David Savage, Vice President for the UK and Ireland at Geotab, notes: “With these higher levels of sustained health, batteries in the latest EV models will comfortably outlast the usable life of the vehicle and will likely not need to be replaced.” Dispelling myths about EV battery reliability Despite the improved data on EV battery…

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin, flexible solid-state electrolyte that has the potential to double energy storage in next-generation vehicles, cell phones, laptops, and other devices. Credit: Adam Malin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Researchers at a prominent university have made a groundbreaking discovery in solid-state electrolytes that could significantly transform energy…

Despite a slowdown in electric-vehicle (EV) sales in some countries, demand for batteries was up by around 40% globally last year, and seems likely to continue at a similar pace. Consequently, the world’s appetite for lithium, the vital ingredient in the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that dominate the EV market, is expected to exceed 2.4m tonnes…

Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news! The 2024 Hyundai Sonata HEV Limited has earned the title of Best Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the Southern Automotive Media Association’s (SAMA) inaugural Charged Up Miami event. This prestigious win underscores Hyundai’s leadership in hybrid technology, outperforming competitors like the…

Check out STAT’s exclusive breakthrough devices tracker.  The latest medical devices to receive breakthrough status from the Food and Drug Administration range across conditions, with several treating cardio and neurovascular conditions.  advertisement The FDA’s breakthrough devices program is designed to speed the path to market for novel, potentially lifesaving products. It gives manufacturers better access…

Infrastructure Transport 19 Sep 2024 With the state government actively searching for a second airport location in Bengaluru, the final site appears to be near Nelamangala. According to sources, after extensive evaluation and consideration, the state government has chosen a site near Nelamangala-Kunigal along National Highway 75 for the construction of the proposed second international…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Tesla filed a wireless EV charging patent earlier this year that was just published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 6. This was spotted by SETI Park on X (formerly known as Twitter), and while the general…

Motional, the autonomous vehicle startup backed by Hyundai, is shaking up its leadership ranks. Karl Iagnemma, an early pioneer in the autonomous vehicle industry whose startup Nutonomy lies at the foundation of Motional, is stepping down as president and CEO. Iagnemma will move over to a senior strategy adviser role, while CTO Laura Major will…

Come along for a journey through Siemens’ redesign of a transfer case for the company’s electric vehicle (EV) with Aaron Frankel, VP of Additive Manufacturing. Frankel guided Machine Design through the redesign and manufacturing process for the transfer case on the show floor at IMTS 2024. EV’s are known for their quiet operation, which makes…