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This is interesting. I wonder about the viability of big battery swap stations on major arterials in Australia. Nio's 4th gen EV battery swap stations are rolling out across China, and are now billed as "more convenient than gas refueling". Drive in, tap the centre screen, and in 2 minutes and 44 seconds you're driving away with a new, charged battery. This one site can accommodate 23 cars at a time and punch out 480 swaps per day. The real kicker is the company's scale. Nio has installed 2432 of its Power Swap Stations across China, a third of which are on highways. The company is leading a consortium of competitors who have signed up for access to its battery swap stations, and are developing compatible next-gen EVs. These partners include heavyweights Chery, Geely and GAC - all of which are already in Australia or coming soon, by the way. Consider the real upside beyond convenience though: You buy the car and lease the battery, always swapping into the newest packs. We know people are worried about battery degradation and state of health overall, so this feels like something you could sell. Or am I mad? NIO #EV https://lnkd.in/gXQZXc3i

Stellantis and Samsung SDI are powering up a new $3.2B gigafactory in Kokomo, Indiana. This joint venture, called StarPlus Energy, will boost production of battery cells for electric vehicles in North America. Construction is already in progress for the first factory, set to open in Q1 2025. The second plant is targeting a 2027 start, aiming to establish Samsung SDI's most extensive EV battery production base in North America. This move is a critical step on Stellantis's path to a 100% electric vehicle sales mix in Europe and 50% in the U.S. by 2030. https://lnkd.in/gt6rrmcB #EV #BatteryProduction #StarPlusEnergy

The landscape of EV suppliers is diverse, surrounding a wide range of segments and services critical for the advancement of electric vehicles. From ChargePoint’s extensive charging network to Samsung SDI’s high-performance batteries, and from BYD’s clean energy solutions to LG Energy Solutions’ and SK On’s innovative battery technologies, these companies are driving the EV industry forward. Panasonic’s legacy in battery development and Shell Recharge’s commitment to expanding charging infrastructure further highlight the dynamic and crucial roles that EV suppliers play in the transition towards sustainable transportation. As the EV market continues to evolve, the contributions of these suppliers will be pivotal in shaping the future of mobility. Read only on Two Shelves https://lnkd.in/gZ-w4cvk

[GM chair meets battery partners in 1st Seoul visit] Mary Barra reportedly discusses supply prices, joint plants with top executives of LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI 제너럴모터스 CEO Mary Barra visited South Korea to meet the automaker’s Korean battery manufacturers -- LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI -- to further strengthen their partnerships and discuss the global electric vehicle transition amid slowing EV growth. According to industry sources, the GM chair on Wednesday met LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung and Samsung SDI CEO Choi Yoon-ho in Seoul. Barra was spotted at Gimpo International Airport on Tuesday evening. The visit marked her first visit to Korea since she became the head of GM in 2016. Although no companies disclosed what was on the table during the meetings, the heads of the US automaker and Korean battery manufacturers are expected to have discussed topics including battery supply, operation and construction of their joint factories, unit prices and their long-term partnerships. Sources said the GM chair is likely to have asked LG Energy Solution to upgrade the automaker’s portion of the tax benefits that they receive from the US government with the advanced manufacturing production credit, known as AMPC, under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. Tap below to read full story. #GM #GeneralMotors #LG #LGEnergySolution #Samsung #SamsungSDI #SouthKorea #KRUSPartnership #US #UnitedStates #battery #manufacture #batterymanufacture #AMPC #AdvancedManufacturingProductionCredit #BidenAdmin #InflationReductionAct #IRA #EV #ElectronicVehicles https://lnkd.in/gRq69qds

The Automotive Retail Sector is changing by the day. These changes, often driven by the dealership's OEM supplier open new commercial opportunities for operations and OPEX while they also introduce new business opportunities. The Retail sector does not have to be reactive or led by their OEMs. They can lead. Here's a point in question. V2X is en route. It not only allows a retail organisation to energy peak-shave or self-consume to reduce OPEX and grow bottom-line, but it can set them apart from the conservative dealer pack to make them a more sustainable business unit. I have been banging on here on V2X and V2G for over a year, and now two automotive OEMs are making V2G a business. First Ford, Honda and BMW announced ChargeScale just a few weeks ago while now Honda and Mitsubishi announce a V2G energy business play to compete with the DSOs. The writing is on the wall. Learn new tricks to ensure the future or stay with legacy business models and falter No risk, no gain I say. This is an excellent short read for those who are new to V2G. I advised the European Board of E.ON Europe on V2G some 15 years ago. I still work every day with members of that senior E.ON team, but now as colleagues in Innovate UK V2X projects and more, thru SmartKlub and beyond #V2G #V2X #distributedenergy #gridstability #gridresilience #guptasmartenergy #theguptapartnership #innovateuk #ford #mitsubishi #bmw #hondav2g #chargesacpe #voltageimbalance #evinducedvoltageharmonics https://lnkd.in/gsDQr4Us

Power from #batteries in electric vehicles (#EVs) could potentially be used to help #Singapore’s electricity grid meet peak demand, under a pilot programme that will start in November. The Vehicle-to-Grid (#V2G) programme, as it is called, was made possible through a grant awarded by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to a consortium led by transport operator STRIDES. The initiative, which will involve 15 commercial #vans and 10 #V2G-enabled #EV chargers, is set to start in November in Punggol and run for three years. #EnergyTransition #Innovation #urbanmobility #futuremobility #automotive #electricmobility #electricvehicles #evcharging #emobility https://lnkd.in/g9rtYSwR

Stellantis and Samsung SDI have signed a memorandum of understanding to plan a second battery #gigafactory in the US through their StarPlus Energy (Samsung SDI - Stellantis JV) joint venture. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/5ab5em3j #BatteryProduction #EV #EVproduction #electrification Christopher Ludwig ilkhan Ozsevim Richard Logan Riad Mannan Suhyun Song Shawn Morgan

What's Singapore peak-to-valley electricity difference? You will assume all EV to Plug-in at the office when peak electricity demand calls in? How many recharging points to support a viable V2G infrastructure? Do we drive out for lunch? Or might not need to recharging at Peak electricity curve? I like to see the numbers, figures as a Researcher.

#oem Stellantis has announced Kokomo, Indiana as the site of their second StarPlus Energy #battery cell making facility. A joint venture with Samsung SDI , the “mirrored” second facility will give StarPlus Energy a combined capacity of 67 GWh. The first giga factory be completed in 2025, with an eventual capacity of 33 GWh. The second facility’s SOP is 2027, with a capacity goal of 34 GWh. #autoforecastsolutions calculates the combined potential output of both facilities could supply the production of as many as 890,000 #electricvehicles a year. Though that number will change with the inclusion of #phev s in the product mix. Late to the #ev party, #stellantis plans to release up to eight distinct pure #ev nameplates in the next few years. #automotiveindustry #forecasting #evs #batterymanufacturing #oemsupplier

In order to acquire a share of this extremely lucrative business, more and more companies are entering the EV charging industry and expanding their footprint within the e-Mobility sector. ChargePoint Holdings, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network operating in North America and Europe, announced it would acquire has·to·be E-mobility. This transaction was further evidence of the fact that Europe is among the fastest-growing markets for EV sales worldwide. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRDRudyZ #PTR #PTRinsights #EVcharging #CarbonNeutrality #electrification #EV #EVs #ElectricVehicle #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #NetZero #GreenEnergy #NorthAmerica #Europe