Grid Down? Scientists Say Your EV Could Provide the Needed Backup Power

That’s the intent behind the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) model—a proposal that taps into idle EVs at charging stations as a backup source for power grids. A recent Utilities Policy paper outlines why, ...
Interesting Engineering

World’s most efficient EV truck charger delivers 1 MW power with 99.26% efficiency

German scientists have developed an EV charger that delivers c at 99.26 percent efficiency using modular converters and ...
Orange County Register

California’s lukewarm EV use should serve as a warning

California comes closest to a success story for electric vehicle adoption, as 34% of all registered EVs in the country are in the Golden State. California also has the most EV chargers in the nation — ...
Reuters

China lithium prices tumble as weak EV sales, Middle East war cloud demand outlook

March 3 (Reuters) - Lithium prices in China plunged on Tuesday as weaker sales from major electric vehicle manufacturers and escalating Middle ‌East tensions dampened demand prospects. The most-active ...
Transport Topics

Stellantis Weighs Using China EV Tech for Affordable Cars

Stellantis NV is considering tapping electric vehicle technology from its Chinese partner Leapmotor to help lower costs across its mass-market European brands such as Fiat, Opel and Peugeot, according ...
autoweek

Stellantis Weighs Using Chinese EV Tech for European Brands

Stellantis is considering deepening the partnership with Chinese electric-vehicle maker Leapmotor as it looks for ways to cut costs and strengthen its brands in Europe, according to a report from ...