Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen’s Revolutionary EV Battery Design: Paving the Way for More Efficient, Accessible, and Powerful Electric Vehicles
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Volkswagen’s Revolutionary EV Battery Design: Paving the Way for More Efficient, Accessible, and Powerful Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen is revolutionizing electric vehicles (EVs) with a unified battery cell format, aiming for cost-effective and high-performance EVs. The innovative “cell-to-pack” design maximizes energy density and efficiency, moving away from cumbersome module-based designs. Cooling challenges are addressed with narrow cooling channels, ensuring
14 March 2025
The Breakthrough That Could Turbocharge Electric Vehicles: High-Nickel Cathodes
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The Breakthrough That Could Turbocharge Electric Vehicles: High-Nickel Cathodes

High-nickel cathodes are emerging as a pivotal component in enhancing battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs), potentially offering longer driving ranges. These cathodes, despite thermal instability concerns, have been closely examined by researchers who performed extensive testing to identify their critical state
13 March 2025
The Ultimate Electric Duel: Why Rivian and QuantumScape Are Driving Investors Wild
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The Ultimate Electric Duel: Why Rivian and QuantumScape Are Driving Investors Wild

Rivian showcases robust electric trucks, plans expansion with upcoming models R2 and R3. A $5.8 billion investment, primarily from Volkswagen, marks Rivian’s promising future despite steady production. QuantumScape is developing pioneering solid-state batteries with improved charging, safety, and longevity. QuantumScape’s collaborations with
22 February 2025
Shockwaves in the Auto World: Italy Probes EV Giants Over Consumer Clarity
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Shockwaves in the Auto World: Italy Probes EV Giants Over Consumer Clarity

The Italian competition authority is investigating major automotive companies including Stellantis, Tesla, Volkswagen, and BYD. The investigation focuses on the communication of key information to consumers about electric vehicles (EVs), especially regarding driving range under different conditions. Concerns are raised about the
22 February 2025
Rivian’s Leap into Profit: Can the Electric Trailblazer Sustain the Momentum?
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Rivian’s Leap into Profit: Can the Electric Trailblazer Sustain the Momentum?

Rivian’s automotive division reports its first gross profit, marking a major milestone for the electric vehicle company. This achievement reflects Rivian’s potential to compete with established players in the electric vehicle market. The company’s recent success offers optimism for a future focused
21 February 2025