Tesla

If you just bought an electric vehicle, you might be wondering what you&#8217;re going to do when you leave for a vacation or a long business trip. Because, unlike traditional petrol/diesel vehicles, electric cars have a battery pack that tends to drain over time. Here is a reliving answer to your concerns:
An electric car can sit for at least two months without charging. The exact time you can leave your vehicle without charge depends highly on the charge level and weather temperature. The average charge loss is around 1.5 to 0.5 percent per day. In some cases it can be as low as 0.1 percent or as high as 2-3 percent. The smart features (such as Tesla&#8217;s Summon), climate control, preconditioning the cabin and the battery pack, always-on security features (Tesla Sentry Mode, Rivian Gear Guard, etc.), dog mode, and other features that keep the car&#8217;s system awake will drain the battery faster.
In order to make your electric car last longer without charge, you need to disable all features that might keep your car consumes energy even if you leave it unattended for weeks.
Here is some advice that will help you conserve your EV&#8217;s battery level:
&#8211; Turn on the vacation mode or power-saving mode if it exists. (some EVs have deep-sleep modes optimized for these situations)
&#8211; Disable security mode, dog mode, etc. that might keep your car and its sensors awake.
&#8211; Do not use mobile apps connected to your car if it&#8217;s not necessary. By merely running those apps will wake your car&#8217;s systems and drain your battery even faster.
&#8211; Make sure that your battery level is above 50 percent. Tesla even suggests that you leave your electric car plugged in if you&#8217;re going to be absent for more than a few days. Other manufacturers recommend leaving your car&#8217;s battery at an average charge level, neither full nor lower than 50 percent.
&#8211; Turn off any preconditioning feature. These settings might start your car without you knowing and preheat the cabin and battery pack in cold temperatures.
<h2>Do Electric Cars Lose Charge When Parked?</h2>
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Electric car batteries are made possible by using probably the most advanced battery technologies on the market. But they still self-discharge, some batteries might drain faster and some might hold on to their energy better. If you leave your electric car parked for a couple of days, weeks, or even months, you will see that you lose a significant percentage of charge when you&#8217;re gone.
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Peugeot

Peugeot struck the mark with the 3008, which is undoubtedly one of the most popular cars in Europe&#8217;s fiercely competitive compact SUV segment. The third-generation <a href="https://www.licarco.com/peugeout-e-308">E-3008</a> is anticipated to debut later this year, despite the second generation receiving a makeover in 2020 and mild hybrid powertrains in 2023.
The latest 3008 made its debut back in 2016, and it marked a dramatic shift from the minivan it replaced. With Peugeot&#8217;s distinctive LED fangs added during the 2020 facelift, the SUV gained in attractiveness. Yet as time goes on, so do the trends in vehicles that call for higher-riding SUVs to have more contoured bodies and sportier attitudes. Peugeot will convert the third-generation 3008 into a coupe SUV just like this.
<h2>The E-3008 Will be Sportier Than  Its Predecessor 408 Fastback</h2>
The newly designed tail will be the focal point of the new model, changing the proportions and allowing it to compete with more expensive rivals. The 3008 will appear sportier than the 408 fastback despite being somewhat taller and slightly longer than it. The revamped design will also make distinguishing the 3008 from its boxier 5008 sibling&#8217;s successor easier.
The character line will be simpler and straighter, and the roofline will be more slanted towards the back. It wouldn&#8217;t be shocking if Peugeot reduced the amount of plastic used to cover the bodywork to make the SUV appear more upscale and less daring.
Like other Peugeot models, the smaller LED taillights with three-claw designs are expected to be joined by a dark-tinted trim piece. The duo-tone approach with the black-painted roof and pillars will likely be carried over to the following generation, while new wheel designs and a fresh color palette might spice up the aesthetics even more.
The future model is expected to get bigger in line with the SUV trend, leaving a more significant gap between it and the soon-to-be facelifted 2008, which has a length of 4.300 mm/169.3 inches. The length of the present 3008 is 4.447 mm/175.1 inches, and the upcoming version is expected to be significantly longer. Despite its coupe-SUV look, this size increase will improve the car&#8217;s proportions and give more space for passengers and baggage.
<h2>The New STLA Medium Architecture Will Debut With the New 3008 As Its Initial Model</h2>
The new Peugeot 3008 will be the first vehicle to ride on the new STLA Medium architecture, the company has officially announced. In the second half of 2023, the electric E-3008 will make its debut, shortly followed by the bigger and mechanically similar E-5008. Peugeot will still provide other choices in the form of electrified powertrains for some areas that are not yet fully prepared for EVs, even if the zero-emission powertrains will be the major emphasis of the new generation.
In comparison to the present EMP2 platform, which supports the Peugeot E-308 and many other Stellantis EVs, the STLA Medium architecture is anticipated to deliver increased technological capabilities on the electric front in terms of power output and range. More precisely, Peugeot will provide customers with a choice of three distinct electric powertrains for the E-3008, with an emissions-free range of up to 700 km/440 miles.
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When Tesla first announced back in 2019 that they would produce an all-electric pickup truck starting from $39,900, people rushed to the automaker&#8217;s website and put their names on the waiting list. But at the end of 2021, Tesla removed any info regarding Cybertruck&#8217;s price and specifications from the pre-order page. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cybertruck-orders-are-there" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All 1.7 million Cybertruck reservation holders</a> wonder: will Tesla honor its original Cybertruck price list?
After almost three and a half years, Tesla&#8217;s original price list for Cybertruck is not relevant today, because of inflation, material prices, chip shortage, etc. There&#8217;s a high chance that Tesla will not honor the Cybertruck prices. But this special all-electric pickup truck is designed in a way that it won&#8217;t be needing any paint or expensive aluminum parts. Instead, Tesla will use a paintless stainless steel exoskeleton body to reduce manufacturing costs. Lithium-ion batteries are also a lot cheaper than what they would cost in 2019. So, it&#8217;s definitely possible for Tesla to produce and sell Cybertrucks at the original price points.
<h2>Cheaper FSD for Cybertruck Reservation Holders!</h2>
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Truth be told, Tesla is not obligated to honor the Cybertruck price list that was announced at the unveiling event and put online for two years. It&#8217;s, however, officially confirmed that FSD pricing is fixed for the Cybertruck reservation holders, which is half of what the FSD package costs today ($15,000). Even if Cybertruck gets a price bump, there&#8217;s a $7,500 cost advantage for the customers who chose FSD while ordering their pickup truck.

