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Electric vehicles now match traditional cars for longevity, study finds

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JANUARY 24, 2025

Battery-powered electric vehicles are now more reliable and can match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel enginesmarking a pivotal moment in the drive towards sustainable transportation, a study reveals.

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LiMnO₂ electrodes could replace Ni/Co in electric vehicle batteries

TechXplore

AUGUST 26, 2024

As electric vehicles become more common in the world, a high-energy, low-cost battery utilizing the abundance of manganese (Mn) can be a sustainable option to become commercially available and utilized in the automobile industry. Lithium-ion (or Li-ion) batteries are heavy hitters when it comes to the world of rechargeable batteries.

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New research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles can improve air quality and human health

TechXplore

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A new study from the University of Toronto's Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits.

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Sustainable electrification: Managing resource demands for future electric vehicles

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JUNE 25, 2024

With goals to limit CO2 emissions, many countries have set targets to phase out internal combustion vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EVs).

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New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive

TechXplore

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Crews have installed what's billed as the nation's first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.

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New study finds electric vehicles are driven less than gas cars

TechXplore

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Mass adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is a key part of plans to decarbonize the United States' energy system. As EV ownership in the U.S. increases, understanding how much EV owners are driving their cars informs everything from climate and energy models to U.S. policy and energy planning.

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Electric vehicles could travel farther on a single charge thanks to lithium-sulfur batteries with added platinum

TechXplore

MARCH 5, 2025

More electric vehicles are on the road than ever before. But a recent global survey has found that some EV ownersabout 46% in the U.S.have considered switching back to a gasoline car. The top reason: charging.

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Nickel-based cathodes may pave a path to safer, high-energy electric vehicle batteries

TechXplore

MARCH 12, 2025

Nickel's role in the future of electric vehicle batteries is clear: It's more abundant and easier to obtain than widely used cobalt, and its higher energy density means longer driving distances between charges.

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Researchers develop metric to measure US gaps in electric vehicle charging

TechXplore

JANUARY 28, 2025

Although electric vehicles (EVs) present a considerable opportunity to lower greenhouse gas emissions, EVs currently only account for 1% of vehicles on the road in the U.S.

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A vehicle-to-grid response: Electric vehicles fed power into Australian grid during blackout, says report

TechXplore

JULY 9, 2024

During a major storm event that eventually cut power to tens of thousands of homes, a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) were able to feed power back into Australia's electricity grid, according to a new report from The Australian National University (ANU).

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Improving the range of electric vehicles using aluminum

TechXplore

JANUARY 31, 2025

There are many electric vehicles in Norway, and each contains many electrical conductors. These electrical conductors contribute significantly to the overall weight of the vehicles.

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Charging electric vehicles 5x faster in subfreezing temps

TechXplore

APRIL 1, 2025

A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away.

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Electric vehicles may worsen CO₂ emissions unless powered by renewables: Study

TechXplore

APRIL 9, 2025

The transition to electric vehicles won't reduce carbon emissions unless countries clean up their electricity grids.

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Fabric woven with metal fibers can keep cold-sensitive electric vehicles warm

TechXplore

JANUARY 14, 2025

Lee Dong Yoon's team at KERI's Energy Conversion Research Center has developed a "plane heating element" made of metal fiber fabric technology, characterized by high efficiency and flexibility, to overcome the shortcomings of cold-sensitive electric vehicles (EV).

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Tesla deployed 31GWh of storage in 2024, segment benefited from US$756 million tax credits

Energy Storage News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Texas, US-headquartered electric vehicle (EV), storage and solar manufacturer announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings this week (29 January). Tesla has reported record quarterly and full-year deployment figures for its Megapack and Powerwall battery storage products in its latest financial results.

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Electrolyte engineering: Paving the way for the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries

TechXplore

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to revolutionize everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.

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Enhanced cathode materials could expand electric vehicle driving range

TechXplore

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A research team has advanced cathode materials, a key component of electric vehicle batteries. Their findings could usher in a new chapter in the development of high-capacity high-safety lithium-ion battery materials. Their paper is published in the journal ACS Nano.

