Battery Made from Stone Could Transform EVs

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2024-09-23

Battery Made from Stone Could Transform EVs

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have developed a super-ionic material based on potassium silicate, a compound extracted from ordinary rocks. This innovation could potentially revolutionize the way we power electric cars.

Potassium silicate, the key material in this new battery technology, is abundantly available in the earth’s crust. Potassium silicate is also resilient to air and moisture, allowing it to be easily integrated into batteries as a thin layer without the need for expensive protective measures.

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PSR Analysis: We continue to see many new innovations in battery technology which show a lot of promise. This one has the potential to be safer and cheaper, but we are far from commercialization so this innovation is a long way off. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

Fast Charging Gets Faster in LFP Batteries

Zeekr, an electric vehicle (EV) maker within the Geely Auto group, has integrated its self-developed fast-charging battery technology, based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry, into its latest vehicles

According to the company, the 75 kWh battery pack supports ‘5.5C ultra-fast charging,’ enabling vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes using 800V charging at Zeekr’s proprietary stations.

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PSR Analysis: Until this, all Lithium -ion batteries using NMC cathodes were faster than LFP batteries. This reverses that and means that this ultra fast charging together with safer LFP chemistry could eventually replace standard NMC battery chemistries

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

2024-09-18

Alternative Power Report, September 2024

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Read about Greely adding fast-charging batteries to its EV autos; Volvo backtracking on its EV pledge; Volkswagen considering factory shutdowns in Germany, and a new battery made from stone, all this and more in the September 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report published by Power Systems Research. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

2024-08-24

Alternative Power Report, August 2024

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The August issue of PSR’s Alternative Power Report includes several articles on battery development, including ones describing news at Tesla. This month’s report also includes news on hydrogen power and the decline in diesel sales. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

2024-07-14

Alternative Power Report, July 2024

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Canada is preparing to join the tariff war against Chinese EVs, according to a report in the July 2024 issue of the Alternative Power Report prepared by Power Systems Research. Another article in the report notes that even thought EV sales are lagging, they’re positioned for long-term growth. And there’s plenty of battery news in this report prepared by PSR analyst Guy Youngs. PSR

2024-06-18

Hybrid Vehicles Adapted as Alternative To EVs

INDIA REPORT
Aditya Kondejkar

Hybrid vehicles are gaining traction in India as a practical alternative to fully electric vehicles (EVs), a trend driven by strategic manufacturer initiatives, evolving consumer preferences, and infrastructural and policy challenges.

Major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia are launching hybrid models to meet the increasing demand for fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. Hybrids offer a balanced solution, providing the benefits of both internal combustion engines and electric powertrains without the range anxiety associated with EVs.

Despite higher taxes on hybrids compared to EVs, the slow development of EV infrastructure and long waiting periods for EVs make hybrids a more viable option for many consumers. The hybrid market is expected to continue its growth, supported by ongoing innovation and potential policy adjustments to reduce costs, positioning hybrids as a crucial component in India’s journey towards sustainable transportation.

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2024-05-24

Alternative Power Report, May 2024

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The May 2024 Alternative Power Report from Power Systems Research features several stories on Chinese EVs and the impact they are having on European and US markets. There also are stories on hydrogen development and hydrogen fueling stations. PSR