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<a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars">Electric vehicles</a> have not only bigger batteries and electric motors but also more advanced software compared to ICE vehicles. There are even a couple of EV-oriented operating systems for automakers to use. Tesla, as the pioneer of EVs, has the lead in automotive software with its famously cool features, remote capabilities, etc.
But it doesn&#8217;t mean that <a href="https://licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cars-have-been-sold">Tesla vehicles</a> always run smoothly. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y users occasionally report that their main screen is frozen, got stuck on a menu, or doesn&#8217;t properly work or respond. It&#8217;s not usual, but there is an easy fix for those kinds of problems. You need to restart/or reboot your vehicle&#8217;s main system.
In this article, we created a step-by-step guide for Tesla vehicle owners to help them reboot/restart their electric cars easily.
<h2>A Step-by-Step Tesla Restart/Rebooting Guide</h2>
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Step 1. Pull over your Tesla and shift it into Park Mode.
If you encounter any problem regarding the main screen while you&#8217;re driving, Tesla highly recommends that you don&#8217;t continue to drive and just safely park your vehicle as soon as possible.
Step 2. Put your hands on the steering wheel and hold down both scroll buttons/wheels.
Some other reboot guides tell you that you need to press the brake pedal while holding. This action doesn&#8217;t impact the restarting process. So, it&#8217;s not required.
Step 3. Keep holding down the scroll buttons until the main screen turns black.
The Tesla logo will appear on the touchscreen after a few seconds. It&#8217;ll take around 30 seconds for your Tesla Model 3/Y&#8217;s main screen to restart.
By following these steps, you will only restart your Tesla&#8217;s touchscreen. It doesn&#8217;t power your vehicle&#8217;s whole system off and on. If the screen still has problems while operating, you might try manually powering off the vehicle. Just go to the &#8216;Controls&#8217; menu and touch the &#8216;Safety&#8217; option. Then, press the &#8216;Power Off&#8217; button to power cycle the vehicle.
If you have any other issues regarding your Tesla vehicle feel free to check out some of our Tesla FAQ articles down below.
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How to Restart/Reboot Tesla Model 3/Y?

