Batteries
Contemporary Amperex Technology (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of the Chinese electronics giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), has developed a new battery cell that prioritizes safety. The patent, filed by Pu, Yujie, was published online on September 30, 2025. This breakthrough innovation addresses the pressing issue of battery cell safety,
Automobile industry
Australians purchased 72,758 electric vehicles in the first half of 2025, a 24.4 percent increase from the same period last year, with Chinese models making up most of the top-selling vehicles. The growth in electric vehicle sales has been driven by improving charging infrastructure and attractive products from
Electric vehicles
The Registering and Licensing Authority in Chandigarh has witnessed a significant increase in revenue from electric vehicle (EV) registrations over the past four years, despite offering a 100% road tax exemption on EV purchases. The revenue from EV registrations has grown more than threefold since 2022, with the department earning
Batteries
First Phosphate Corp. has seen its stock value surge nearly 60% this week on record trading volume, following China's imposition of new restrictions on exports of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials. The Canadian company has built a fully integrated North American LFP supply chain using domestically sourced
Energy management
Researchers from the University of Basque Country have developed an innovative energy management strategy for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) utilizing artificial neural networks (ANNs). This approach aims to optimize power distribution between the fuel cell and the battery, enhancing overall system efficiency. The strategy was evaluated through real-time
Energy management
Ola Electric has ventured into the battery energy storage systems market with its new line 'Ola Shakti', leveraging its existing gigafactory cell technology. The company's founder, Bhavish Aggarwal, foresees the cell consumption from battery products to exceed that of automotive products in the future. Ola Shakti
Energy management
Milton Keynes-based electricians will receive training in the most up-to-date techniques at the College's Green Skills Centre, as part of a unique partnership between Santander and Milton Keynes College Group. The initiative aims to provide electricians with highly sought-after skills, particularly in the field of electrification, which is
Batteries
Hyundai Motor Company and Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, have joined forces to develop a smart recycling collection solution based on the ST1 electric vehicle business platform. The pilot project aims to reduce air pollution and vehicle noise, thereby improving resident satisfaction and reducing complaints. This initiative is part of Hyundai's
Batteries
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has taken a significant step in preparing students for the emerging workforce in automotive transportation by unveiling its new EV and battery lab. The cutting-edge facility, equipped with lifts, charging stations, and electric battery workbenches, will train students in maintenance and repair
Energy management
Scientists at the China Electric Power Research Institute Co. Ltd. have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of algorithms, presenting a novel approach to optimize flexible distribution networks. According to their research, the proposed algorithm can reduce network loss and balance load by controlling the soft open point (SOP)
Batteries
BluWave-ai, a leading provider of AI-enabled cleantech solutions for the electric grid and electrified transport, has been awarded the 2025 Grid Management Storage Award from Energy Storage Canada (ESC). This recognition comes on the heels of the company's previous notable awards, including the World Energy Congress Smart Grid
Energy management
A team of researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology has proposed a novel energy management strategy for hybrid electric vehicles, leveraging deep reinforcement learning and meta-learning techniques to adapt to diverse vehicle types and powertrain configurations. The strategy, inspired by online hard sample mining, aims to enhance training efficiency
