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Summary The US Department of Energy is investing $25 million in 11 projects for next-gen batteries and components The projects include advanced processes, machines, platforms, and materials for battery manufacturing Awardees include companies and laboratories focusing on sodium-ion batteries, flow battery membranes, nanolayered films, and smart manufacturing The investment aims…

Summary Stellantis is facing financial troubles with a sales decline of about 11% YOY The company was created by a merger of PSA and FCA in 2022 Issues in production have led to discussions of axing unprofitable brands Stellantis is under scrutiny from the Italian government for favoring French brands…

Summary Author has experience driving 4 electric cars for 11 years and using solar panels Author frequently drives Tesla on congested freeways in northern and southern Utah Author has driven Tesla cross country multiple times and has over 140,000 miles of driving experience Author has observed clean energy production and…

Summary Anti-greenwashing laws in Canada require substantiated claims about environmental benefits Hydrogen buses are not low emissions and break Canada’s greenwashing laws European Union has updated legislation to combat misleading environmental claims and empower NGOs Companies in Europe making unsubstantiated environmental claims face fines of up to 4% of annual…

Summary Drop-In EV Charging Stations Solves Many Problems At Once DC Grid offers multiple power options for its EV charging station The company provides solar power with battery storage as an option DC Grid’s system can save up to 20% of energy lost in converting to DC current The US…

Summary Dodge has achieved success by adapting the old Muscle Car formula to the 21st century The 20-year-old Challenger coupe and Charger sedan will be replaced by electric models in 2025 Dodge plans to promote their new EV muscle cars through various events and test drives Dodge aims to target…

Summary CATL plans to launch one new car model with standardized Choco-SEB battery packs every quarter for the next 10 quarters The #20 and #25 Choco-SEB battery packs were unveiled, designed for different EV classes with different chemistries CATL aims to have battery swap stations built by its subsidiary and…

Summary SAIC-owned MG may launch semi-solid-state battery-powered EV with over 623 miles of CLTC range The semi-solid-state battery technology is seen as a bridge between lithium-ion and solid-state batteries MG plans to introduce the EV in 2025 and keep the price affordable due to the special battery The SAIC-owned brand…

Summary Tesla uses a Cybertruck Easter Egg called "Aero Mode" to improve efficiency and aerodynamics The Easter Egg positions the windshield wiper vertically along the A Pillar at higher speeds Aero Mode helps decrease drag, which is crucial for EVs to maximize range The wiper moves to this position automatically…

Summary The Nissan Leaf was the first mass-produced electric vehicle, with an emphasis on affordability. Competitors have since surpassed the Leaf in power and range, but Nissan has continued to update the model to maintain its affordability. The pricing range for used Nissan Leafs varies with the generation, with first-gen…