Tag: carbon neutrality
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Toyota’s Urban Electric Vehicle SUV Concept
Sneak Peek at Toyota’s 2024 Electric Compact SUV Toyota’s latest revelation, the Urban SUV Concept, marks a significant step in their electric vehicle journey. Unveiled at the Kenshiki forum in Brussels, this concept car is not just a glimpse into Toyota’s future BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) strategy for Europe but also sets the stage for…
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From coal mine to renewable energy project
BrightNight, Rivian, and The Nature Conservancy reveal plans for the Starfire Renewable Energy Center Once upon a time, Starfire Mine in Talcum, Kentucky was one of the largest coal mines in the United States. Today, it’s slated to be transformed into a center for solar energy, marking an important shift in the energy landscape of…
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Stellantis and Samsung SDI second gigafactory in the U.S.
An ambitious step towards energy-efficient transportation Stellantis and Samsung SDI are pushing forward their joint venture, StarPlus Energy, with the announcement of a second gigafactory in the United States. Scheduled to start production in 2027, the facility will initially produce 34 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually. “This new facility will contribute to reaching our aggressive target…
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Rivian adopts Tesla Supercharger network and NACS
Partnership aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and lower carbon emissions Rivian and Tesla are teaming up to give Rivian drivers access to Tesla’s Supercharger network across the United States and Canada. The deal, announced today, seeks to help make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) easier for drivers and take a major step towards…
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Ford opening carbon neutral EV assembly plant
$2 billion transformation brings the new age of electric vehicles to Europe, securing German manufacturing jobs. Ford has opened its first carbon-neutral electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Cologne, Germany. This hi-tech center represents a new era in automotive production, cleaner, more sustainable future. “Opening the Cologne EV Center is the start of a new…
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CATL launches new battery technology for aircraft electrification
Battery technology with high energy density CATL, a leading Chinese battery manufacturer, has launched a new battery technology with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. The cutting-edge condensed battery will enable the electrification of passenger aircrafts by providing a high level of safety and light weight. Biomimetic electrolytes for high conductive performance To…
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Toyota’s path to being a mobility company
Toyota is planning its future with a new management structure and mobility concepts. Toyota Motor Corporation’s new management structure has been launched, with a focus on “inheritance and evolution”. The Japanese automaker aims to become a mobility company and is fully committed to achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. Toyota is planning to promote the practical…