How to keep the grid stable with the great EV switchover
With the UK Government’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars from the year 2035, that’s less than 5,500 days left and the time remaining…
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Lithium-ion battery alternatives are key to the carbon-neutral future
The transport sector is the fastest-growing contributor to climate emissions, according to the World Health Organisation. Transport accounted for about 23% of global CO2 dioxide emissions in 2010, up from…
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How mission-specific EVs can revolutionize mobility and save the planet
The automotive industry is changing faster than it has ever done before. Major OEMs are investing enormous amounts of money in electric vehicles and many new, non-traditional players are emerging.…
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The role of the electric car in 2035 and beyond
In the UK after 2035, consumers will no longer be able to walk into a car showroom and buy a brand new car that uses petrol or diesel. Although petrol…
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Should we standardize electric vehicle batteries?
It is estimated that by 2050, 74% of Europe’s vehicle stock will be battery powered. Yet, despite this widespread uptake of electric vehicles there has been little conversation about standardizing…
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Solving the problem with electric bus design
A number of European cities have committed to securing only zero-emission buses by 2025. However, to achieve this objective, manufacturers must make bold design choices, radically changing bus componentry, systems,…
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Tesla battery day: What to expect and what it means for the electric vehicle industry
Tesla is set to hold its much-anticipated Battery Day on September 22 where CEO Elon Musk is expected to share information about a battery boasting a million-mile lifetime and announce…
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Are methanol fuel-cells the solution to carbon-neutral heavy-duty vehicles?
Electrification of road transport is gaining momentum as a solution for long-term decarbonization of the global transportation sector is necessary. For passenger and light-duty vehicles direct electrification with batteries is…
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Designing the EV battery of the future
Rapid advances in battery chemistry combined with evolving mobility habits are challenging the traditional approach to optimizing battery performance. Here, Dr. Doron Myersdorf, CEO of StoreDot, explains why battery manufacturers…
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Electrifying heavy vehicles: In for the long haul?
A report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals that there are currently around 28 million trucks and buses in the United States — 10% of its vehicle…
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