With the brand-new Cyberster, which honors vintage British roadsters, MG is going back to its roots. Prior to its premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show next week, the electric car has been largely unveiled courtesy of images from China&#8217;s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants of the Cyberster will be offered, with the twin motor type offering up to 536 horsepower (400 kW) of electric power.
Leaked design patent drawings first revealed the production version of the 2021 MG Cyberster concept in June 2022. The concept was then seen in its natural state in February 2023. The outside of the automobile is definitely appealing, and the new photographs offer us the finest look at it so far. Given that roadsters are uncommon in today&#8217;s age of SUVs, the public is likely to react positively to the MG Cyberster.
<h2>Cyberster Can Reach a Maximum Speed of 200 kph/124 mph</h2>
The front electric motor on the Cyberster has a rated power of 101 horsepower (75 kW) and a max output of 201 horsepower (150 kW). The motor at the back typically generates 215 horsepower (160 kW), with a top output of 335 hp. (250 kW). The vehicle can go 200 kph/124 mph at its peak speed. No battery information is provided.
The Cyberster has the following physical measurements: 178.5 inches (4,535 millimeters) in length, 75.31 inches (1,913 mm) in width, and 52.32 inches (1,329 mm) in height. Wheelbase measurement: 105.9 inches (2,690 mm). In terms of length, width, and height, the MG is somewhat larger than a 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which measures 154.1 inches, 68.3 inches, and 48.8 inches. It had a 90.9-inch wheelbase.
The curb weight of the Cyberster is 4,376 pounds according to the Chinese source. (1,985 kilograms).
Roadsters like the T-series, MGA, MGB, and even the F from the 1990s are well known under the MG name. The Cyberster doesn&#8217;t clearly show any stylistic cues from the previous versions except for the two-seat arrangement and the opening roof. Sharp creases are used in the style and flow over the hood&#8217;s arched shape and through the doors.
The taillights are arrow-shaped towards the back. The lowest part features a noticeable diffuser.
A few of the alternatives that MG plans to provide are also depicted in the illustrations. There are soft toppers in black and red. Customers could choose from a variety of wheel styles and symbol designs.
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Tesla has made a fresh announcement on the construction of a Megafactory in Shanghai, China, to produce energy storage commodities for the market.
The company revealed its Master Plan 3 at Investor Day, which included the expansion of energy storage battery capacity globally as one of its main elements. The company already operates a Megafactory that creates Megapacks. It is in the United States. The manufacturer, however, continues to advance since it is obvious that this will not be enough to fulfill the demand, which is clearly still increasing quickly.
Megapacks, a large battery system utilized in extensive energy storage projects for electric utilities throughout the globe, are the exclusive focus of the plant&#8217;s operations. It is boosting Gigafactory Nevada&#8216;s output and increasing capacity by up to 40 GWh yearly, which is more than all stationary energy storage combined in the world.
Despite the increased production capacity, Tesla still has a backlog of orders for Megapack that dates back approximately two years. This is because the product has become the standard for electric utilities looking to implement energy storage on a massive scale to stabilize their grid or better use renewable energy sources, such as solar power.
With the announcement of a new Megafactory in China, Tesla is now increasing capacity even further:
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The project is a precise copy of the 10,000 Megapacks per year, or 40 GWh, Megafactory in California. As it did in Lathrop, Tesla also intends to build the plant at a breakneck rate, with work set to begin on it in the upcoming quarter and the commencement of production anticipated in Q2 2024.
The company has said it intends to export the Megapacks made in China worldwide. Thanks to this, Tesla will be able to establish manufacturing centers for essential energy products on both sides of the globe.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is reportedly in China this weekend to finalize the agreement and meet with government representatives. According to speculations, Tesla is also trying to negotiate a contract to put its Full Self-Driving Beta on the market.

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Tesla Reveals The Arrival Of A New Megafactory in China

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz will build a charging network with billions of euros in investment to support the electric car transformation. In a statement made as part of the CES 2023 consumer electronics trade show, there would be more than 10,000 charging stations ready to use worldwide by the year 2030.
The charging network of the German automotive giant will be full of high-speed charging equipment instead of low-capacity AC units. The units, which will support up to 350 kW speed, will be placed in thousands of stations. Charging units will be placed in thousands of stations as 4, 12, and 30 units. <a href="https://www.licarco.com/mercedes-eqs-suv-580-4matic">EQS</a>, the company&#8217;s most advanced electric car currently, supports 200 kW DC charging speed. Mercedes will most highly switch to 800V architecture in its next models. The company is planning to increase the charging speed to 350 kW.
<h2>Electric Mercedes-Benz Drivers Can Make Reservations</h2>
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Mercedes will start to set up its first charging stations in North America this year. The company plan to activate a total of 2,500 charging units at 400 stations in the region by 2027. Collaborating with ChargePoint on the supply of chargers, the company has also half-partnered with a giant energy company for more than 1 billion euros to spend on charging infrastructure in North America.
MN8 Energy, one of America&#8217;s largest solar power plant and energy storage system operators, will both provide clean energy to Mercedes&#8217; charging network and be a partner in this huge investment.
The giant charging network will not provide brand-specific services but will be open to all electric vehicle drivers. It will also grant some privileges to Mercedes drivers. Electric Mercedes owners, who can reserve sockets for charging, will be able to quickly create reservations for suitable charging points on their route via the Mercedes Me Charging application.
Mercedes initially will install a quarter of the high-speed charging units in the USA and Canada. The next level will make the majority of the remaining units available in Europe and China. Turkey can also be among the countries that will get its share from Mercedes&#8217; charging network.
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Mercedes-Benz Builds Its Own High-Speed EV Charging Network

