Electric Vehicle Energy Storage: Big Changes Ahead

Is it all about cars and extrapolation? Not anymore. The unique new IDTechEx report, “Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles 2020-2030“ avoids mindless extrapolation. It uses fundamentals to predict huge changes in the electric vehicle EV business and the way these vehicles store electricity. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or example, rejection of poisons and the fact that herbicides becoming ineffective anyway heralds…

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Focus: Bugatti’s 40,000 Days of Existence

The Bugatti brand is one of the oldest of the automotive world. Since its creation in 1909 by an Italian immigrant named Ettore Bugatti, all the way to its modern era with the hyper sports cars such as the Chiron1 or the Divo2, the constructor has known many events. [dropcap]Y[/dropcap]esterday, Monday, Marked Bugatti’s 40,000th day of existence…

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Shortage of Lithium-Ion Batteries: How to Cope

Shortage of lithium-ion batteries is probable. Too few gigafactories. Too many burning batteries: factories shut to sort out their problems. The US-China trade war cuts off materials. Inadequate lithium or cobalt mining. [dropcap]E[/dropcap]lectric vehicle demand is probably being underestimated. Expect cost parity with conventional cars in 3-7 years when range demanded by most prospective buyers – 300 miles/ 480 km – is also met.  IDTechEx 2020-2030 projections of battery capacity for all100 IDTechEx EV categories reveals pent-up demand if promised cell cost reduction is met – a…

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Michelin Unleashes World’s Most Powerful Garage

The Michelin Supercar Paddock is in a new location next to the start line, offering more cars and an immersive walkthrough experience for fans. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith everything from unique start-up brands to the latest race iterations from the world’s most famous marques, the Paddock is guaranteed to have a supercar for everyone. Here’s an exclusive preview…

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