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Geely, the parent company of Volvo and Polestar, has recently acquired a 17% ownership stake in Aston Martin, the renowned British luxury automaker. This significant increase in Geely's stake is a result of a newly established relationship agreement. Previously, Geely held a 7.6% share in Aston Martin. Consequently, Geely now holds the third-largest stake in the company, trailing only Lawrence Stroll and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. This development signifies not only Geely's heightened financial investment but also its enhanced involvement in Aston Martin's affairs. In this regard, Geely's CEO, Eric Li, emphasized the exploration of collaborative technological synergies and the pursuit of new growth opportunities as key aspects of this partnership. In addition to the immediate financial benefits, Geely's expanded presence in the Chinese luxury market and its strengthened position in the realm of electrification are the primary advantages it brings to the table. 

How Tesla tests their EVs in over 122 degrees

Tesla has released an official video showcasing the rigorous testing of its electric vehicles (EVs) under extreme high-temperature conditions. Published on Tesla's official YouTube channel, the video provides an insight into how the company's field quality engineers assess the durability of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y in the demanding climate of Dubai and its vicinity. This region experiences scorching temperatures during the summer, frequently surpassing 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) on thermometers. The video highlights Tesla's commitment to conducting comprehensive assessments in both hot and cold weather conditions, as mentioned by one of the engineers featured in the footage. 

Gotion unveils world’s first 1,000 km LFP battery

The recently introduced L600 LMFP battery, known as the Astroinno Battery, adopts a lithium iron phosphate chemistry enriched with manganese. The latest cells boast an impressive energy density of 240 Wh/kg or 525 Wh/L and offer robust support for approximately 4,000 charging cycles under room temperature conditions. However, the cycle count reduces to 1,800 cycles when exposed to high temperatures. With the incorporation of the L600 cells, the battery pack achieves a volume utilization of 76% and significantly reduces wiring requirements by approximately 80 meters compared to its predecessor. Structural components witness a remarkable 45% reduction, further contributing to an overall weight reduction of 32%. As a result, the battery pack excels in energy efficiency. As for the availability of these batteries, they are expected to be featured in upcoming Volkswagen models, starting with the ID.7, followed by other electric vehicles within the VW Group. In 2020, the German automaker made a substantial investment of $1.2 billion in Gotion, securing a supply of new batteries for its next-generation SSP platform. 

We officially know how BMW i5 will looks like

After an extensive six-year period of anticipation, we are delighted to catch our first glimpse of BMW's inaugural fully electric five series, the i5. Recently, an image of the BMW i5 surfaced on social media, finally unveiling the vehicle's design and front face. The image, shared on Instagram by user liucuny-starandcar, presents a comprehensive view of the i5 in all its glory. BMW has confirmed that the i5 will assume its rightful position within the esteemed German automaker's lineup, positioned between the i4 and the luxurious i7, which was introduced last year. The new model promises to deliver an elevated level of dynamism and comfort, boasting BMW's advanced Operating System 8.5, a sleek curved display reminiscent of the iX electric SUV, and a range of cutting-edge digital services that embody the epitome of modernity. 

Tesla gets into advertising through video „Drive To Believe”

, Tesla has shared a compelling two-minute video on its official Asian Twitter account. This video serves as a testimonial from a satisfied customer in Singapore who shares her purchasing experience and highlights the standout features of the all-electric sedan, the Model 3. The release of this video marks an initial stride toward the direction indicated by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during the recent shareholders meeting in Texas. Musk, on the spur of the moment, expressed his intention to  „

try a little advertising and see how it goes

” in response to an investor's question. In a subsequent interview with CNBC, Musk emphasized his openness to suggestions and stressed the importance of truthful and visually appealing advertisements. 

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California first in the world to ban diesel for medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles

The California Air Resources Board has unanimously approved a regulation to accelerate their Advanced Clean Trucks initiative. By 2036, CARB hopes all diesel trucks will be phased out and by as early as 2035 more than half of semi-trucks on Californian roads are estimated to run off zero-emission alternatives, with 70% expected for every journey come 2042. The ambitious plan ultimately aims for 100% conversion by 2025 – representing a dramatic shift towards sustainability in just five years’ time! 

Tesla starts construction on a new lithium refinery

Tesla has set their sights on a revolutionary lithium refinery in Corpus Christie, Texas. It’s the one that's expected to provide the crucial battery-grade resources necessary for producing up to 1 million electric vehicles every year. With groundbreaking already underway, this endeavor could be an exciting new cornerstone of innovation towards achieving cleaner transportation solutions worldwide. 

