Some of the leading global pension funds are vying for a stake in the latest renewable energy yieldco offering in India. According to media reports, Canadian pension fund British Columbia Investments (BCI) and Dutch pension fund APG Asset Management are among several investors looking to acquire a stake in Mahindra Susten’s yieldco — commonly called […]
Category: eMobility
Novel Capacitor to Shrink Size & Reduce Cost of Electric Drive Units
As a researcher in power electronics, Shajjad Chowdhury is focused on exceeding capacity. In a lab space at the Department of Energy’s National Transportation Research Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he’s developing a novel capacitor and inverter component that will shrink the size and reduce the cost of electric drive units. He sees this […]
Recycling 3.0 & The Dilemma Of Microplastics
An expert in biogeochemistry explains that tiny plastics are showing up in crops and can be uptaken by plants into their tissues. What's the next stop? Human digestive systems.
Stellantis-LG battery plant stalls due to lack of Canadian support
Stellantis and LG have halted construction of a joint venture battery plant in Windsor, Ontario, claiming the Canadian government hasn't met certain obligations, Bloomberg reported Monday. The report cited an email from a Stellantis spokesperson confirming that construction of the plant, slated to be the automaker's first large-scale battery...
Tesla To Demolish, Update Fremont Production Line, Possibly For Facelifted Model 3
The so-called “Project Highland” Tesla Model 3 has been in the works for nearly a year.
Stellantis Halts Construction Of Canada Battery Plant Over Incentives
Stellantis reportedly wants a better deal from Canada, one that would match Volkswagen Group's $9.8 billion deal received this year.
Italy’s EV Market Kept Afloat By Tesla In Q1 2023
While most of Europe is readily adopting EVs, Italy has been hot and cold. Thanks to Tesla, 2023 has increasing promise.
Tesla Cybertruck Caught On Video Inside Factory & On Crane Outside
We have no idea what they're doing with the Tesla Cybertruck being lifted by a crane, but it's certainly worth sharing.
Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RV
Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce luxurious mid-size electric passenger vans for the U.S. and China for the first time, along with factory-built RVs, it revealed on Tuesday. The announcement was part of the company’s most comprehensive look yet at its next-generation “.EA” electric architectures. All of these Mercedes-Benz...
Mercedes To Launch New Electric Van Platform, Expand Camper Lineup
The first models to ride on the VAN.EA architecture launch in 2026.