E-Mobility

Dive into the electrifying world of Battery Management Systems with Vaneet Kumar, VP of R&D at SVOLT, as he unveils how they are revolutionizing electric vehicles' performance and safety.

Car manufacturers are stepping up their efforts to expand the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen are investing in their own charging infrastructure, while Tesla continues to expand its existing Supercharger network.

2024/03/25 - In mid-2023, Porsche opened a premium charging station in Bingen/Rhine, capable of charging up to 300 kW and offering a lounge for customers. This Charging Lounge – with six DC fast charging stations up to 300 kW each and four AC charging points of 22 kW each – serves as the prototype for a planned Europe-wide expansion. Over the next few years, Porsche plans to build similar stations at intervals of 200 to 250 kilometers along major traffic routes in Europe...

Up to twice as much energy at the same size: Solid-State Batteries (SSB) are at the forefront of current research and development in the field of electric mobility. They are considered the next big thing that could significantly improve the performance, safety, and range of electric vehicles (EVs). Compared to the currently dominant lithium-ion batteries, which use a liquid or gel-like electrolyte, they offer several crucial advantages.

2024/03/18 - Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid one. This not only allows for higher energy density but also increases safety, as the risk of leaks and the resulting fires are minimized.
There are three types of solid electrolyte system, namely oxides, sulfides, and polymer electrolyte...

They each represent different approaches to sustainable mobility: battery electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and e-fuels for combustion engines. DRIVEN has compared the concepts. Who’s the winner?

2024/03/15 - How do we compare the alternative drive systems?
Various criteria are relevant when it comes to evaluating alternative drive types. In view of finite resources, primary energy consumption is particularly important – this is the total amount of energy that is directly obtained and consumed from natural sources before it is converted into other forms of energy. Primary energy consumption therefore measures the energy input in its original form.

In order to offer drivers of electric cars a simple way of assessing the state of health (SOH) of the battery over its entire service life, TÜV Rheinland is now offering a "Battery Quick Check" in collaboration with Twaice.

2024/03/15 - The condition of the battery is crucial for the resale value of an electric vehicle. Vehicle owners are therefore interested in knowing how far battery degradation has progressed, while potential buyers want to objectively and independently assess the "State Of Health". The battery in electric vehicles is a wear part that deteriorates over time, both through charging and discharging cycles and through the mere passage time. The Battery Quick Check requires that the electric vehicle be connected to...

The US government has made a total of 12 billion US dollars available to car manufacturers and suppliers in the form of grants and loans for the expansion of electromobility out of a total volume of 370 billion dollars.

This funding is intended for retrofitting factories for the production of electric vehicles and the necessary components. This move, announced by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, is seen as a response to criticism from automakers and unions who had lamented environmental regulations.
The government wants to ensure that no jobs are jeopardized while transitioning to electromobility...

According to the media, it is the “electric car game changer” that makes “electric mobility truly affordable for everyone”: the new Citroën ë-C3 will be launched in spring 2024 and can already be ordered now. 

The small car’s battery scores with its impressive technical details. Two key figures explain the euphoric media response to the small French car from Stellantis: the combination of its low entry-level price of just 23,300 euros (without subsidies) and its range of 300 kilometers according to the WLTP-standard. A combination that was previously unheard of for a five-seater compact car. Until now, customers have either had to dig much deeper into...