Factorial Energy is a start-up working on the next generation of solid-state batteries. Over the past six years, it has significantly invested in solid-state battery technology. At the 2023 Consumers Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, they displayed a prototype of their new 100 Amp-hour(Ah) batteries.
Previously, the start-up demonstrated a 40 Ah solid-state battery cell prototype. Using its so-called Factorial Electrolyte System Technology(FEST), Factorial is also attempting to use current lithium-ion battery production facilities to reduce costs.
<h2>The Cell Enables Lighter EVs or a Longer Driving Range</h2>
The prototype cell was created as part of the collaborative development agreement between Factorial and Stellantis. It was first announced in November 2021. It fulfills solid-state performance claims without the catastrophic flaws seen in earlier generations of the technology. The technology will debut in the high-end market to test its effectiveness and producibility.
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, emphasized the prototype solid-state cells&#8217; 30% greater density than typical lithium-ion batteries during his keynote address. Depending on the manufacturer&#8217;s priorities, this might enable a lighter car or a longer driving range.
<h2>How Solid-State Battery Works?</h2>
A solid-state battery functions very similarly to a lithium-ion battery. The battery&#8217;s anode and cathode are constructed from materials that conduct electricity. Between the two electrodes that hold the charged ion particles, there is an electrolyte. Between the electrodes, the lithium ions circulate through the electrolyte. Current is created by the flow of these charged particles in a certain direction. It is referred to as charging when the ions flow from the cathode to the anode, or from the positive electrode to the negative electrode. Similarly to this, the battery is discharged and electricity is supplied to the load when ions move in the opposite way, from the anode to the cathode.
The essence of the matter is that a better energy density, the possibility for extremely quick charging, and a reduced chance of fires brought on by high temperatures are some advantages of solid-state batteries.
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Factorial Reveals 100 Amp/Hour Solid-State Battery Cell Concept

In a drive to increase employment as it speeds up battery production, Tesla has officially launched its Megafactory in California. With the addition of the new production plant, Tesla&#8217;s Energy division is anticipated to grow significantly. The company just deployed 2.1 GWh of battery-based energy storage systems, breaking its own quarterly record.
More than 10 GWh will be added every three months until the Lathrop facility is completed. That will represent a paradigm shift for the whole sector and might be of enormous assistance to utility companies searching for elevated and cost-effective battery solutions.
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<h2>Tesla Plans to Generate 40 Gwh Of Megapacks at its Megafactory Per Year</h2>
The Lathrop site is rather large since 40 GWh of Tesla Megapack systems are expected to be produced there annually based on the company&#8217;s 2021 announcement. About 3 MWh, together with all required power electronics, may fit within one Megapack container. Tesla should be capable of producing well over 13,000 Megapacks annually at a capacity of 40 GWh. In comparison to its 2021 production, that represents a significant rise.
Tesla will benefit from using massive BESS, such as the Megapack, large volume serial production, and the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry. Additionally, Tesla has disclosed plans to use LFP cells in its Model 3/Model Y entry-level automobiles and energy storage systems.
Currently, BESS only contributes a small percentage of Tesla&#8217;s overall income, and its margins are substantially lower than those of its automobiles. Because the firm is rapidly growing its EV business, it is predicted that BESS share will keep around 10% for the coming years.
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<h2>How the BESS System Works</h2>
An energy storage system (ESS) known as a battery energy storage system (BESS) collects energy from various sources, gathers it, and preserves it in rechargeable batteries for subsequent use.
A BESS is a hybrid system that combines both low- and high-level software with hardware components. The key components of BESS include:
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<li>A battery system (BS)</li>
<li>A battery management system (BMS)</li>
<li>An inverter or a power conversion system (PCS)</li>
<li>An energy management system (EMS)</li>
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If necessary, the battery&#8217;s electrical and chemical energy may be discharged and provided to electric cars.
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Tesla’s BESS Factory in Lathrop, California is Almost Ready

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12 Largest EV Battery Manufacturers in the World

