Better batteries are fueling a surge of electric scooters in India and China
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
But for electric vehicles to become mass market products, batteries need to improve.
CATL and ATL joint venture Ampace debuts Kun-Era battery series for micro-EVs
Charged
DECEMBER 3, 2024
As the world moves steadily toward sustainability, Ampace’s debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan marks a milestone for the e-mobility sector, showcasing its newest Kun-Era series battery technology. Ampace is a joint venture by CATL—a world leader in EV batteries—and ATL—the top company in ICT batteries.
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DGeo’s Obexion FR for first responders extinguishes lithium battery fires
Charged
JANUARY 30, 2025
DGeo, the new DG Solutions division at US-based Labelmaster , has released Obexion FR, a mobile-ready system for first responders to extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires safely. The grab-and-go system from DGeo is designed specifically for first responders who need to mitigate lithium battery risks during and after emergencies.
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A wave of electric workhorses is coming
GreenBiz
APRIL 21, 2021
There are also more incentives for fleet managers to adopt these battery-powered vehicles, because in a growing amount of cases, electric vehicles can save companies money over using diesel power. . Battery-powered commercial vehicles also highlight the power of the lithium-ion battery in a unique way.
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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
TechXplore
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It also caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire. Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges.
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Electric Scooters Market Increasing Demands, Challenges and Developments
altenergymag
JULY 12, 2022
Electric scooters are plug-in electric vehicles with two wheels. One or more electric motors are powered by electricity stored in a rechargeable battery on board.
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Mercedes-Benz debuts the Mercedes-AMG E-Scooter
Charged
JUNE 16, 2023
Mercedes-Benz , in collaboration with Swiss mobility company Micro Mobility Systems , has introduced the Mercedes-AMG E-Scooter, designed for city dwellers, commuters and last-mile applications. Ah battery, the e-scooter has a range of up to 40 km and a top speed of 20 km/h. Equipped with a 500-watt motor and a 9.6
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Engine No. 1 backs Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 19, 2022
ImpactAlpha, January 19 – Taipei-based Gogoro builds zero-emission and electric smartscooters with swappable batteries. It recently brought its battery swapping stations to mainland. 1 backs Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The post Engine No.
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Battery Researchers Look to Artificial Intelligence to Slash Recharging Times
GreenTechMedia
MARCH 18, 2020
The battery sector is turning to artificial intelligence for clues on how to improve recharging rates without increasing the degradation of lithium-ion batteries. 'An expensive bottleneck in battery research' The research effort has been in progress for at least three years.
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Lithium-ion Battery Market: Better e-Bike Batteries
altenergymag
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The global micromobility market, comprising small, lightweight, battery-powered vehicles like electric bicycles and scooters, is booming. It's expected to be worth over $198 billion by 2030, according to Precedence Research, up from $56 billion this year.
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StoreDot releases samples of its “five-minute” EV battery
Charged
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
In 2015, Israeli battery developer StoreDot announced plans to enter the EV market with battery cells that it said could enable a 300-mile battery pack to be charged in 5 minutes. The first production batch of sample cells is meant to showcase the technology to potential partners, including battery-makers and vehicle OEMs.
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Green Watt Power introduces EV charger for 400 V batteries
Charged
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Green Watt Power , a maker of EV chargers and DC-DC converters, has introduced a charger designed for EVs, including material handling vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and e-carts. It also has a universal input range of 90 to 264 VAC, an input frequency range of 47 to 63 Hz and a 20 A output for 400 V lithium-ion batteries.
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Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030
GreenBiz
JUNE 17, 2020
In addition, Lyft operates bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in certain regions and integrates its app with public transit data. . While EVs can be cheaper to operate, compared to gasoline costs, high battery costs still can make many EVs more expensive than traditional cars. Lyft recently announced a first-quarter loss of $85.2
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Alsym wants to ‘light up homes for a billion people’ with its new battery
TechCrunch: Climate
APRIL 3, 2024
The battery startup has raised $78 million to bring its alternative to lithium-ion cells to everything from scooters to steel mills. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Changing regulations for Li-ion batteries and chargers in the US e-mobility market (Webinar)
Charged
MAY 8, 2023
Due to a recent surge in fires related to e-mobility consumer products, US lawmakers and regulators are placing new requirements on the lithium-ion batteries and chargers associated with e-bikes, kick scooters, and hoverboards. What will the session cover?
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E-scooters: 'Fine balance' needed to ensure green benefits, research finds
Business Green
AUGUST 16, 2020
By replacing short car journeys e-scooters can cut CO2 by up to 90 per cent, but robust regulation needed, Cenex warns. E-scooters are seen as a low carbon form of travel that can help reduce congestion and improve city-centre journey times.
