Posts Tagged: Battery
July 23, 2018
How Electric Vehicle Batteries Are Reused or Recycled
The benefits of driving an electric vehicle (EV) are numerous. EVs pump less CO2 into the atmosphere and reduce noise pollution in cities. They are also becoming increasingly affordable for middle- and low-income consumers as demand drives down battery prices and governments implement national and local policies aimed at incentivizing EV growth. But although EVs are often touted for their sustainability, they nonetheless carry[…]
June 18, 2018
The potential of EV batteries in a closed supply chain
Electric vehicle (EV) Li-ion batteries, like any other battery, is an energy storage facility. Highly debated topics once an EV retires, is how to, one, safely recycle? And two, prolong the life-cycle of an EV battery? Once an EV loses 20-30% of battery capacity, it may no longer be deemed suitable for vehicle operation. But, instead of putting the battery to waste industry are[…]
June 6, 2018
Are EV fleets the answer to controllable loads and grid efficiency?
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is set to grow exponentially. Primarily driven by the reduction in cost compared to the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterparts and generous government incentives to encourage users to switch to EVs. However, increasing the EV fleet puts pressure on global electricity demand. EVs operate via a battery that requires electricity to run. Therefore, the more EVs on the[…]
May 23, 2018
What is cobalt? And how are OEMs using less of it?
It’s no longer in doubt, electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation. Growth has been significant, by the end of 2017 Norway had 39.2 percent market share, and analysts tell us that global EV market share is set to increase significantly in the coming years. Electrification offers many advantages such as fewer toxic emissions, and cheaper transport. However, there is room for improvement.[…]
May 22, 2018
7 steps to get your electric vehicle summer ready
If you’re the proud owner of an electric vehicle (EV), then congratulations, you’re doing your part for the environment. However, if you’re looking for a way to minimize your global footprint and think an electric car is a way to do it, then this article is for you as well. This ‘get ready for summer’ guide outlines how simple it is to maintain an[…]
March 28, 2018
How EV Batteries Work and Developments to Come
You may own an electric vehicle (EV) but, do you know how the battery technology works? And, how they differ from an internal combustion engine vehicle? In this article, we focus on how an EV battery operates, the types of EV batteries available on the market today, and, what battery innovation we may see in the future. The first thing is to distinguish between[…]
June 9, 2016
10 Tips For Boosting Your Electric Car’s Range
Getting the most range out of each kilowatt-hour from your EV not only saves precious dollars, but also occasionally spares you the inconvenience and embarrassment of running out of electrons. Some of the tricks for improving fuel efficiency carry over from conventional gasoline vehicles, but there are also unique challenges posed by electric vehicles that your parents probably didn’t teach you about. The path to the[…]
July 27, 2011
Is Range Anxiety Here to Stay? Three Approaches to Solving the Problem.
Imagine pushing the start button on your new electric vehicle (EV) up for the first time. Now imagine cruising across town, over hills and through busy city streets. As your trip nears an end you look to the battery’s state-of-charge (SOC) gauge to see how many miles are left to get you home – ah there’s enough. You accelerate up a hill on your[…]