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Chinese-American battery manufacturer Farasis announced its new strategy and a new high-nickel battery product at a press event in Beijing. The next-gen lithium-ion battery is called SPS, or &#8220;Super Pouch Solution&#8221;. As the name suggests, Farasis is switching to CTP (Cell-to-Pack) battery design with bigger pouch cells. This new design will allow EVs using the latest cells from Farasis to travel up to 400 kilometers with 10 minutes of charging. Super Pouch will also support the direct-recycling process developed by the battery maker.
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Thanks to the bigger, thicker pouch-cell form factor, Super Pouch batteries will reach a gravimetric pack-level energy density of 330 Wh/kg. Farasis confirmed that its new NMC cell will support 800V electrical architecture, up to 4C discharge rates, and 300-350 kW DC charging speeds that will allow 400 kilometers of range with a 10-minute charging session.
The module-less battery pack will include a two-sided liquid cooling system and heat dissipation plates on three sides of every pouch cell. Advanced thermal management system will not only quadruple heat dissipation efficiency but also extend battery life to more than 3,000 cycles.
Horizontally placed big pouch cells will allow Farasis to decrease the number of battery parts by 50%, reduce material costs by up to 33%, and increase volume utilization to 75%. The compact battery pack will be able to hold off more than 90 percent of its energy capacity in extreme cold weather conditions (-20 Celcius).
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Currently, Farasis only offers high-nickel NMC811 and NMC622 pouch cells. With the new strategy, Chinese company will add some competitive options to its product portfolio, such as LFP, high-manganese NMC, and low-cost sodium-ion battery cells.
Thanks to a much improved semi-solid electrolyte and silicone anode, Farasis will be able to produce NMC cells with 300 to 400 Wh/kg energy density. After switching to a fully solid-state electrolyte in 2028, energy density levels will reach as far as 500 Wh/kilogram, which will hopefully be enough to be used in the aviation industry.
Next year, Farasis is getting into the LFP wagon as well. They will not only produce lithium-iron-phosphate batteries but also offer more energy-dense LMFP (Lithium manganese-iron-phosphate) cells. The energy density level will vary between 200 to 240 Wh/kg. These will not be the cheapest option Farasis will provide. Sodium-ion battery production is also due in 2023 with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg. Farasis predicts that its sodium-ion cells will be best for energy storage applications and entry-level EVs. Energy density-wise, these cells will go as high as 230 Wh/kg by 2030.
<h2>Battery Plants Will Cost Less, Thanks to Improved Battery Tech</h2>
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Improved battery chemistry and much higher energy density will allow Farasis to cut manufacturing equipment costs by 50 percent. Super Pouch-producing factories will also require 60% less space for the same amount of battery production output.
Farasis also said that new battery plants will consume 35% less energy and lower production costs by 30%. Chinese company has agreed to open a battery plant in Turkey with domestic EV brand <a href="https://www.licarco.com/togg-c-suv">Togg</a>. This new plant will definitely produce next-gen pouch cells from Farasis starting in 2025. <a href="https://www.licarco.com/zeekr-001-single-motor-we">Geely</a> also established a joint venture with Farasis to construct multiple battery cell production sites and co-develop future battery technologies. Both of these partners will make use of Super Pouch&#8217;s cost-cutting, energy-dense design.
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Farasis has been developing lithium-ion batteries ever since Yu Wang and Keith Kepler established their first company in 2002. After a dramatic transfer to China in 2009 and a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, Farasis quickly became the industry&#8217;s one of the most successful battery start-ups in the early 2010s. It even made it into the world&#8217;s 10 largest battery manufacturers in 2017 and 2018. Even though it had early success in this emerging field, Farasis has yet to make its big leap forward. They have been struggling to ramp up production. With the new strategy, company&#8217;s offering will cover every customer&#8217;s needs from low-cost sodium-ion cells to high-nickel NMC batteries with silicon anode.

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Farasis Unveils ‘Super Pouch’ Battery Cell, 400 KM Range in 10 Minutes

