Smart Revives the Electric Fortwo With LFP Chemistry at Sub-20k Pricing
Mercedes-Benz and Geely's joint venture has unveiled the Smart #2, packing a 35.8 kWh LFP battery and 290 km of WLTP range for €19,990.
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BYD Reaches 150,000 Commercial EVs as Scale Alters Heavy Logistics
BYD's production of its 150,000th commercial new energy vehicle underscores how rapidly industrial electrification is moving past the pilot phase.
David Park 2 min read
BYD Tests Solid-State Batteries in Ultra-Luxury Flagship Sedan
BYD's upcoming flagship sedan will integrate its first solid-state battery architecture alongside coach doors, pushing advanced chemistry into commercial vehicles.
David Park 2 min read
Geely's Pulse-Charging Approach Challenges Battery Degradation Limits
Geely has introduced an AI-driven charging protocol that uses micro-pulse currents to mitigate the degradation typically associated with ultra-fast EV charging.
David Park 3 min read
Geely's 2.2MW Charger Sets New Benchmark for EV Charging Infrastructure
Geely's move to a 2.2MW charging architecture signals a shift toward heavy-duty power delivery to overcome the physical limits of current battery thermal management and grid integration.
David Park 3 min read
BYD Solid-State Battery Pivot Challenges Global EV Power Density Standards
BYD claims a 2027 market entry for solid-state battery vehicles, signaling a shift from liquid-electrolyte dominance to high-energy-density alternatives in mass-market electric mobility.
David Park 3 min read
Geely’s 500 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery Target Challenges Energy Density Limits
Geely is targeting 500 Wh/kg with a new solid-state battery architecture, aiming to bridge the energy density gap between current liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion cells and traditional diesel fuels.
David Park 3 min read
Germany’s Pioneer Hydrogen Rail Network Faces an Economic Reckoning
As Lower Saxony grapples with the high operational costs of its world-first hydrogen train fleet, the superior economics of battery-electric alternatives are forcing a difficult infrastructure pivot.
David Park 2 min read
Geely Launches EV Powertrain with 93.8% Efficiency, Redefining Electric Drive Tech
Geely's new electric vehicle powertrain achieves a record 93.8% efficiency, signaling a major leap in reducing energy losses and improving EV range and performance.
David Park 2 min read
Vimag Labs patents rare-earth-free electric motor using software-driven magnetic fields
Bengaluru startup Vimag Labs has secured its fifth patent for an electric motor that eliminates rare-earth magnets, relying on advanced power electronics and software control to generate magnetic fields, aiming to reduce EV motor costs and supply chain risks.
David Park 2 min read