Coverage tagged Batteries.
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Dyson will use £16 million in government funding to develop a battery electric vehicle at its Malmesbury headquarters, aiming to create over 500 engineering jobs.
BYD’s battery-powered double-decker begins operations in London, promising up to 190 miles of zero-emission range on a single charge and overnight recharging.
EPFL engineers have demonstrated a prototype charging station using buffer battery storage to deliver a 4.5MW charge, allowing an electric car to recharge in just 15 minutes.
Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.
China is backing battery-electric vehicles while Japan invests in hydrogen, as the two Asian auto giants pursue competing visions for the future of alternative power.
Nissan has launched the 2016 Leaf with a 30kWh battery, increasing its range to 155 miles and offering the upgrade on Acenta and Tekna trims in the UK.
A Harvard Business School researcher argues that low-cost electric vehicles, rather than luxury models like Tesla, are best placed to transform global transport and energy use.
Samsung SDI maintains that falling oil prices will not slow the global shift to electric vehicles, citing regulatory pressure as the key driver through 2020.
Renault-Nissan is reconsidering its battery sourcing strategy, opening the door to external suppliers such as LG Chem as it aims to scale up electric vehicle production.
The electric carmaker has confirmed Storey County, Nevada as the site for its $5 billion battery plant, securing over $1 billion in state tax incentives over 20 years.
Tesla is assessing locations in five US states for a massive battery factory, with Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California all under consideration.
Analysis shows plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles are now rivalling petrol models on total ownership cost, with battery prices dropping and sales rising through mid-2013.
A123 Systems has secured final court approval for its bankruptcy reorganisation, clearing the way for Wanxiang’s acquisition and creditor repayments after months of uncertainty.
Mitsubishi has asked 4,000 owners of its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to stop charging their cars while it investigates two battery overheating incidents linked to its supplier.
Chinese automotive supplier Wanxiang aims to acquire A123 Systems’ civilian battery business using an independent trust, seeking to address US national security concerns and close the deal by February 2013.
Nissan will extend warranty coverage for battery capacity loss on 2011 and 2012 Leaf models in the US, following owner complaints about rapid battery degradation.
Nissan’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee has started manufacturing lithium-ion battery packs for the Leaf, supported by a $1.4bn federal loan and creating over 300 jobs.
Sixteen Fisker Karma plug-in hybrids caught fire and burned after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwaters submerged vehicles at Port Newark, raising questions about battery safety in extreme conditions.
A lithium-ion battery exploded during testing at GM’s Warren, Michigan facility, sending at least two people to hospital and raising questions about battery safety protocols.
A group of Japanese and Chinese investors has emerged as a leading bidder for Saab, proposing to restart production in Sweden with a focus on electric vehicles and battery assembly.
Red Bull Racing is considering a technical partnership with Nissan, via Infiniti, to tap into battery expertise for its Formula One KERS system from 2013.
A Nissan UK executive revealed the Leaf’s 48-module battery pack would cost about £19,000 to replace, raising questions about long-term electric vehicle ownership costs in 2011.
General Motors will provide an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the Chevrolet Volt’s lithium-ion battery, aiming to address buyer concerns ahead of the car’s US launch.
The £210m Sunderland facility will supply lithium-ion batteries for Nissan and Renault EVs from 2012, creating 200 jobs at the plant and 600 more in the UK supply chain.