The Telangana government on Friday launched the ‘Telangana Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy’ to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS) in the state. Through the policy, the government seeks to attract $4 billion in private investments to boost the EV sector and create employment for 1.2 lakh people by 2030 in […]

Ever wonder how an electric vehicle (EV) works? It runs off electricity right? You’ll have to charge it right? Where are the batteries located? Read on and explore some of the inner-workings of an electric vehicle along with some common questions customers may have when shopping for their new electric Hyundai. An electric vehicle uses […]

The battery system is perhaps the most critical component of battery electric vehicles. In addition to obtaining the highest possible energy density, aspects such as safety, weight and sustainability play crucial roles. Professor Andreas Hintennach, head of battery cell research at Daimler discusses the fundamentals of current lithium-ion cells, and reveals which technologies could power […]

The innovations of electric vehicles (EV) have been taking monumental leaps in global interest as the importance of CO2 emission reduction is scrutinized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). At this time of age, the world has been progressing towards building a society where technology is green, eco-friendly, and sustainable. As the automobile industry is […]

As a developer of in-wheel powertrains, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies has to make sure that its powertrain does not emit excessive vibrations, which will result in structure-borne noise. Since vehicle suspension is typically not considered to also perform as a motor insulation system, there is a lack of knowledge on specific vibration insulation properties, especially in […]

The Delhi government has removed all road tax on EVs sold in India. It is even providing a subsidy of up to Rs 1.50 lakh on EVs sold in the capital. Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and Mercedes-Benz EQC are the four modern-day EVs sold in the country. Delhi is the […]

As the electric vehicle market grows and for it to reach its full potential, there is an increased need for effective thermal management of the vehicles. Keeping heat under control leads to improved charging, performance, range, longevity and safety. There have been several high-profile battery related fires from well-known automotive manufacturers and in stationary energy […]

The automotive industry has been working for many years to minimize noise within the passenger compartment. Reducing the sound produced by various accessory motors is part of the solution on which suppliers to OEMs are focusing. Understanding the causes of noise generation and the techniques to mitigate them are a critical part of motor design […]

Moving away from fossil fuels is the future for sustainable and cleaner transportation, however there are many factors involved, such as environmental, social and economic costs, in the process of sourcing the base metals required for the transition. A coalition of leading researchers and scientists have released the findings of a year-long study into the […]