2024 BYD Seal Review: If You Could Buy One, You'd Probably Want To
Legacy car manufacturers lag in EVs, China's BYD Seal competes with Tesla Model 3, offers high range, speed, and features at a competitive price. [ more ]
Polestar 5 Prototype Charges 10-80% In 10 Minutes At Over 370 KW
Polestar tested a 77 kWh battery with XFC cells, aiming for 100 kWh in the production Polestar 5, providing ultra-fast charging at 370 kW peak. [ more ]
New Sony Xperia 1 VI leak details the cameras, chipset, and battery
Sony is expected to unveil Xperia 1 VI with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, improved cameras, software enhancements, 3.5mm headphone jack, and upgraded battery technology. [ more ]
Electric Vehicles Aren't Ready for Extreme Heat and Cold. Here's How to Fix Them
Extreme cold weather affects the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, leading to longer charging times and reduced driving range.
Carmakers and scientists are working on solutions to improve the performance of EV batteries in extreme weather conditions. [ more ]
Global vehicle sales are expected to decline by around 20% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The transition to electric vehicles presents challenges related to the cost of batteries, range anxiety, and the need for charging infrastructure. [ more ]
Kemi Badenoch unveils 4.5bn funding plan for British manufacturing
The UK government has announced a funding package of several billion pounds to support key manufacturing sectors and boost investment.
The funding includes a 4.5 billion pound fund for strategic manufacturing sectors and a 50 million pound battery strategy to make the UK a leader in battery technology.
The government aims to support the development of zero-emission vehicles and energy-efficient aircraft equipment. [ more ]