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“This is our North Star:” Auto giant backs sodium-ion EV battery technology
2024-01-17 by in The Driven - Australian EV NewsDutch automotive giant Stellantis among several companies to invest in French company Tiamat which is commercialising sodium-ion battery technology.
Tagged under: Batteries | Cars
German state ditches “world first” hydrogen train network for “cheaper” electric
2023-08-07 by in The Driven - Australian EV NewsGerman state abandons plans for “world first” hydrogen train network after concluding that battery electric trains are much cheaper.
Tagged under: Hydrogen | Trains
BHP says battery electric cheaper than hydrogen as it dumps diesel for haul trucks
2023-06-23 by in The Driven - Australian EV NewsBHP crunches numbers on operating costs for electric, hydrogen and diesel, and unveils plans to transition mine site to all electric haulage trucks, with dynamic charging.
Tagged under: Hydrogen
Tesla says global energy demand will be cut in half by switch to EVs and renewables
2023-04-26 by in The Driven - Australian EV NewsTesla says transition to EVs, battery storage, wind and solar will slash energy consumption needs by half compared to inefficient fossil fuels.
Tagged under: Renewable Energy | Solar Energy | Electric Cars | EVs | Fossil Fuels | Wind Power | Tesla
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density
2023-04-21 by in The Driven - Australian EV News“A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation.” CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity.
Tagged under: Innovation
Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion
2023-04-03 by in The Driven - Australian EV NewsNew battery developed by researchers in US could provide “thousand mile” range for EVs and open up new possibilities for long-haul transport and electric planes.
Tagged under: Lithium | Electric Cars | EVs
The madness of Big Auto’s push for hydrogen-powered cars
2023-02-09 by in The Driven - Australian EV NewsThe battle between hydrogen and electric vehicles has been more about preserving entrenched energy monopolies and less about science. The war is now over but some continue to push the hydrogen pipe…
Tagged under: Hydrogen | Electric Cars | Cars
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