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The Electric Scooter Safety Checklist
Mearth
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
If you’re riding an electric scooter for the first time, you’re likely going to have an accident in your first 10 rides. Electric scooters are like any other transportation vehicle, you wouldn’t ride a bike on the road without a helmet. Backpack or scooter bag for foldable multi-tool set, wallet, phone, keys. Check the battery.
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6 Tips to Commute Safely Using Your Electric Scooter
Mearth
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Kick scooters are no longer just a pastime for teenagers. Today, electric scooters offer convenience, efficiency, and savings to adults as they use them to commute to work and around the city. However, despite the electric scooter’s fun and convenience, the idea of safety is still a concern. Tip # 2: Wear your helmet.
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DELO offers thermally conductive battery adhesive for hybrid vehicles
Charged
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Industrial adhesive manufacturer DELO has introduced a structural adhesive for batteries used in hybrid vehicles. DELO says its new adhesive, which is currently being used by an automotive supplier in the ramp-up phase of production, is suitable for low-voltage batteries used in hybrid vehicles, e-bikes and e-scooters.
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The Ultimate Electric Scooter Riding Guide for Beginners
Mearth
JANUARY 19, 2021
If you’re thinking of buying a portable electric scooter this year or got one last Christmas, it’s important to know first how to properly ride and handle it. Electric scooters are nothing like the kickscooter of your childhood. First, read these articles if you haven’t yet: Electric Scooter Safety Checklist .
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A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Scooter Brakes
Mearth
JANUARY 12, 2021
Brakes are the most important safety feature in a portable electric scooter. Electric scooters have a braking system with 2-3 types placed in the rear and the front wheel. The brakes on an electric scooter are similar to what’s used in cars and bikes, but their performance is different than what you would expect in those vehicles.
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Benefits of Buying an Electric Scooter
GreenTech Gazette
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
But what about electric-powered scooters? While gasoline or diesel fueled motorbikes and scooters are still a choice, and we still see so many of them around, there is more of an interest in electric scooters than there ever has been. It can cost pennies to recharge a scooter. Here are some of the benefits of owning one.
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'Important milestone': StoreDot touts EV batteries able to fully charge in five minutes
Business Green
JANUARY 19, 2021
Israeli start-up reveals firm is on 'cusp of achieving a revolution in the EV charging experience' with its fast-charging battery cells. StoreDot claims it has produced a batch of fast-charging sample battery cells with its manufacturing partner Eve Energy using a normal lithium-ion battery production line in a factory in China.
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How much Electric Scooter Motor Power Do You Need?
Mearth
JANUARY 4, 2021
How does the electric scooter motor work? . The motor draws energy from your battery and creates propulsion. . The technical specifics of how the electric scooter motor works depend on what kind you have. The technical specifics of how the electric scooter motor works depend on what kind you have. Hub Motors .
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Mearth to Release New Robust Electric Scooters for Everyday and Off-road Travel
Mearth
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Mearth will release a new line of electric scooters called the GTS Series on 4 December, Friday. Mearth, one of the best-selling electric scooters in Australia, is set to release a new line of foldable electric scooters named the GTS Series on 4 December, Friday. The GTS Series will include two models, the GTS and the GTS Max.
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SomEV Brings Electric Micromobility ‘To the People’ with Swappable, Leased Batteries
Greentown Labs
JULY 8, 2020
We had often wondered why two battery engineers who are really passionate about climate change and really passionate about EVs didn’t own an EV,” George says. “We Micromobility vehicles—such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds—are well positioned to replace many of our daily, local car trips. Leasing your battery has many advantages.
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Swiss startup Morand launches fast charging energy storage system combining batteries and ultracapacitors
Charged
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Swiss technology startup Morand has launched a hybrid energy storage system that combines the characteristics of an ultracapacitor with that of a chemical battery to create “a durable and ultra-fast energy pack that can be usefully recharged in seconds.”. Applications include small city EVs, drones, e-bikes, e-scooters and robotics.
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Harley-Davidson Stands Behind Electric Motorcycle Bet Despite COVID-19 Headwinds
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 28, 2020
Mopeds and scooters leading the electric charge. Bloomberg New Energy Finance says that roughly 60 percent of two-wheelers in China were battery-based in 2019. The global share is about 30 percent, but it's mostly mopeds and scooters, said Nick Albanese, BNEF's head of new mobility research. Yamaha is a similar story.
