The next generation of batteries could be an advance on current technology to new heights (EVOLUTION), or change completely to a new type of battery cell (REVOLUTION). Factorial Energy, QuantumScape and Group14 Technologies are all companies in this race, and each has ideas about the raceway, the goals and even the prizes! All of them have partnerships with major automakers, which means what they’re doing today may have a big impact on the cars you will be able to purchase in the coming years. Some are already shipping early versions for real trials and price testing. (Fairly detailed observations and comments in the attached article from InsideEVs) #batterytechnology #storage #ev https://lnkd.in/gTjaGPby
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This is a very interesting article about the upcoming advancements in battery technologies for EVs. While we may not be where we need to be with weight, freight, vehicle costs, etc., for widespread adoption in trucking, the new battery technology provides some hope we may get there sooner than we think. #ev #trucking https://lnkd.in/eMx8DDtv
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M.Eng, Mobility and Automotive Management @ SRH Berlin University 🎓| Automobile Engineering Graduate 🛠️| 🚗Automotive engineer |Passionate about EV technologies, Emissions Control, and Sustainability🌍
🔌🚗 Exciting Research Announcement! 🚗🔌 Thrilled to share my latest research paper on Innovation in Electric Vehicle Charging: A Case Study of Tesla’s Supercharging Network. This study explores how Tesla’s innovative approach is revolutionizing the EV charging landscape, making long-distance travel more feasible and sustainable. 🌟🔋 Key Insights: • Analysis of Tesla’s Supercharging infrastructure • Impact on EV adoption and user experience • Future implications for the electric vehicle industry https://lnkd.in/gM5554pg Discover how Tesla is leading the charge towards a greener future! 🌍⚡ #Research #ElectricVehicles #Tesla #Supercharging #Innovation #Sustainability #EVCharging
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The Shifting Landscape of EV #Battery Technology For years, we've heard that #solidstate batteries are the future of #electricvehicles. With promises of longer range, faster charging, and enhanced safety, they've been dubbed the "holy grail" of #EV tech. Auto giants like Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Mercedes-Benz AG have invested billions in their development. But here's where it gets interesting: despite the hype, we're still hearing the same statement: "5 to 7 years away from commercialization." Meanwhile, good old #lithiumion batteries keep improving, narrowing the gap between current tech and the solid-state dream. Enter the dark horse: 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. Already in use by some #Chinese EV makers, these hybrid designs might just be the compromise we need. They offer many of the benefits of full solid-state batteries but with fewer commercialization hurdles. Will semi-solid-state batteries bridge the gap while we wait for full solid-state technology to mature? Or will the steady evolution of lithium-ion tech prove sufficient for our near-term EV needs? One thing's for sure: the road to the future of #EVs is looking more diverse than ever. #EVTechnology #BatteryInnovation #FutureOfMobility #sustainability #linkedin #EVnews CNBC
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OEMs adoption of the 48v low voltage architecture pioneered by Tesla will depend on OEM to OEM. The cost savings from reduction in copper should SIGNIFICANTLY outweigh the cost of developing the 48v architecture distributed across all vehicles to be built over the next 5-10 years (5 or 10 will depend on the cost of borrowing money). I say significantly outweigh because any deviation from known process brings in risks so the cost of risk should be accounted for as well. Tesla maintains very few models (very smart) and the 48v system will suit new entrants in the automotive field as they develop architectures from scratch. To give some perspective, the price of copper has been relatively stable at $4.5 a pound since 2021. This could only go up if economic growth is projected. In the current scenario, I do not foresee that. It could also go up as the USD gets devalued. This will most likely happen.
