South Korean market research institute SNE Research announced the global installed capacity of power batteries among EVs during 2021 on the 7th, where Chinese leading battery supplier CATL occupied a market share of 32.6%, and managed to sit at first place for the fifth consecutive year. ...  more
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Aeon Second in 2021 Scooter Sales with Mileage Exceeding 200 Million KM |
| published: 2022-02-08 9:30 |
Aeon Motor’s smart scooter continued to grow in 2021. Relying on a comprehensive product line and innovative smart instruments, Aeon resolutely retains second place in the turbulent electric scooter market. Total number of vehicles sold has also exceeded 20,000, becoming the most successful partner in the PBGN Alliance. ...  more
Volvo to Partner Up with Battery Manufacturer Northvolt in Building Battery Plant Expected for Operation in 2025 |
| published: 2022-02-08 9:30 |
Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo announced its partnership with battery manufacturer Northvolt regarding the construction of a 50GWh battery plant in Gotherburg, Sweden, that will satisfy 500K of EVs each year, and is expected to create 3,000 job opportunities. ...  more
Hainan Will Add 5GW of PV Generation by 2025 so as to Accelerate Its Energy Transition |
| published: 2022-02-08 9:30 |
According to reporting by Chinese news outlets, the government of China’s Hainan Province held a press conference on January 25 to explain its plan for “the realization of the values of ecological products”. ...  more
VOLVO and Northvolt Will Build a New Gigafactory in Sweden |
| published: 2022-02-08 9:30 |
Swedish-Chinese car maker VOLVO and Swedish Li-ion battery manufacturer Northvolt announced on February 4 that they have selected the Swedish city of Gothenburg as the site of a new jointly-developed gigafactory. ...  more
With the Green Economy in Full Swing, a Long-term Silver Shortage is Imminent |
| published: 2022-02-08 9:30 |
Silver is not only a precious metal but also has many industrial uses. As the green economy rises, the market expects that silver will play a key role in the coming boom. Now that silver is in short supply, experts believe a long-term structural shortage of silver is likely looming in the future. ...  more
PERC Solar Cells Made with 100% Recycled Silicon Attain 19.7% Conversion Efficiency |
| published: 2022-02-08 9:30 |
Waste can now be reborn! German scientists have developed a renewable PERC solar cell made with 100% discarded modules, and the result is a conversion efficiency of 19.7%. ...  more
SPNEC Begins Construction on a 500MW Solar Ranch in Central Luzon |
| published: 2022-02-07 9:30 |
Newly listed Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC) has commenced the installation of 50MW of PV systems for its 500MW “solar ranch” in the Municipality of Peñaranda, which is located in the province of Nueva Ecija (i.e, the Philippines’ Central Luzon Region). This story was first reported by local news outlets and other renewable energy news websites. ...  more
Infineon Launches New AURIX MCU to Accelerate Automotive Electrification and Digitalization |
| published: 2022-02-07 9:30 |
In order to accelerate the pace of vehicle electrification and digitization, Infineon recently announced the launch of a new generation of AURIX microcontrollers (MCUs) which can be widely used in next-generation electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automotive electronics/electrical ( E/E) architecture and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, etc. ...  more
Where is the Affordable $25K Model Promised by Tesla? |
| published: 2022-02-07 9:30 |
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk had commented during the company’s 2020 Battery Day event that the company will be developing a US$25K model, but said recently when approached with the topic that there is simply no room in his schedule to deal with new models in the current stage. ...  more