The electric vehicle (EV) industry made steady progress in 2024, marked by advancements in core technologies like batteries, charging systems, and power management. From the announcement of 10-minute fast-charging batteries to the rollout of … [Read more...]
Joint venture ChargeScape secures new investment with focus on EV and grid integration
Nissan has agreed to invest in ChargeScape -- a joint venture owned by BMW, Ford, and Honda -- focused on electric vehicle (EV) grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll … [Read more...]
Recycling Li-ion batteries for top EV brands
Redwood Materials has announced a new partnership with BMW of North America to recycle lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles (EVs) in the BMW Group, including BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce, and BMW Motorrad. Redwood will work directly with BMW … [Read more...]
Three top automakers begin operation of vehicle-grid integration venture
BMW, Ford, and Honda have begun operations of the joint venture they announced last year and appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability … [Read more...]
Gemini dual-chemistry battery powers BMW iX 608 miles
Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, recently announced that its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved 608.1 miles of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. The milestone was achieved using a WLTP test cycle, the … [Read more...]
BMW Group expanding e-mobility in North America
BMW Group has partnered with Belgian company Umicore to establish a local supply chain in North America. BMW aims to source components like battery cells close to vehicle production and gradually localize the supply chain for primary materials. … [Read more...]