News Roundup: 9/15 – 9/21

Headlines and links from all the news, including things we didn’t cover in depth here on EVmeme this past week.

Lotus Launches Electre Carbon Special Edition at $230k
Lotus is offering a ultra-luxury variant of its electric hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. The $230,000 utility has been designed specifically for the North American market. Orders will begin delivery in the first quarter of 2025.

Infyos Research Says 75% of World’s Battery Supply Chain At Risk
Research from Infyos has identified 75 percent of world’s lithium battery supply chain involves child or forced labor, putting it at risk of violating U.S. and EU laws.

Subaru and Panasonic Begin Preparation for Lithium-ion Batteries
Subaru and Panasonic have joined together for a new battery factory in Japan aimed at supplying lithium-ion batteries for automotive use. The factory is in Oizumi in the Gunma Prefecture of Japan. The plant will produce Panasonic cylindrical batteries for Subaru’s use and become operational the latter half of the 2020s.

UCLA Catalyst Could Double Fuel Cell Lifetime Targets
A new catalyst developed by University of California Los Angeles researchers could double fuel cell lifetime targets set by the Department of Energy. A study outlining the findings was published in Nature Catalysis.

Heart Aerospace Unveils Full-Scale Demonstrator, 30-seat Hybrid-Electric Airplane
Hybrid-electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace, based in Sweden, has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator airplane. The regional hybrid-electric aircraft, called the ES-30, was built in Gothenburg and has a 32-meter wingspan and will serve as a platform for testing the upcoming production aircraft.

Berzelius Unveils High-Performance Pure Silicon Anode
Enhanced by single wall carbon nanotubes, the Berzelius development produces 400 Wh/kg of energy density. The high-capacity, pure silicon anodes have no graphite and enable battery cells to maintain exceptional power capabilities.

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Opens for Orders
The new First Call package for the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona EV launches for ordering. Deliveries expected to begin late this year. Orders include a two-day experience at the Radford Racing School.

Renault Introduces Master H2-Tech Prototype at IAA
The IAA Transportation Hanover 2024 show included the unveil of a new prototype hydrogen version of Renault’s New Master van. It offers 700 km of range and a five-minute refueling time. A 47 kW fuel cell and a 20 kWh battery power the van.

Lotus Unveils Theory 1 Concept
Lotus has unveiled Theory 1, a concept car that embodies the future of the company’s intelligent performance vehicles. It’s “DNA” includes digital experience, natural connections, and analogue engineering.

ZF Equipping Ford Trucks With Electric Drives
ZF has secured a long-term supplier agreement with Ford Trucks for e-mobility. The agreement gets Ford’s heavy commercial vehicles equipped with electric drives from ZF.

Daimler Truck NA Launches First Electric Aftermarket Route in Arizona
Daimler Truck North America and J.B. Hunt have launched the first electric aftermarket route in Arizona. The Freightliner eCascadia is operated by J.B. Hunt Transport in aftermarket operations in Arizona.

GM Begins Shipping EVs With NACS Plugs
General Motors has begun shipping electric vehicles with Tesla’s NACS plugs and has added a GM-approved NACS DC adapter for customers with J1772 plugged vehicles.

GM, Ford, Honda Begin Operations of Vehicle-Grid Integration
BMW, Ford, and Honda have begun operations of a new joint venture, ChargeScape. The software platform integrates electric vehicles into the power grid to shore up grid stability while saving drivers money on charging.

BMW, Redwood Materials Partner for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
BMW of North America and Redwood Materials have partnered to recycle lithium-ion batteries from electrified vehicles from BMW’s brands, which include BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce, and Motorrad.

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