News Roundup: 1/21 – 1/27

Headlines and links from all the news, including things we didn’t cover in depth here on EVmeme.com this past week. Follow the links for more on each.

Archer Aviation, NASA Sign Agreement for eVTOL Tech
Archer Aviation, which is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has signed an agreement with NASA for high-performance battery cells for advanced air mobility and space applications.

Rimac Upgrades Vehicle Battery Warranty for Nevera
Rimac has upgraded the vehicle battery warranty on its Nevera hypercar to 8 years and unlimited miles. The warranty applies to all vehicles delivered so far as well as future deliveries of the Nevara. This puts the Rimac Nevara in compliance with U.S. federal and California state warranty requirements for electric vehicles.

Solaris To Deliver 19 Hydrogen Buses to Essen
Essen, Germany has ordered nineteen Solaris Urbino 12 and 18 hydrogen model buses. The contract agreement has deliveries of nine Urbino 12 and ten Urbino 18 models delivering in 2024 and 2025.

Nickel Becoming Top Priority for U.S. Battery OEMs, Says Report
A new report from Rethink Energy that analyzes battery raw material supply chains up to 2030 is predicting that nickel will be the next in-demand item as lithium becomes more available.

Thailand Announces Discovery of New Lithium Resources
A Nikkei report has Thai officials unveiling the discovery of lithium deposits they describe as the world’s third-largest reserves. Two deposits in the southern province of Phang-Nga total 14.8 million tonnes of lithium, the officials claim.

ClassNK Gives Approval to Yanmar for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by Yanmar Power Technology. A first for a Japanese manufacturer.

USPS Unveils Ford E-Transit Parcel Delivery Vans and Charging Infrastructure Plans
The United States Postal Service held a press event in Atlanta, Georgia to show its inaugural step towards electrification of its delivery fleet. The newly-outfitted South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center features EV charging stations and the Postal Srvice’s first deployment of the E-Transit van.

Hyundai, Kia Develop Active Air Skirt Technology for Improved Efficiency
Hyundai and Kia have unveiled a new Active Air Skirt (AAS) technology to minimize aerodynamic resistance during high-speed driving. The tech will improve driving stability, range, and efficiency for electric vehicles.

Elkem Develops Specialized Iron-Silicon Powder for 3D Printing
Most electric motors are made by cutting and molding pieces of metal. This could be greatly simplified and sped up were they 3D printed instead. Elkhem says it has found a compound that facilitates that.

Cars In Europe Getting Wider By 1cm Every 2 Years
New cars in Europe are getting wider by one centimeter every two years, says a new study from NGO Transport & Environment. This trend will continue, the researchers say, due to the rising sales of sport utilities.

FreeWire Announces Collaboration With GM Energy for Ultrafast EV Charging
FreeWire Technologies has announced an agreement with GM Energy and GM Evolve to facilitate ultrafast electric vehicle charging with a streamlined and flexible EV charging solution.

Iveco Group and BASF Partner for Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling
Iveco Group has selected BASF to provide a recycling solution for the lithium-ion batteries in Iveco’s electric vehicles.

SAE International, Intel Create Committee To Develop Enhanced Energy Efficiency Standards
SAE International and Intel have announced the formation of the Vehicle Platform Power Management Committee.

Volvo Trucks Unveils New VNL in North America
Volvo Trucks has launched a new Volvo VNL model in North America. Its optimized aerodynamics and new technologies have improved fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent.

SiKuBa Developing Safer Plastic Battery Housings
A research consortium of energy and universities in Europe is developing safer plastics for electric vehicle and power storage battery housings.

Ecoclean Begins Production of Modular Alkaline Electrolyzers
German-based Ecoclean has begun series production of Evolyzer modular systems for pressurized alkaline electrolysis. Outputs range from 1 to 20 megawatts in hydrogen.

Plug Power Starts Liquid Green Hydrogen Production In Georgia
Plug Power has begun operation of the largest liquid green hydrogen plant in the U.S. market. The plant showcases PP’s electrolyzer technology for sustainable fuels.

BEDEO Claims 60M KM of Electric Van Driving in Europe
BEDEO, a company developing electric drivetrain technology for light commercial vehicles, says that its vans have collectively traveled 60 million kilometers across Europe since its inception.

Eatron, WMG U of Warwick Develop New Battery Health Algorithms
Eatron Technologies and WMG, University of Warwick have developed a new approach to estimating an electric vehicle battery’s remaining useful life. This, they say, will help unlock additional performance, greater range, and increased levels of safety for EVs.

2024 Porsche Macan EV Offered In Two Models
Porsche has unveiled a new all-electric Macan model with two electric powertrain options. Up to 630 horsepower, 100 kWh battery size, and 270 kW charging. Towing is rated up to 4,400 pounds.

Stellantis Acquires CloudMade, Including Rights, Patents
Stellantis (Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, etc) has acquired the property rights and patents of CloudMade, a developer of big data-driven automotive solutions. The asset deal supports STLA’s SmartCockpit design and software strategy.

2024 Honda Prologue EV Gets Class-Leading Range Rating
The all-new Honda Prologue, Honda’s first all-electric model, will begin arriving in dealerships in March, 2024. Its 296-mile EPA range rating is the largest in the Prologue’s class.

GM, Honda Begin Commercial Production At Hydrogen Fuel Cell System JV
General Motors and Honda have a joint venture for the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell systems. The Fuel Cell System Manufacturing venture is the first large-scale manufacturing joint venture to build fuel cells.

Yamaha Shows Concept Hydrogen Engined Golf Cart
Yamaha Golf-Car Company has developed a hydrogen-powered golf car concept model, the DRIVE H2. It is currently being exhibited at the Florida-based PGA Show.

Daimler Truck, Masdar Sign MoU on Liquid Green Hydrogen Exports
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), and Daimler Truck have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the feasibility of liquid green hydrogen exports from the UAE to Europe.

New VW Golf Includes ChatGTP Integration, PHEV Powertrains
The new Volkswagen Golf now includes models that have new plug-in hybrid powertrains as well as next-generation infotainment utilizing ChatGPT for voice commands.

Holcim Orders 1,000 Mercedes-Benz eActros Trucks
Materials producer Holcim has put in an order for 1,000 units of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric heavy-duty druck. Most will be used to transport cement and silo trailers.

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