Author: Derick Munoz

Cummins, a global power and technology leader, has launched Accelera by Cummins, a new brand for its New Power business unit. Accelera provides a diverse portfolio of zero-emissions solutions for many of the world’s most vital industries, empowering customers to accelerate their transition to a sustainable future. The launch of Accelera is a significant step forward in Cummins’ efforts to achieve its Destination Zero strategy, focused on evolving Cummins technologies to reach zero emissions across its product portfolio. The company has invested more than $1.5 billion in research and technology, capital and acquisitions over the past several years to build…

German automotive supplier Schaeffler has announced that it will soon begin series production of its in-wheel electric drive for three customers who manufacture compact municipal vehicles. The new drive technology, which features all necessary components installed directly in the wheel rim, is designed to make vehicles more agile and easier to manoeuvre in urban traffic while freeing up space that can be used for additional batteries or storage. Speaking about the new drive technology, Matthias Zink, CEO of Schaeffler Automotive OEM, said: “We are excited to introduce our innovative in-wheel electric drive to the market. This technology is a game-changer…

The future of internal combustion engines (ICEs) in the European Union (EU) is a hotly debated topic, with some advocating for a complete phase-out in the near future. However, a potential solution may be on the horizon as the German transport ministry has announced that it no longer wants to renegotiate CO2 limits for cars, effectively signaling the end of ICEs from 2035. While it remains to be seen whether the EU Commission will accept these demands, this development is a step in the right direction towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to a recent report by German publication Der…

Rivian is reportedly relocating parts of its manufacturing engineering team to Illinois in an effort to accelerate production, according to an anonymous source cited in a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. The move is expected to be announced soon, and will require some manufacturing engineering employees to relocate to central Illinois or the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California. While Rivian has declined to confirm the relocation, a spokesperson told Reuters, “In terms of ramping production, it’s helpful to have the manufacturing and engineering teams closer to our facilities in Normal as well as our headquarters in Irvine.” The…

Sources familiar with the matter have told Electrek that Tesla has communicated to its employees that it expects to lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit on its cheapest electric car, the Model 3 Standard Range. This is due to the fact that the battery pack for this vehicle uses LFP battery cells built in China, which does not meet the requirements for battery production in North America and battery material sourcing in countries with free trade agreements with the US in order to access the tax credit. It’s worth noting that this expectation has not yet been officially confirmed,…

Seat’s CEO, Wayne Griffiths, has confirmed that the company has no plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) until at least 2026, with Cupra being their priority in terms of electrification. Speaking at the annual press conference of Seat and Cupra, Griffiths stated that “the new electric cars we are focused on at the moment are for Cupra. We cannot electrify both brands at once. Seat is combustion, Cupra is BEV. I think the idea that the two brands complement each other, being in the market at the same time, particularly during this transition phase, makes a lot of sense.”…

Electric vehicles have been gaining popularity in the market, with manufacturers benefiting from government programs that offer incentives and special access to customers. However, there has been growing concern about the validity of zero-emissions claims made by many electric automobile, motorbike, and scooter companies. While these vehicles produce no greenhouse gases directly, the mining and manufacturing processes, as well as EV charging, emit CO2. To address this issue, France has instituted a new law that prohibits manufacturers from claiming a vehicle is carbon neutral if the same cannot be said of its production or recharging stages. The law came into…

In a move towards achieving more sustainable delivery solutions, SEUR, a parcel delivery company and part of the DPD Group in Spain, has partnered with Repsol, an oil company, to establish over 150 electric vehicle charging stations across 55 of its branches nationwide. With the world gradually transitioning towards a greener future, the partnership is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of clean energy in the transportation sector. As part of SEUR’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the company plans to integrate 3,000 electric vehicles into its fleet by 2030, in a bid to reduce its…

Kia Motors has continued its electrification journey with the unveiling of its latest concept, the EV5 electric SUV. The South Korean automaker is looking to expand its line-up of electric vehicles and accelerate its position in the zero-emissions vehicle market. The EV5 concept offers a glimpse of what we can expect from Kia’s next all-electric production SUV, set to be released later this year. Kia has been reimagining itself in the new era of electric vehicles, experimenting with eco-friendly transport options for several years now. Its latest generation of electric vehicles has taken the brand to new heights, with models…

Hyundai Canada has just announced the pricing of the Ioniq 6 electric sedan, a larger and sleeker follow-up to the previously released Ioniq 5. The company has set the base price for the Ioniq 6 at $54,999, with all three models of the new electric sedan eligible for government rebates. One of the most exciting features of the Ioniq 6 is its ultra-fast charging capabilities, with a battery system capable of charging at speeds of up to 350 kW. This means the battery can be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in as little as 18 minutes, making…

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a groundbreaking conductive polymer coating that could revolutionize the world of electric vehicles (EVs). The coating, known as HOS-PFM, is a game-changer, conducting both electrons and ions simultaneously. By doing so, it ensures battery stability and high charge/discharge rates while significantly extending battery life. In addition, the HOS-PFM coating also shows promise as a battery binder that could extend the life of a lithium-ion battery from an average of ten to about 15 years. This advance represents a significant breakthrough in the development of more affordable and…

Volkswagen, the largest carmaker in Europe, plans to invest in mines in order to bring down the cost of battery cells, meet half of its own demand, and sell to third-party customers, according to the company’s board member in charge of technology. This strategy aligns with a trend among carmakers to seek greater control over parts of the supply chain that have traditionally been left to third parties, from energy generation to raw material sourcing, as they compete for the scarce resources required to meet electrification targets. Volkswagen’s battery unit, PowerCo, aims to become a global battery supplier and meet…