Daimler Trucks has opened the eTruck Charging Park in partnership with Netze BW, a subsidiary of EnBW.  The charging station is in Wörth, Germany and this is the place where the German company manufactures the all-electric eActros and eEconic trucks.
The charging station for e-trucks is equipped with a total of six different charging units from the companies Siemens, ABB, Ekoenergetyka, and Alpitronic, with outputs between 40 kW and 300 kW on an area of around 2,000 square meters.
Daimler Trucks claims that the customers will have an opportunity to experience the efficiency, range, and charging characteristics of the electric trucks. Also, this will allow customers to develop a complete electric solution for their personal needs with the assistance of the experts on site. The park is also equipped with a photovoltaic system on the roof and an energy storage system. As a “proof of concept”, it is intended to demonstrate possibilities for an efficient power supply for the charging columns.
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;">New Approach and Experience in the Transformation to e-Mobility</h2>
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Michael Scheib, Head of Product Management at Mercedes-Benz Truck states that the main goal of the company is to offer our customers more than just an electric truck in the transformation to e-mobility.  He also says that the German manufacturer intends to provide an integrated solution that includes consulting and charging infrastructure solutions from a single source. “Our charging park for customers in Wörth is an integral part of this approach and shows customers, practically and tangibly, what charging infrastructure for their application can look like,” Scheib adds.
Axel Hausen, Head of eMob Major Projects, Marketing &amp; Special Projects at Netze BW’s Services Division, says: “Besides the technological development of all the necessary components, the development of the electric charging infrastructure is one of the factors crucial to the success of electric heavy-duty transport. Together with our parent company, EnBW, we are contributing a lot of expertise in charging infrastructure and the energy industry to the project. In Wörth, we are working with investors such as e-fleet operators, truck manufacturers, industrial and commercial customers, and municipalities to develop individual charging solutions, especially for depot logistics, that will help electric heavy-duty transport take off.”
Overall, opening a charging park seems to be a different approach to familiarizing potential customers with electric trucks and their specific needs. If this can help convince fleets to switch to EVs, we might see other manufacturers also building similar stations like this.

Einfacher Einstieg in die E-Mobilität: Mercedes-Benz Trucks eröffnet Ladepark für Kunden in WörthAn easy gateway to electric mobility: Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens charging park for customers in Wörth

