Energy storage startup BioSolar (OTCQB: BSRC) will extend a sponsored research program at the University of California, Santa Barbara to further develop its “super battery technology.” The extension funds the research program until June 2016. BioSolar’s baby is a novel polymer cathode that leverages fast redox-reaction properties, rather than conventional lithium-ion intercalation chemistry, to enable… Read more »
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The Kandi store is open: Chinese automaker begins retail EV sales
Kandi Technologies Group (Nasdaq: KNDI), which operates a car-sharing service that dispenses EVs from automated multilevel garages (“Kandi Machines”) in 8 Chinese cities, has announced that it is starting retail sales of EVs. Kandi is selecting dealers in 26 Chinese provinces and will begin selling its latest EV models, Chairman Hu Xiaoming told Bloomberg. The… Read more »
Tritium brings its snazzy Veefil DC fast chargers to the US
Australian-based Tritium has signed an exclusive US contract with ChargePoint to install Tritium’s Veefil DC fast charging stations. The shapely Veefil has a power output of 50 kW, and is available with both SAE Combo and CHAdeMO connectors. The Veefil is designed not only to look cool, but to be light and compact. Its polycarbonate… Read more »
2015 Kia Soul EV: A strong contender in the growing EV market
Charged faithfully reports on every new plug-in vehicle that comes out, and while there are reasons to be excited about pretty much all of them, there’s always a question lingering in the background: Does this manufacturer plan to actively market its new EV, or is this just another compliance car, to be produced in limited… Read more »
Tesla has picked over 150 employees from Apple
Disruptive technology in an elegantly designed package that sells itself – that’s the formula that’s been working wonders for two American companies. The parallels between Tesla and Apple, and the fact that quite a few employees have made a move from the computermaker to the carmaker, isn’t news, but a recent Bloomberg article puts some… Read more »
Qualcomm invests in Chargemaster to deploy wireless charging in UK
Qualcomm, maker of the Halo wireless charging system, has invested in Chargemaster, a UK-based manufacturer and operator of EV charging stations. The move will accelerate the planned UK deployment of Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) technology, Chargemaster said. Chargemaster has produced more than 27,000 charging stations, and operates POLAR, the UK’s largest network of public… Read more »
Every inch an EV: Tesla’s Model S redefines the automobile (new book excerpt)
This article is an excerpt from Tesla Motors: How Elon Musk and Company Made Electric Cars Cool, and Sparked the Next Tech Revolution by Charged Senior Editor Charles Morris. This 270-page book is a comprehensive history of Tesla, told by the entrepreneurs who made it happen, as well as an assessment of the company’s lasting influence… Read more »
Are auto dealers the EV’s worst enemy?
It’s safe to say that car dealers aren’t a particularly beloved bunch. Shopping for a car may not be as bad as going to the dentist, but for many people, it’s right up there. Technically-minded buyers find it frustrating to try to glean some factual information from the typical rambling sales pitch, while more gentle… Read more »
CHARGED Electric Vehicles Magazine Issue 14 – June/July 2014
Subscribe Now Trouble viewing? Read the features inside here. Featuring: The Tech A closer look at how batteries fail Impregnating motors with thermal management materials to reduce hot spots Membrane technology and the importance of venting EV electronics The Vehicles Are auto dealers the EV’s worst enemy? Harley-Davidson’s Chief Engineer on the… Read more »
VC firm Beringea invests £3 million in Chargemaster
Venture capital firm Beringea has invested £3 million in EVSE provider Chargemaster. Founded in 2008, Chargemaster claims to be the UK’s largest supplier of EV infrastructure, with over 10,000 public chargers in Britain and another 4,000 on the Continent. Chargemaster’s charging units can be wall mounted, placed on street-side posts or custom-built to customer specifications…. Read more »