September 2021

Tesla’s 4680 cell replicated by StoreDot who claims 10-minute charge time

Tesla’s 4680 battery cell will revolutionize electric vehicle batteries through more energy density, longer life cycles, and increased power. However, StoreDot, an Israeli lithium-ion battery company claims it has replicated the 4680 cell with one kicker: it can be fully charged in ten minutes. The ten-minute charge time 4680 cell has been in development for […]

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Eaton launches new line of differentials for electrified vehicles

The Vehicle Group of power management company Eaton has launched a new lineup of differentials for electrified vehicles that it says offer comparable performance to those of legacy ICE  vehicles. Eaton says its Traction Control family of differentials can provide improved traction in adverse conditions and improved stability while trailering.  The company offers a full

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UK charging platform Bonnet raises $1.3 million in new funding

UK startup Bonnet has raised £920,000 ($1.3 million) in new funding, including £850,000 in an equity financing round led by Ascension Ventures and a £70,000 grant from Innovate UK and OZEV (government-funded entities that promote the British EV industry). Bonnet is a charging platform designed to simplify paying for public charging. There are currently over

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Las Vegas shares details on The Boring Co’s run-in with stray Tesla at LVCC Loop

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recently provided some new information about an unusual incident that transpired in June at The Boring Company’s LVCC Loop. The incident, which involved a stray Tesla inadvertently finding itself in the LVCC Loop, ultimately resulted in The Boring Company refining its protocols with additional mitigation measures to ensure

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Why did the world use leaded gas—and why did it take so long to phase out?

The UN reported this week that the world recently reached a major milestone: by ending use of leaded gasoline, which has been a major threat to the environment and public heath. But why were countries using it the in first place, and why did it take so long to phase out? Tetraethyl lead was added

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