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Electric vehicles: The key to a sustainable future or a failed promise?

TechXplore

MARCH 4, 2025

Despite soaring production rates, the uptake of electric vehicles remains dismally low, raising urgent questions about what truly drives consumer behavior and how to ignite change.

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The next tool in the climate toolbox: Your parked EV

GreenBiz

MARCH 15, 2022

Fermata Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy by turning stationary EVs into a source of power for the grid … and cash for their owners.

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Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects.

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5 big questions driving sustainability in 2024

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Fossil fuels, electric vehicles and critical elections will top the list of sustainability concerns.

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Republicans present plans to gut US support for clean energy

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MAY 12, 2025

Congressional committee publishes draft law scrapping subsidies for renewables and electric vehicles

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Groundbreaking tech gives EV users the full picture on battery health

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This spotlights the urgent need to boost dealers confidence in selling and consumers assurance in buying used electric vehicles, in order to build a sustainable, profitable market. Generationals toolset, optimised for vehicles in the UK market, is designed from the ground-up to provide a comprehensive solution to these challenges.

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6 ways banks can drive EV adoption — and grab a big slice of the growing industry pie

GreenBiz

MAY 7, 2024

Accelerating the growth of the electric vehicle market requires capital to fund manufacturing, infrastructure and innovation.

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Sustainability Partners wins contract to provide fleet of 5,000 electric vehicles for state of New Mexico

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MAY 5, 2025

Sustainability Partners (SP) has won a contract from the state of New Mexico for the electrification of over 5,000 fleet vehicles and the deployment of supporting charging infrastructure. SP provides a comprehensive, turnkey electrification solutionElectric Vehicles as a Service.

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Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

TechXplore

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on.

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A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries

TechXplore

APRIL 29, 2025

As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A new study has introduced an innovative solution that could impact electrochemical energy storage technologies.

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Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report

TechXplore

APRIL 30, 2025

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the metal is complex and expensive.

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Eco-friendly lithium extraction method developed for electric vehicle batteries

TechXplore

JANUARY 29, 2025

Researchers at The George Washington University, in collaboration with other institutions, have developed an innovative method to directly extract and purify lithium from geothermal brines that can be used to make batteries found in electric cars.

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New battery innovation focuses on the texture of metal to improve performance

TechXplore

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

To create the new batteries needed for electric vehicles, mobile devices and renewable energy storage, researchers have explored new materials, new designs, new configurations and new chemistry.

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Study of disordered rock salts leads to battery breakthrough

TechXplore

AUGUST 26, 2024

For the past decade, disordered rock salt has been studied as a potential breakthrough cathode material for use in lithium-ion batteries and a key to creating low-cost, high-energy storage for everything from cell phones to electric vehicles to renewable energy storage.

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New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries

TechXplore

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.

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How mounting demand for rubber is driving tropical forest loss

GreenBiz

JANUARY 12, 2024

The growing market for rubber for is a major and overlooked cause of deforestation, and the transition to electric vehicles could accelerate rubber use.

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While rare, why do batteries sometimes catch fire and explode?

TechXplore

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How likely would an electric vehicle battery self-combust and explode? The chances of that happening are actually pretty slim: Some analysts say that gasoline vehicles are nearly 30 times more likely to catch fire than electric vehicles.

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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

It's got close to 300 alternative-fueled vehicles, including electric, hybrid and natural gas buses, sweepers and light-duty vehicles. Airport shuttle buses are a key area where electric vehicles will be able to make a dent, given their dedicated and short routes. One of Genentech's electric buses, made by BYD.

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Machine learning method for early fault detection could make lithium-ion batteries safer

TechXplore

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The safe use of lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems, critically depends on condition monitoring and early fault detection. Failures in individual battery cells can lead to serious issues, including fires.

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Smart Cube AI-optimised battery storage: Smart integration equals energy independence

Energy Storage News

JUNE 17, 2024

The Haier Smart Cube AI-optimised energy storage system enables the smooth integration of solar energy generation, powering appliances and equipment, electric vehicles and low-carbon heating, while giving the user total control.

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Could there be an ‘OPEC of lithium’?

