Electric Vehicles Charged | Nebraska Department of Transportation Opens Request for Proposals for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Under NEVI
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has opened a procurement opportunity under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula (NEVI) program. The Nevada Department of Transportation has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R231-24 to select one or more qualified contractors to build, own and operate DC fast charging stations at seven locations along the I-80 […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Efficient and Cost-Effective Power Conversion for Electric Commercial Vehicles (Webinar)
The electrification of commercial vehicles is crucial to reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable transportation industry. However, this transition poses several challenges in energy conversion that must be effectively addressed to ensure the success of electric commercial vehicles. Developing power electronics systems that can handle high voltages and currents while maintaining high efficiency is […]
Advanced Thermal Management Systems for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are a green energy solution that paves the way for a pollution-free future. At the heart of modern electric vehicles is the lithium-ion battery, which poses significant challenges due to its sensitivity to temperature changes. This article explores current battery thermal management systems (BTMS), evaluates their practical applications and design considerations to ensure […]
Musk Shares Latest Tesla FSD v12.5 Software Update for HW3 Vehicles
Tesla has been rolling out the latest version of its supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, version 12.5, over the past few weeks, but only to those with vehicles equipped with the newer HW4 computer. While HW3-equipped vehicles are expected to launch this week, CEO Elon Musk said over the weekend that the team is still […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | Ion Storage Systems Receives $20 Million in ARPA-E Funding to Commercialize Solid-State Batteries
Ion Storage Systems, a US manufacturer of solid-state batteries, will receive $20 million from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program (SCALEUP) to fund critical developments in pioneering energy technologies with untapped potential. Ion was one of four companies to receive SCALEUP funding in 2024 as part of the program’s $63.5 […]
#6 Reasons to Use Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles need an energy storage system to power the vehicle’s propulsion system. There are many energy storage systems such as batteries, supercapacitors, rotating wheels, fuel cells, etc. It is the most widely used battery in electric vehicles due to its relatively mature technology, good energy density and cycle life. At present, many batteries have […]
Electric Vehicles ChargePoint Wins 125 NEVI Awards for Funding Fast Charging Sites for Electric Vehicles
For advocates, change isn’t coming fast enough, and some have criticized states for being slow to implement public EV charging projects funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI). The Biden administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (EVIDPs) for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico in 2022 (ahead of schedule). So […]
Charged Electric Vehicles | New Technology Platform Identifies Strengths of Electric Vehicle Batteries
A new technology platform that enhances the performance and life of electric vehicle batteries. Lithium batteries offer the highest energy density of any battery type. Lithium batteries can store more energy in a smaller, lightweight package than any other type of battery. As a result, lithium-based batteries are the preferred battery type for all types […]
Charged electric vehicles | Shell opens a megawatt charger for electric trucks and boats in Amsterdam
Shell has deployed a self-developed megawatt charger for dual use by both electric trucks and waterborne ships at the company’s Energy Transport Campus in Amsterdam (ETCA), a facility where the oil giant showcases its current energy technologies. The charging station uses the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for charging heavy electric vehicles developed by […]
Ford is reviewing dealer requirements for selling electric vehicles
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! It was a big shock at the time. In September of 2022, Ford CEO Jim Farley issued an ultimatum to its dealers – invest in the equipment and training needed to successfully sell electric vehicles or you will […]