eTruck Charging Park is opened by Daimler Trucks in Germany

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The American home is one of the most difficult barriers standing between the car-buying public and the EVs revolution. Many homes lack garages and many others have outdated electrical systems, making it challenging. It is expensive to start, or completely impractical to charge EVs at home. However, Siemens &amp; ConnectDER have developed one that appears to be successful.
The home EV charging system solution from ConnectDER is a retrofittable collar that attaches to the energy meter box, saving time and money without needing to upgrade other components of the domestic electrical system. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority&#8217;s &#8220;High Performing Grid&#8221; award of $1.5 million was given to ConnectDER in December of last year after they began testing the collar in New York City.
According to ConnectDER, the money will help the company create and market its next-gen meter collar adapters. It will allow quick, affordable, and all-encompassing connections of electricity and data to DERs including solar, energy storage, and EVs.
The grant in question is an external initiative that uses DERS at a detailed level to support grid stability and dependability. As a result, the new collar feeds into both the dispersed energy resources movement and the trend toward virtual power plants.
Rooftop solar &amp; home EV charging systems are simply two components of the building electrified movement, as the VPP viewpoint is important. Additionally, the popularity of heat pumps is surging.
<h2>Still Better Option for Home EV Charging</h2>
As soon as ConnectDER and the two businesses revealed a contract the week before, Siemens entered the game. The deal calls for Siemens to receive exclusivity on ConnectDER&#8217;s new plug-in adapter for Evs charging system.
According to Siemens, &#8220;The innovative device will allow owners of electric vehicles (EVs) to charge EVs by connecting chargers directly through the meter socket, an accessible and practical point in every home. &#8220;The adapter will save an estimated 60 to 80 percent of the charger installation cost by avoiding the requirement for electric panel changes,&#8221; according to the manufacturer.
Nearly half of US houses would require an upgrade in order to install Level 2 EV charging stations, which they characterize as a 7-11kW system demanding 40-60 amps on a 240V line.
<h2>Future Steps in Decarbonization</h2>
Siemens has already established a sizable presence in the sector, and its clout in the EV charging industry is growing quickly.
Siemens developed strategies for accessible Electric vehicle charging stations in July in collaboration with other top electric mobility players from the business and shipping sectors. This work is under the auspices of the environmentally friendly nonprofit Ceres.
A $7.5 billion sum set allocated in the joint infrastructure package from the previous year for EV charging points is already being considered by the Alliance.
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Toyota has announced the launch of a household battery energy storage system in accordance with the principles of &#8220;safety, extended service life, excellent quality, reasonably priced, and outstanding performance.&#8221;
The O-Uchi Kyuden System incorporates several years of EVs improvement as well as onboard components according to the manufacturer.
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It&#8217;s intended for everyday use (off-peak electricity, residential PV system support, and EV charging) and an urgent power supply (all along power shortages originating from natural disasters).
The battery has a storage capacity of 8.7 kWh and can provide up to 5.5 kWh of power. The press is still silent. The issue is whether many units can be combined into a single system for increased capacity and power.
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<h2>Unique To Toyota</h2>
An intriguing feature is the bidirectional vehicle-to-home capabilities (up to 1.1 kWh output) of the Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System, which is enabled by an AC charging outlet and a special adaptor.
The system is unique to Toyota. It can provide power two times at 100V AC from EVs (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV), and may utilize electricity stored in electrified vehicles as a backup power source all through power outages. Toyota xEVs can provide electricity via onboard AC (100V) outlets in Japan.
<h2>Only Available In Japan For Now</h2>
It is possible to see the status and adjust the parameters of the system using a wireless LAN router connected to a hybrid power conditioner and an app.
The Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System is only available in Japan for the time being. The company has recently begun taking orders, with sales set to begin in August, through home builders and general contractors.
Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System:
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<li>Rated Capacity: 8.7 kWh</li>
<li>Maximum Output: 5.5 kW</li>
<li>Operating Temperatures: -20℃ to +45℃ 
(-20℃ to +40℃ as using automated operation or the vehicle power supply adapter)</li>
<li>Dimensions and Weight (L x W x H) 
Hybrid power conditioner: 445 x 198 x 698 mm / 33 kg 
DC-to-DC converter: 337 x 92.4 x 429 mm / 9.0 kg 
Storage battery unit: 1,142 x 341 x 432 mm / 142 kg 
Vehicle power supply adapter: 372 x 140 x 532 mm / 9.0 kg</li>
<li>Installation Location: Outdoors</li>
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Water has traditionally been the opponent of scientists working to accelerate the development of batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, for example, must generally be manufactured in remarkably dry conditions in terms of holding large amounts of charge. However, a recent discovery suggests that a certain type of lithium-ion battery can specifically hold water.
Ions flow between both the two electrodes of a battery to adjust the electric charges created throughout charging / discharging. Electrolytes are the battery component responsible for this. Thus according to Argonne senior battery chemist Zhengcheng &#8220;John&#8221; Zhang, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy&#8217;s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory developed a special battery electrolyte that can hold thousand times as many water-efficient electrolytes based on a systematic modeling technique of water in various electrolyte environments created through previous computational methods.
Since lithium-ion batteries are &#8220;dry-cell,&#8221; those that could only contain small quantities of moisture, necessitating the use of specialized production facilities. The team was capable of creating a circumstance in which enormously more water molecules can be stably absorbed by the electrolyte by using an electrolyte consisting of two types of salts — a lithium salt and an ionic liquid.
Even trace amounts of water are capable of degrading power usage. That is because nanoscale &#8220;puddles&#8221; of water molecules respond quickly with the electrolyte, producing corrosive byproducts that eat away at the battery.
<h2>New Battery Electrolyte That Can Hold A Thousand Times More Water Than Conventional Electrolytes</h2>
Moreover, the team&#8217;s independent variable is that a new electrolyte made of a lithium salt and an ionic liquid might also detach and bind up water, sequestering individual water molecules. The Argonne team&#8217;s pioneering investigations clearly demonstrate that this innovative electrolyte could indeed contain up to a thousand times more water than electrolytes presently used in EVs and consumption batteries.
This research ensures a possible route for rechargeable batteries to incorporate water into the battery manufacturing process, enabling lower-cost, more eco-friendly production.