GreenBiz

JUNE 7, 2023

Chile plans to nationalize its vast reserves of lithium, an element essential for development of batteries and electric vehicles. That could force new public-private partnerships for leading suppliers Albemarle and SQM.

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Scientists develop new electrolytes for low-temperature lithium metal batteries

TechXplore

JULY 2, 2024

Electric vehicles, large-scale energy storage, polar research and deep space exploration all have placed higher demands on the energy density and low-temperature performance of energy storage batteries.

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Mechanistic understanding could enable better fast-charging batteries

TechXplore

APRIL 5, 2025

Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, powering everything from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. They're also notorious for overheating or catching fire.

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New AI model could make power grids more reliable amid rising renewable energy use

TechXplore

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed an innovative solution: an artificial intelligence model that can address the uncertainties of renewable energy generation and electric vehicle demand, making power grids more reliable and efficient.

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Maryland is first US state to pass vehicle-to-grid legislation, alongside virtual power plant tariff rules

Energy Storage News

APRIL 9, 2024

The US state of Maryland will require utilities to allow electric vehicles (EVs) with bidirectional chargers to connect to the distribution grid after new legislation was passed last week.

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Key additives improve zinc-based rechargeable batteries for safer energy

TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative may lie in zinc-based batteries.

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A new approach to create fast-charging lithium-ion batteries with a graphite-based anode

TechXplore

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These batteries will ultimately play a crucial role in the advancement of the electronics and energy sector, powering the wide range of portable devices on the market, as well as electric vehicles.

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Electric vehicles now match traditional cars for longevity, study finds

LiMnO₂ electrodes could replace Ni/Co in electric vehicle batteries

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New research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles can improve air quality and human health

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Sustainable electrification: Managing resource demands for future electric vehicles

New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive

New study finds electric vehicles are driven less than gas cars

Electric vehicles could travel farther on a single charge thanks to lithium-sulfur batteries with added platinum

Nickel-based cathodes may pave a path to safer, high-energy electric vehicle batteries

Researchers develop metric to measure US gaps in electric vehicle charging

A vehicle-to-grid response: Electric vehicles fed power into Australian grid during blackout, says report

Improving the range of electric vehicles using aluminum

Charging electric vehicles 5x faster in subfreezing temps

Electric vehicles may worsen CO₂ emissions unless powered by renewables: Study

Fabric woven with metal fibers can keep cold-sensitive electric vehicles warm

Tesla deployed 31GWh of storage in 2024, segment benefited from US$756 million tax credits

Electrolyte engineering: Paving the way for the future of energy storage with solid-state batteries

Enhanced cathode materials could expand electric vehicle driving range

Electric vehicles: The key to a sustainable future or a failed promise?

The next tool in the climate toolbox: Your parked EV

Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine

5 big questions driving sustainability in 2024

Republicans present plans to gut US support for clean energy

Groundbreaking tech gives EV users the full picture on battery health

6 ways banks can drive EV adoption — and grab a big slice of the growing industry pie

Sustainability Partners wins contract to provide fleet of 5,000 electric vehicles for state of New Mexico

Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries

Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report

Eco-friendly lithium extraction method developed for electric vehicle batteries

New battery innovation focuses on the texture of metal to improve performance

Study of disordered rock salts leads to battery breakthrough

New design overcomes key barrier to safer, more efficient EV batteries

How mounting demand for rubber is driving tropical forest loss

While rare, why do batteries sometimes catch fire and explode?

The top 25 most sustainable fleets

Machine learning method for early fault detection could make lithium-ion batteries safer

Smart Cube AI-optimised battery storage: Smart integration equals energy independence

Could there be an ‘OPEC of lithium’?

Scientists develop new electrolytes for low-temperature lithium metal batteries

Mechanistic understanding could enable better fast-charging batteries

New AI model could make power grids more reliable amid rising renewable energy use

Maryland is first US state to pass vehicle-to-grid legislation, alongside virtual power plant tariff rules

Key additives improve zinc-based rechargeable batteries for safer energy

A new approach to create fast-charging lithium-ion batteries with a graphite-based anode

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