By 2026, Skoda intends to launch an ambitious new lineup of electric vehicles, ranging from small cars to their biggest 7-seat SUV yet. The Prague car manufacturer is investing €5.6 billion over the next five years in order to make this plan a reality. One particular model being priced at only €25,000 and measuring 4.1 meters long – making it perfect for city driving. 

Toyota fully electrifying their auto fleet

John Podesta, a senior advisor in the White House, is hailing Toyota Motor Corporation's monumental commitment to electric cars as a major victory for environmentalists. In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Mr. Podesta noted that he had met with key company representatives and secured a sudden boost of investment from $1.29 billion to $3.8 billion by the automotive behemoth into building battery factories across North Carolina – spurring applause from investors who have been unyielding in their criticism againstToyota’s late adoption of electrification relative to Tesla or other manufacturers. 

On Tuesday, GM and Samsung SDI made a groundbreaking announcement about their plan to establish an innovative joint venture for the production of electric vehicle batteries. The two giant companies announced that they will invest over $3 billion in this new facility which is going to create "high-performing nickel-rich prismatic and cylindrical batteries". Unlike other EV battery cells currently on market, these revolutionary form factors are expected bring notable changes both functionally and visually when compared with Ultium Cells LLC's pouch cell models. 

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As we move towards an era where oil will likely become less accessible or even regulated in some way due to global warming concerns and other issues such as pollution caused by fuel sources like coal fired power plants, 

electric vehicles are to become the transport of the future.

 With such a massive shift across all transportation branches, all hands on deck in terms of innovative solutions are needed.

Luckily, such industry ameliorations can be observed in every aspect there is to eMobility. From ever-enhancing electric cars with prolonged-battery lives to all kinds of charging facilities, eMobility is entering a whole new level.

Amongst these solutions, a big part is played by software and digital products. Namely, eRoaming, connected car data and smart charging are all here to stay and are only advancing at a speedy pace.

We have already covered eRoaming in one of our downloadable PDFs. To see more click 

A few definitions can be found in terms of what smart charging really is. Some of the widely circulating ones say:

Smart charging is a cloud-based technology that makes it possible to adjust how much energy is used by EVs based on the current state of the energy grid.

But what does it really mean in practice? One must look at smart charging as a complex, inter-connected ecosystem that enables real-time data exchange between:


Through smart charging, the charging stations may monitor, manage, and restrict the use of charging devices to optimize energy consumption. The optimization happens on the basis of collected data which gathers information such as:

renewable energy availability or lack thereof

Future-proof nature of smart charging allows for free-choice maneuvers in terms of the quality and quantity of features, leaving the room for any necessary add-ons. All that to ensure EVs will not pose a threat to the grid in times of high charging demand that’s likely to grow directly proportional to the growing popularity of electric cars.

careful monitoring of the energy consumption and thus, transferring the charging loads across available energy sources and adjusting the power accordingly. 

The shifts are to ensure the continuity of (untouched) energy flow for its other consumers, such as homes and facilities nearby.

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Lately, there has been quite a lot of debate about the capacity of the grid all over the world. With tensions rising, many people are voicing their concerns in terms of the potential grid overburdening. However, while speaking about it, one must remember how complex the whole ecosystem is.

The global energy system is a vast and complex network that supplies energy to homes and businesses across the entire planet. It includes everything from power plants and transmission lines to distribution systems and end-use customers. At the heart of this system is energy management. This is the process of planning, controlling, and optimizing the use of energy resources to meet specific objectives. It involves countless operations making sure that the entirety runs smoothly.

Demand response is one of the technologies involved in grid’s proper operation. 

Per definition, demand response is a change in electricity consumption by consumers to help keep the supply and demand of electricity in balance. This can be done by either reducing or increasing their electricity usage depending on the needs of the grid.

Through demand response, utilities can reduce the need for investment in new generation capacity, as well as improve grid stability and resilience. For consumers, demand response programs can offer financial incentives and other benefits.

The whole technology, however slightly complicated at first glance, brings a whole plethora of benefits for both - energy consumers and the grid itself.

In our downloadable PDF, we shed light on all the important aspects of demand response:

What are the main branches of the energy system?

What’s the role of the grid in the ecosystem?

Examples of demand response in practise (including eMobility solutions)

How does demand response impact the energy system?