The Tesla Cybertruck's 48V electrical system has a HUGE PROBLEM. "To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we are simplifying the manufacturing process and electrical connectivity requirements for all our vehicles. This includes the implementation of our Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which allows us to reduce the large number of connector types required to just 6. These 6 device connectors are designed to meet the power and signal requirements for over 90% of typical electrical device applications. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation." Tesla's adoption of a 48V architecture for its low power needs on Cybertruck is, technically, an excellent step forward, and long overdue in the industry. Yet, the real question is why no one has moved away from the 70 year old 12V industry standard. The engineering reasons why 48V is a great improvement over 12V are well known: it has the potential to drastically reduce wire harness costs as just one quarter the current delivers the same amount of power, meaning the wire harness can be (almost) a quarter the size. Yet, Tesla has been the only ones brave enough to make this happen. The BIG problem is production volumes. While Tesla makes it's connectors in the tens of thousands, 12V connectors are made in the tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions. These are extremely low cost commodity parts, why 48V is specialized. That's a REAL problem for cost, and likely why no one has made the jump to date. In order to help overcome this, Tesla has released its design for 48V connectors as a standard for others to use. By doing this, it cuts down on unique engineering for others, and for Tesla, they benefit from reduced parts cost as it becomes a large volume global commodity. It's likely we'll see other OEMs and suppliers begin to pick this up now, and offer it to customers; though I doubt we'll see this in other vehicles for at least 3 to 4 years as this is a decision that needs to be made at the very start of the vehicle design process. What do you think of Tesla's idea of marketing their 48V system connectors as a free to use standard? Is it smart? Or will it be largely ignored? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below #automotive #batteries #climatechange #electricvehicles #innovation #sustainability #cleanenergy #renewableenergy More here https://lnkd.in/gCv4XYgZ
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How big is the battery on the Tesla ‘Giga Train’? Well for the past couple of years the team and I at Innovation Industries have been working on a simulation product called GreenNet OptiSim which is perfect for answering the question. For context, a few weeks ago articles started popping up in the news about the new Tesla ‘Giga Train.’ At first the headline sounds like Tesla have started building battery trains and are revolutionizing the industry! The truth was a little less exciting, but interesting none the less. Essentially, Tesla have just leased a Siemens battery-electric commuter train to ferry their workers between the Erkner station and their factory in Germany. This got me thinking, how big would a battery need to be to run a train like this with the 500 passengers they claim to be moving on each trip, and how often would the train need to charge up and how long would this take? While we were able to track down some of the specs regarding the train and what battery chemistry it uses (LTO cells from Toshiba) there were no answers about how big the battery is or the charging set up. Answering these questions seemed like the perfect job for GreenNet. Within a couple of hours we were able to plot out the route, estimate a few of the train performance details and come up with some answers! Essentially a 200 kWh LTO battery pack should be able to do the trick and have a short enough static charge time to move the expected 4,500 passengers each day without delays due to charging! Check out the brief video of the simulation below. #Tesla #GigaTrain #Innovation #decarbonization #SustainableTravel #FutureOfTransportation #CleanEnergy #simulation 🚈
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🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟒𝟔𝟖𝟎 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬? 🔋 Curious about the next big leap in electric vehicle technology? Why is Tesla even trying to produce 4680 cells? Dive into the world of 4680 battery cells, where giants like Tesla are racing to lead the charge! 🏎️💨 This article unpacks: - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 - 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔗 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eZ8CdkqS #EVFuture #BatteryTech #TeslaInnovation #SustainableTransport
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In the electronics industry, especially #semiconductors, we prefer industry standards and free reference designs to commoditize and lower component costs for rapid #scaling and #customer adoption. Study the #PC and #mobile industries for case studies. If #Tesla doesn't act, #China may set the standard since it's aimed at #EV domination.
The Tesla Cybertruck's 48V electrical system has a HUGE PROBLEM. "To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we are simplifying the manufacturing process and electrical connectivity requirements for all our vehicles. This includes the implementation of our Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which allows us to reduce the large number of connector types required to just 6. These 6 device connectors are designed to meet the power and signal requirements for over 90% of typical electrical device applications. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation." Tesla's adoption of a 48V architecture for its low power needs on Cybertruck is, technically, an excellent step forward, and long overdue in the industry. Yet, the real question is why no one has moved away from the 70 year old 12V industry standard. The engineering reasons why 48V is a great improvement over 12V are well known: it has the potential to drastically reduce wire harness costs as just one quarter the current delivers the same amount of power, meaning the wire harness can be (almost) a quarter the size. Yet, Tesla has been the only ones brave enough to make this happen. The BIG problem is production volumes. While Tesla makes it's connectors in the tens of thousands, 12V connectors are made in the tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions. These are extremely low cost commodity parts, why 48V is specialized. That's a REAL problem for cost, and likely why no one has made the jump to date. In order to help overcome this, Tesla has released its design for 48V connectors as a standard for others to use. By doing this, it cuts down on unique engineering for others, and for Tesla, they benefit from reduced parts cost as it becomes a large volume global commodity. It's likely we'll see other OEMs and suppliers begin to pick this up now, and offer it to customers; though I doubt we'll see this in other vehicles for at least 3 to 4 years as this is a decision that needs to be made at the very start of the vehicle design process. What do you think of Tesla's idea of marketing their 48V system connectors as a free to use standard? Is it smart? Or will it be largely ignored? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below #automotive #batteries #climatechange #electricvehicles #innovation #sustainability #cleanenergy #renewableenergy More here https://lnkd.in/gCv4XYgZ
