Lucid Motors has confirmed that it is going public through a merger with Churchill Capital IV (CCIV). The deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter, is said to be the largest to date between a SPAC and an EV startup. The transaction values Lucid at an initial pro-forma equity value of about… Read more »
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Refreshed Tesla Models S and X to ditch lead-acid for Li-ion 12 V battery
Elon Musk and Sandy Munro covered a lot of ground in their recent video chat, discussing a great number of advances and improvements to Tesla’s vehicles and manufacturing processes. Here’s just one tidbit that many may have overlooked: beginning with the upcoming Model S/X refresh, Tesla plans to abandon the century-old lead-acid battery technology in… Read more »
Extreme E off-road racer inspired by GMC Hummer EV
GMC has announced a multiyear sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing for the team’s venture in the inaugural season of the Extreme E off-road racing series. CGR’s 550-horsepower electric SUV was inspired by the GMC Hummer EV. The 2022 GMC Hummer EV, which is expected to go into production this fall, will offer a three-motor 4WD… Read more »
Volkswagen brand triples deliveries of pure EVs in 2020
EV sales soared in Europe in 2020, and at least two legacy automakers, Daimler and Volkswagen, appear on track to meet the EU’s stringent emissions targets for the year. For the Volkswagen brand (part of the larger Volkswagen Group, which also includes Audi and Porsche), 2020 was “a turning point [and] a breakthrough in electric… Read more »
Porsche Taycan delivers electric luxury and performance
There are so many new EVs on the market or in the pipeline these days, in all form factors and all price ranges, that it’s becoming impossible to keep up with them. However, the Porsche Taycan stands out from the crowd for several reasons: it’s the flagship model of the Volkswagen Group, which is by… Read more »
Navigating Challenges In Battery Safety Testing For Materials Development And The Parallels With The Catalytic Converter
The introduction of the EV to the automotive market has created more change in a decade than the industry has seen in a century. Included in this rapid market change is the introduction of new challenges in battery pack safety as we go to ever higher pack sizes and energy densities. Due to the rate… Read more »
Comparing 10 Leading EV Motors
Who Wins Out? Munro & Associates’ Analysis of Today’s Leading EV Electric Motors Ever wonder how today’s EV motors stack up against each other? Going beyond traditional product benchmarking, Munro & Associates Inc. has analyzed and compared 10 leading EV motors and developed a comprehensive side-by-side comparison report. Designed to help automakers and suppliers effectively… Read more »
EVSE Testing And Global Certifications
This session will provide an overview of the various safety certification schemes for various EVSE types: cordsets, AC and DC types. Focus is on North American and European/Global Certifications and related regulations. For cordset types, understanding the various global market requirements is key for the global launch of an Electric Vehicle. Additionally, commercial vehicles and… Read more »
VW board backs CEO Diess’s ambitious electrification plans
Within the executive suites at every legacy automaker, there are pro-EV and anti-EV factions, which continually strive for mastery, like Zoroastrianism’s Asha and Druj. Now Volkswagen Group Chairman Herbert Diess, a staunch EV advocate, has apparently won a major boardroom battle, clearing the way for him to proceed with his progressive plans for the German… Read more »
Battery Testing And Global Certifications
EV and energy storage battery manufacturers face many unique challenges to bring new batteries to market. There are several “Masters to serve”: Transportation Authorities, Vehicle Certification Authorities, OEM’s and finally the customer. This discussion includes Li-ion battery transportation testing and shipping regulations, vehicle type approval regulations and standards, as well as common options for off-road… Read more »
