Solid-state batteries are the next big thing in battery technology but unfortunately, Toyota’s failure with solid state batteries is clear to see since 2009. Even in 2023, Toyota continues to release announcements now with a prospective launch day of 2027/2028. Three questions remain unanswered Whole Mars Blog was […]
Toyota’s Failure With Solid State Batteries: A Timeline from 2009 to 2023 Read More »
The official launch of the Cybertruck shows more than ten improvements that will flow into new and existing models of teslas. From use of stainless steel, to 48V wiring, steer-by-wire steering, a gigabit speed wiring system based on POE not CAN.
Ten Cybertruck Features Disrupting the Vehicle Market Read More »
Solar panels waste myth is pushed by the fossil fuel lobby to delay the uptake of renewable energy. The rising waste mountain of solar panels is the favourite headline. Rubbish.
Solar Panels Waste Myth Dispelled Read More »
Advent of big batteries changes electricity from synchronus (ie, generate and use) to asynchronous, i.e. store and use to match demand and supply. The grid will change from baseload and peaking to dispatchable renewables and variable renewables.
Baseload to Dispatchable – Transforming Electricity Read More »
The quantity of elements in a battery is shown in Visual Capitalist images. The quantity of graphite is up to 50% of the battery, but cheap, whereas other elements may be small but expensive.
Elements in Batteries Read More »
Smartphone companies have moved into making Electric vehicles, teaming up with traditional car manufacturers. Xiaomi joins Huwaei, Foxconn, and Oppo in releasing an EV.
Smartphone Maker Making Cars Read More »
Faster charging batteries, better battery packs. The enhancements keep coming, not just from CATL, but other manufacturers of batteries, leading to a 20% plus increase in battery capacity per year.
15 Minute Charging Batteries from CATL Read More »
Shipping emissions were excluded from the Paris Accord, but the LMO has committed to zero emissions for shipping by 2050. The challenge is how to change an industry of over 100,000 vessels.
Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 Read More »
Real world examples where hydrogen fuel cell buses and transport systems have been deployed as “trials” and abandoned due to high costs and reliability.
Hydrogen Buses Fail Economics Read More »
Have you had extreme weather as a result of climate change? Those extreme weather will mean you will be unable to insure your property from the effects of climate change.
Becoming Uninsurable Due To Climate Change Read More »
Will the decrease in the cost of hydrogen electrolyzers be sufficiently fast to compete with other energy solutions? Will China drive the cost down fast enough?
Cheaper Hydrogen Electrolyzers Needed Read More »
France has passed a law to have all carparks, old and new, over 80 spaces covered with solar panels. The electricity is greater than 10 nuclear power plants, cost 1/10th and built in 1/3rd of the time.
France Solar Carparks vs Nuclear Read More »
The passage of the IRA bill was enabled by politics and putting in expenditure to placate fossil fuel states and representatives. The $7 billion for hydrogen trucks is an example of sheer folly, but political necessity
Is $7B For Hydrogen Sheer Folly? Read More »
The Grid Battery of nickel and hydrogen from Enervenue commercialising a NASA technology major advantage is extremely high cycle time and extramely low degradation over 2 decades.
Nickel Hydrogen Battery Read More »
The Tesla 4680 production has been growting at 21% per month since product launch. By the end of 2023, the 4680 battery will start deliverying the increase in cell density and cycle time as promised in 2019.
Tesla 4680 Battery Ramp Read More »
Concentrated solar CSP improvements are welcome, as many CSP plants were built 10 years ago but cheap solar panels have displaced CSP plants. Improvements are welcome.
Concentrated Solar CSP Improvements Read More »
Disruption to the car market is now inevitable with the rise of electric vehicles globally. An exponential increase in EV manufacture means few internal combustion engine cars after 2026
Rapid EV Increase Prediction by Prof Ray Wills Read More »
Improvements in battery chemistry and form factors is leading to a learning curve of 15% annually for energy density and price. Compare these new battery chemistries
New Chemistry Battery Comparison Read More »
The top 20 lithium ion battery manufacturers manufacture over 1TW of batteries annually and on a ramp up to produce over 3 TW per year – on the way to 250TW needed for total electrification of grid and transportation,
Top 20 Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturers Read More »
