyperdrive Innovation and EV tech firm BorgWarner Gateshead have been acquired by the Silicon Valley-based electric motor developer Turntide Technologies. Turntide will establish operations in Gateshead, England, marking the beginning of a multi-year investment in the region.
Volkswagen reveals PHEV plans with >100 km range
Sep 29, 2021 · A new generation of plug-in hybrid drives is expected to be used from 2023. The plan is for the 1.4 TSI combustion engine used so far to be replaced by the 1.5 TSI. Secondly, the battery capacity and thus the electric range are to increase significantly – the latter to around 100 kilometres. In addition, Volkswagen’s PHEVs will in future ...
Tesla validates LMFP cells from CATL already used by Chery
Feb 29, 2024 · New battery cells from CATL with lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) chemistry are already being used in a Chinese electric model. The new batteries will also be used by Tesla in the future, where the new cells are already being validated. In June 2023, there was an initial media report that Tesla would equip the new edition of its Model 3 ...
Aito releases electric SUV M5 EV in China - electrive.com
Sep 7, 2022 · Aito M5 EV. BEV. 1. Aito, a subsidiary of Huawei and Seres, is launching its first all-electric model in China. Called the Aito M5 EV, the electric SUV is available with either rear- or all-wheel drive at prices starting at 288,600 and 319,800 yuan (approximately 41,765 euros and 46,280 euros, respectively). The Aito M5 EV is based on Huawei ...
Sodium over lithium: The low-cost alternative to Li-ion batteries
Aug 23, 2021 · Sulfur-ion and Sulfur-Lithium-Hybrids are also things now. Sulfur is a lot like sodium in most every way, but slightly cheaper (~$30/kwh vs. $40-55/kwh for sodium-ion and $130-$180/kwh for various lithiums, excluding LICs and LTOs) The sulfur-lithium hybrids are advantageous because they're still cheaper ($90-100/kwh) but provide HIGHER density than regular lithiums, rapid charge/discharge ...
MG ZS EV review: It’s truly long range and a bargain
Feb 8, 2022 · updated on 25 April 2023. BEV. MG Motor. MG ZS EV. 16. 440 km of range for less than €30,000 after subsidies – that’s the MG ZS EV Long Range in a nutshell. The same applies in the UK: 273 miles in WLTP for less than 30k. No Volkswagen or any other European manufacturer has such a car in its portfolio but MG.
ElectricBrands files for insolvency under self-administration
Feb 2, 2024 · 15. ElectricBrands states that it has filed an application for insolvency under self-administration with the Darmstadt Local Court and is seeking to reorganise the company by taking this step. The court ordered provisional self-administration on 29 January 2024. The aim is to completely reorganise the company, according to a company press release.