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The Tesla Cybertruck's 48V electrical system has a HUGE PROBLEM. "To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we are simplifying the manufacturing process and electrical connectivity requirements for all our vehicles. This includes the implementation of our Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which allows us to reduce the large number of connector types required to just 6. These 6 device connectors are designed to meet the power and signal requirements for over 90% of typical electrical device applications. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation." Tesla's adoption of a 48V architecture for its low power needs on Cybertruck is, technically, an excellent step forward, and long overdue in the industry. Yet, the real question is why no one has moved away from the 70 year old 12V industry standard. The engineering reasons why 48V is a great improvement over 12V are well known: it has the potential to drastically reduce wire harness costs as just one quarter the current delivers the same amount of power, meaning the wire harness can be (almost) a quarter the size. Yet, Tesla has been the only ones brave enough to make this happen. The BIG problem is production volumes. While Tesla makes it's connectors in the tens of thousands, 12V connectors are made in the tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions. These are extremely low cost commodity parts, why 48V is specialized. That's a REAL problem for cost, and likely why no one has made the jump to date. In order to help overcome this, Tesla has released its design for 48V connectors as a standard for others to use. By doing this, it cuts down on unique engineering for others, and for Tesla, they benefit from reduced parts cost as it becomes a large volume global commodity. It's likely we'll see other OEMs and suppliers begin to pick this up now, and offer it to customers; though I doubt we'll see this in other vehicles for at least 3 to 4 years as this is a decision that needs to be made at the very start of the vehicle design process. What do you think of Tesla's idea of marketing their 48V system connectors as a free to use standard? Is it smart? Or will it be largely ignored? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below #automotive #batteries #climatechange #electricvehicles #innovation #sustainability #cleanenergy #renewableenergy More here https://lnkd.in/gCv4XYgZ
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I can make the counter-argument that vertical integration allows Tesla to make these seemingly hard decisions that would hold back traditional OEMs because the physics of the decision to go 48V has far more significant positive impacts on the product! #ev #electric #costreduction #48volt #cybertruck #physics101
The Tesla Cybertruck's 48V electrical system has a HUGE PROBLEM. "To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, we are simplifying the manufacturing process and electrical connectivity requirements for all our vehicles. This includes the implementation of our Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS), which allows us to reduce the large number of connector types required to just 6. These 6 device connectors are designed to meet the power and signal requirements for over 90% of typical electrical device applications. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation." Tesla's adoption of a 48V architecture for its low power needs on Cybertruck is, technically, an excellent step forward, and long overdue in the industry. Yet, the real question is why no one has moved away from the 70 year old 12V industry standard. The engineering reasons why 48V is a great improvement over 12V are well known: it has the potential to drastically reduce wire harness costs as just one quarter the current delivers the same amount of power, meaning the wire harness can be (almost) a quarter the size. Yet, Tesla has been the only ones brave enough to make this happen. The BIG problem is production volumes. While Tesla makes it's connectors in the tens of thousands, 12V connectors are made in the tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions. These are extremely low cost commodity parts, why 48V is specialized. That's a REAL problem for cost, and likely why no one has made the jump to date. In order to help overcome this, Tesla has released its design for 48V connectors as a standard for others to use. By doing this, it cuts down on unique engineering for others, and for Tesla, they benefit from reduced parts cost as it becomes a large volume global commodity. It's likely we'll see other OEMs and suppliers begin to pick this up now, and offer it to customers; though I doubt we'll see this in other vehicles for at least 3 to 4 years as this is a decision that needs to be made at the very start of the vehicle design process. What do you think of Tesla's idea of marketing their 48V system connectors as a free to use standard? Is it smart? Or will it be largely ignored? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below #automotive #batteries #climatechange #electricvehicles #innovation #sustainability #cleanenergy #renewableenergy More here https://lnkd.in/gCv4XYgZ
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Tesla's battery passport system has unveiled key details about the Cybertruck's battery technology, including chemistry, capacity, cell number, and energy density. The 4680-type cylindrical battery cells feature a Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese cathode, 123 kWh capacity, and 800 volts system voltage. These insights highlight significant advancements, setting a new standard for electric pickups. Tesla's continuous innovation is poised to impact the future of EV technology and performance. https://lnkd.in/gur2J8Y5 #Tesla #Cybertruck #BatteryTech #4680Cells #ElectricVehicles #EVInnovation #BatteryPassport #TechAdvancements #SustainableEnergy #ElonMusk #CybertruckAWD #CybertruckSpecs #ElectricPickup #EnergyDensity #EVRange #BatteryChemistry #NCM #AutoTech #TeslaImpactReport
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5moExciting indeed! Given how fast EV technology is evolving (in good ways) Makes me wonder how many consumers are awaiting the revolution shakedown before they buy? Also should new battery charging requirements change dramatically does this leave current EV chargers networks stranded or retrofit for additional power regulation?