Comparison of Sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries

Both sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that store and release electrical energy. Even though similarities are shared by both of them, key differences are also present. Sodium-ion batteries use sodium ions as the composition material, whereas lithium-ion batteries use lithium ions as the charge carrier. The energy density in lithium-ion batteries is higher than that in sodium-ion batteries, which means lithium-ion batteries … Continue reading Comparison of Sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries

What is the concept of ultra-fast charging?

In the electric vehicle industry, ultra-fast charging is a concept for the ability to rapidly recharge the battery of an electric vehicle at a significantly higher power than conventional charging methods. The time required for charging an EV is reduced with the ultra-fast charging method, making it more convenient and comparable to refueling a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. The key aspects of ultra-fast charging … Continue reading What is the concept of ultra-fast charging?

What do we know about lightning eMotors?

Lightning eMotors is an American company specializing in manufacturing and converting commercial electric vehicles (EVs). The company is based in Loveland, Colorado, and has been operating since 2008. Electric vans, trucks, and shuttle buses are some of the areas the company is focused on for commercial and fleet applications. The product range of Lightning eMotors is: The company provides customized electric vehicle solutions for specific … Continue reading What do we know about lightning eMotors?

What is the market prediction for Bolt?

Bolt offers various services such as ride-hailing, electric scooters, and bicycle rentals, as well as partnerships with taxi and rental car companies. The company operates in 45 countries and positions itself as cost-conscious and competitive. Bolt is ruling the German market with rental e-scooters, offering its services in 58 cities such as Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. In Germany, Bolt is facing competition from players such … Continue reading What is the market prediction for Bolt?

An interview with French start-up Vianova founder Thibault Castagne

Complaints about e-scooters blocking sidewalks, speeding through pedestrian zones, or landing in rivers are not diminishing. The French start-up Vianova is helping cities to stop the proliferation. And founder Thibault Castagne says: “The German administration itself is to blame for many of the problems. Vianova is positioned as a neutral intermediary between e-scooter rental services and cities. It was Founded in Paris in 2019, the … Continue reading An interview with French start-up Vianova founder Thibault Castagne

Interview with Estonian mobility start-up Bolt founder Markus Villig

In 2013, Markus Villig founded his company Taxify at the age of 19 in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The company got renamed Bolt. A dropped out of his computer science degree. The company is a mobility platform for renting electric scooters and bicycles and trips with taxi and rental car companies. In May 2018, over 175 million euros were invested and Bolt became an … Continue reading Interview with Estonian mobility start-up Bolt founder Markus Villig

What is the market prediction for autonomous vehicles in Europe?

As per the reports by the International Transport Forum, Europe is one of the leading regions in the policy development and deployment of autonomous vehicles. European countries such as Germany, France, and the UK also established legal frameworks for regulating the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles. According to the Research and Markets report, the European autonomous vehicle market is expected to grow at a … Continue reading What is the market prediction for autonomous vehicles in Europe?