The research was funded by DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. ALCF computing time was awarded through DOE’s ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge.
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Electrification is the best thing that ever happened to cars. The new era allows automakers to build more reliable, efficient vehicles, thanks to ditching so many components, such as huge gearboxes with dozens of moving parts. There are only a few moving parts left in a modern electric car. But there is also a very big battery pack, which is prone to degradation over time which could result in an EV losing its ability to hold energy.
Since the battery pack is the most expensive part of an electric vehicle, battery lifetime is a very important parameter for customers who are looking to buy an EV. In this article, we would like to answer some frequently asked questions regarding EV batteries, electric car battery lifetime, battery replacement costs, and repairability.
<h2>How Long Does An Electric Car Battery Last?</h2>
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Lithium-ion batteries tend to lose their energy capacity over time. That is mostly due to extended usage. According to a study published by Cox Automotive, average car buyers assume that an electric vehicle battery only lasts around 100,000 kilometers (65,000 miles). Although electric car batteries are prone to losing their charge capacity, like every other energy storage solution, these batteries use state-of-the-art anode/cathode chemistries that allow them to last at least 10 years, sometimes even up to 20 years. Customers shouldn&#8217;t worry about wearing their battery any time soon.
Batteries will eventually start to degrade and lose charging capacity over time. The average loss of battery capacity is around 1.5 to 2.5 percent per year. According to Plug In America, the luxury sedan Tesla Model S’s battery only loses 5 percent of its original battery capacity over the first 80,000 km (50,000 miles).
Most manufacturers, including Nissan, Tesla, and Toyota, offer an eight-year (or 160,000 km/100,000 miles) warranty on their electric car batteries. Some automakers, such as Hyundai, provide lifetime coverage for their EV batteries. BMW, Chevrolet, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Nissan will also cover a battery pack replacement if its capacity drops to a certain percentage (70% in most cases). If the car has less than 70% of its original capacity before the end of the eighth year, the warranty will cover all battery replacement costs.
<h3>Electric Car Battery vs Smartphone Battery</h3>
Smartphones have no thermal management for the battery, and fast charging will result in a hot battery. In hot temperatures, battery reactions will speed up and degrade the battery quicker. That’s why smartphone batteries rarely last more than two years.
Electric cars, on the other hand, have advanced thermal management systems, which help the battery pack to optimize its efficiency and eliminate harmful effects of cold/hot temperatures caused by weather, heavy usage/lack of usage, etc.
<h2>How Much Does An Electric Car Battery Replacement Cost?</h2>
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<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">Electric Car Model</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Full Battery Replacement Cost</th>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model S</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">$13,000-$20,000</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model Y</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">$11,000-$16,000</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Ford Mustang Mach-E</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">$18,000-$24,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
According to <a href="https://about.bnef.com/blog/battery-pack-prices-fall-to-an-average-of-132-kwh-but-rising-commodity-prices-start-to-bite/">Bloomberg NEF</a>, the average price of lithium-ion batteries dropped from $1,160 per kWh in 2010 to $132 in 2021. Thanks to lower prices, electric car battery replacement costs are also dropping sharply. In order to decrease battery repair bills, automakers are also adopting the remanufactured battery pack strategy, similar to Tesla&#8217;s lower-cost replacement packs with refurbished battery modules.
There is sufficient data on the internet that tells us how much does a Tesla battery cost. According to <a href="https://www.findmyelectric.com/blog/tesla-battery-replacement-cost-explained/">FindmyElectric.com</a>, Tesla Model S full battery replacement should cost between $13,000 to $20,000. A full battery replacement of the premium electric SUV Model X would be around $14,000-$21,000. Tesla&#8217;s mid-size EVs, namely Model 3 and Model Y, are cheaper to repair. The battery pack replacement of these models costs $11,000-$16,000 including labor, miscellaneous parts. The exact replacement cost varies depending on the condition of the battery pack.
Not all EV manufacturers use remanufactured packs to make battery replacement more affordable. Ford, for example, asks more than $43,000 for a brand-new Mustang Mach-E battery pack in Canada. But Ford dealers in the US will charge you around $18,000 to $24,000 for a Mach-E replacement.
<h3>Does Electric Car Battery Disposal Cause Pollution?</h3>
Electric vehicles technically don’t produce any exhaust emissions like carbon monoxide (CO) and NOx. These types of vehicles are definitely cleaner than ICE vehicles. But that doesn’t mean EVs don’t have any carbon footprint. Electric cars use electricity to charge up and a high portion of the electricity generation causes heavy pollution.
EVs are also indirectly polluting the environment with their battery packs. The production and disposal of lithium-ion batteries definitely cause pollution. Of course, batteries and electric vehicles are getting cleaner every day, thanks to stricter rules implemented by governments that encourage manufacturers to act more environment-friendly, and promising developments in the lithium-ion battery recycling industry.
When electric car batteries reach the end of their life, they can be recycled for valuable materials including lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite, which means electric car battery disposal can decrease EV&#8217;s carbon footprint.
Tesla already recycles batteries from its vehicles. Volkswagen’s pilot recycling plant for used EV batteries has also begun operations. Elon Musk expects the auto industry to have enough battery materials inside the existing EV fleet in the next 30-40 years, eliminating the need for mining new materials. The first European lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer Northvolt produced its first cell made “100 percent from recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt”. But approximately half of the materials in an EV battery pack are recycled. There is still a very long way to go in the battery recycling business.
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<h3>Is It Possible to Repair/Recondition An Electric Car Battery?</h3>
When auto services accept an electric car with the inspection of battery failure, first they run a routine diagnosis and determine how much of the original energy storage capacity the battery can still provide. If there are broken battery modules, and the total capacity degraded to a level lower than 70 percent, the electric car battery will most likely be replaced with a new unit.
The electric car services usually don&#8217;t just swap bad modules for good ones, instead, they replace the entire battery with a brand new or remanufactured one. After a new battery pack is installed, the broken/old one is sent back to factories where broken modules will be replaced with good ones, and any other battery pack problems are solved.
Tesla has been using a similar approach to fix battery packs. Ideally for Tesla, all replacement batteries are remanufactured.

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