Startup makes exciting breakthrough that could revolutionize future cars: 'We need innovative solutions'

Startup makes exciting breakthrough that could revolutionize future cars: 'We need innovative solutions'

The startup Ample has developed new battery-swapping technology for electric vehicles, reducing charging time and grid demand. According to Green Car Reports, the company announced in March that it will set up a battery-swapping network in Tokyo for delivery trucks. The battery-swapping design is built into vehicles at the factory. Mitsubishi and the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will provide the vehicles.  Ample is also developing d…

This Breakthrough Could Make Electric Cars Thrive in Freezing Temperatures

The University of Michigan has pioneered a transformative battery technology aimed at revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry in cold climates. This new battery can charge up to 500% faster even at temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C), thanks to an innovative manufacturing process. Key to the breakthrough is a 20-nanometer thick glass-like coating made from lithium borate-carbonate, which prevents obstacles that slow ion movement. The …