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Leading e-scooter firms team up to launch sector sustainability standards
Business Green
JULY 22, 2020
Europe's largest e-scooter firms have set out a series of joint sustainability commitments aimed at keeping the rapidly growing e-scooter industry's waste and carbon emissions in check. Moreover, reports of e-scooters being dumped in rivers have prompted criticism over their environmental impact.
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New York Starts First Large Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Production
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 1, 2022
BY VINCE BRIGA via Spectrum News 1 If you’ve ever driven an electric car or used just about any piece of technology, chances are it’s powered by a lithium-ion battery. The post New York Starts First Large Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Production appeared first on The Green Living Guy.
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Hyundai’s upcoming IONIQ 5 features 800 V system, bidirectional charging
Charged
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The IONIQ 5 will be available with two battery pack options—the Standard Range model will have a 58 kWh pack, and the Long Range model will have a 72.6 kWh battery pack variant is expected to be around 470-480 km (292-298 miles) by the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) standard. kWh pack (or 77.4
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Nexperia’s new 40 V MOSFETs for automotive and industrial applications
Charged
JULY 1, 2021
The AEC-Q101-qualified BUK7S0R5-40H parts are intended for braking, power steering, reverse battery protection, e-fuse, DC-DC converter and motor control applications. Source: Nexperia.
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Customized connectors allowed unu to develop an innovative electric scooter that’s easy to recharge and built for urban life
Charged
MAY 17, 2023
Powering Clean Urban Transportation Electric scooters have the ability to transform urban transportation. Taking Charge of the Future What if you could design a scooter that could be charged at home or work? If you could just take out the battery and charge it with a regular power outlet like a cell phone or laptop?
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40 July Cleantech Roundup: Cheap Solar, Scooter Funding, fuel from manure, and More!
Clean Energy Trust
JULY 31, 2019
Link Scooter companies continue to receive large investments , with European companies Wind and Dott both raising at least $30 million in Series A rounds. If you were wondering, scooters are not going away. Both companies point to their scooter hardware as a competitive advantage. I’m skeptical on that front?—?while Link (Wind).
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Better batteries are fueling a surge of electric scooters in India and China
AGreenLiving
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
But for electric vehicles to become mass market products, batteries need to improve. Read more: Better batteries are fueling a surge of electric scooters in India and China.
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Triumph Motorcycles revs up its first e-bike
Business Green
JUNE 17, 2020
The iconic British motorcycle manufacturer this week unveiled the Trekker GT e-bike, which boasts a 504Wh battery that delivers a range of roughly 150km per charge. E-scooters, which are seen as more inclusive than e-bikes because they do not require pedalling, are technically illegal in the UK.
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric crossover, with vehicle-to-load feature, coming to the US this fall
Charged
JUNE 11, 2021
The new crossover is part of Hyundai’s plan to introduce 23 new battery-electric models and sell 1 million EVs worldwide by 2025. A new feature of IONIQ 5 is a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, which can be used to charge electric bicycles, scooters or camping equipment, or even a stranded EV. IONIQ 5 has a 77.4 kW of peak power.
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Unfavorable times for the electric scooter industry
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Once billed as an environmentally-friendly and enterprising venture, the electric scooter-sharing micromobility business has not lived up to the promising hype but is now looking dismal. Could this be the end for e-scooters? Related: We love electric scooters — but is the Bird trend actually bad for the environment?
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Two- and three-wheel EVs delivering more emissions reduction than cars
Charged
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In India, Hero MotoCorp offers an electric scooter for under $1,800. Battery swapping has been abandoned by most (not all) automakers, but it may find a viable use case in the two- and three-wheel market. Customers use a phone app to unlock a cabinet, and exchange a spent battery for a fully charged one. “We
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Mearth Launches Endless Off-road Capabilities with the GTS Series
Mearth
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Mearth launches the GTS Series: GTS and GTS Max, a robust line of electric scooters that’s perfect for off-road capabilities. Built for durability, long-distance, and off-road capabilities, the Mearth GTS Series introduces the GTS and GTS Max, a high-performance and high-end line of electric scooters. The retail price starts at $1999.
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Welcome the New and Improved Mearth X Pro
Mearth
DECEMBER 13, 2020
The Mearth X Pro launched last year as one of the best electric scooters in Australia designed for people and powered by innovation. The Mearth X Pro originally launched with powerful specs including a 300W motor that can go up to 800W and a 300Wh battery with available external battery.
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'On the cusp of a transport revolution': Green mobility projects secure £90m funding boost
Business Green
MARCH 16, 2020
Government also seeks views on 'biggest shake up of transport laws in a generation' to harness emerging green transport technologies such as electric scooters. This review will ensure we understand the potential impacts of a wide range of new transport modes such as e-scooters, helping to properly inform any decisions on legalisation.
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