[EVDL] EVLN: faradion.co.uk demos proof-of-concept Na-ion batt w/ e-bicycle
http://cleantechnica.com/2015/05/28/sodium-ion-electric-bike-wut-wut/ Sodium-Ion Electric Bike — Wut, Wut! May 28th, 2015 by Christopher DeMorro [image http://evobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/faradion-prototype-electric-bicycle-powered-by-sodium-ion-battery-pack_100511344_m.jpg (ebicycle w/ rear batt-pack - on display/demo stand) ] The rise in the popularity of electric bicycles cannot be understated, especially in places where congested roads or high gas prices make car ownership unaffordable for many. So while many automakers and technology companies are focusing on building big battery packs for electric vehicles, Britain’s Faradion went a different route, building an electric bicycle to prove its sodium-ion battery concept really works, reports Green Car Congress. The use of sodium in batteries is nothing knew. The main advantage of a sodium-ion battery over a lithium-ion battery is reportedly the cost. Faradion says its battery design could be 30% per kWh cheaper than a comparable lithium-ion battery. Sodium-ion batteries are also safer in terms of thermal runaway scenarios (i.e. fires), and less environmentally caustic. Unfortunately, these batteries are also much larger for the same energy density, which is why many automakers have dismissed them. Undeterred, Faradion has built a 480Wh battery pack for its first vehicle, an electric bicycle, hoping to demonstrate that sodium-ion batteries have a place at the table, though only 250Wh are needed for the e-bike itself. The sodium-ion battery was developed in conjunction with Williams Advanced Engineering of the Williams Formula One Team, and the famed racing outfit also provided the controller for the e-bike. A proof of concept is one thing, though — powering a full-sized vehicle with a sodium-ion battery is something else entirely. While the 30% lower production price is attractive, Tesla’s Elon Musk thinks he can bring lithium-ion battery costs down to $100 a kWh without any major chemistry changes. Volkswagen is placing a bet on solid-state batteries in the meantime, and one can’t count out even far-out ideas like the aluminum-air battery pack. [© cleantechnica.com] ... http://www.faradion.co.uk/technology/sodium-ion-technology/ Sodium-ion Technology http://www.greencarcongress.com/2015/05/20150515-faradion.html Faradion demonstrates proof-of-concept sodium-ion electric bike 15 May 2015 [images http://bioage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c4fbe53ef01bb082eed5b970d-800wi E-bike powered by Faradion prototype Na-ion battery pack. For the proof-of-concept, the cells were manufactured to be larger than necessary to avoid unnecessary costs and lengthy manufacturing processes at this early stage. Click to enlarge. http://bioage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c4fbe53ef01b8d11481eb970c-800wi A 48 cell battery pack design by Williams Advanced Engineering, incorporating Faradion’s 3 Ah Na-ion cells http://bioage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c4fbe53ef01b8d114859a970c-800wi Faradion CEO Lawrence Bern with the e-bike battery http://bioage.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c4fbe53ef01bb082eecc9970d-800wi Comparison of the cathode specific energy densities of some sodium ion cathode materials achieved in full cells, with LiFePO4 included as a well-known comparison ] British battery RD company Faradion has demonstrated a proof-of-concept electric bike powered by sodium-ion batteries at the headquarters of Williams Advanced Engineering, which collaborated in the development of the bike. Oxford University was also a partner. Although lithium-ion batteries are currently the predominant battery technology in electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as other energy storage applications, sodium-ion could offer significant cost, safety and sustainability benefits. Sodium-ion intercalation batteries—i.e., batteries using the same process of ion insertion and removal as in Li-ion batteries—have been discussed in the literature for some time. (e.g., Earlier post.) Using sodium instead of lithium in a battery is attractive because it could potentially be much less expensive (~30% less) and safer, and it would be more environmentally benign. However, developing efficient Na+ intercalation compounds is a challenge because sodium ions are much larger than lithium ions—about 70% larger in radius. Thus, insertion/deinsertion of sodium ions in a host material is much more difficult than that of lithium ions. Large structural change occur during Na+ insertion and de-insertion, leading to low capacity and poor cycling stability. For cathode materials, the reversible, stable capacity of bulk Na+ intercalation is usually limited to levels far below what can be obtained in Li-ion electrode materials. (Earlier post.) The battery for the e-bike has a design energy of 418 Wh, 250 Wh of which has been used in the e-bike proof-of-concept. Faradion’s sodium-ion cells deliver a specific energy of more than 140 Wh/kg. The e-bike battery pack is made up of four modules, designed and
[EVDL] EVLN: e-Verito, e-Genio e-Maxximo EVs expected
http://www.bsmotoring.com/news/mahindra-has-been-workingthree-new-electric-vehicles/2/1 Mahindra has been working on three new electric vehicles By : Motor Octane | May 30, 2015 [images http://motoroctane.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mahindra-verito-electric.jpg http://motoroctane.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mahindra-verito-electric-Auto-Expo.jpg ] Since the acquisition of Reva, Mahindra has been utilising the electric vehicle technology on its existing range of vehicles. Mahindra has been working on three new electric vehicles, beginning with the Verito and the other two being commercial vehicles, the Genio and the Maxximo. As the government is increasingly supporting electric vehicles, we will benefit not just in passenger cars but even in commercial vehicles, mentioned Dr Goenka, Executive Director, Mahindra Mahindra. The Reva e2O has become highly affordable as the duties for electric vehicles have come down. We are already testing the e-Verito, e-Genio and the e-Maxximo, he further added. Mahindra has been looking at getting the electric version of the Verito for a while and we could expect it to be launched this year. The company has invested about INR 150 crores for developing these three vehciles. This will be the third vehicle on the Verito platform and a first four-door Indian electric vehicle as well. Mahindra is even utilising the electric technology for making hybrid vehicles. The company had showcased the XUV500 Hybrid at the 2014 Auto Expo and we can expect it to be launched in 2016, along with the automatic variant launch too at a similar time ... [© bsmotoring.com] ... http://motoroctane.com/news/13880-mahindra-has-been-working-on-three-new-electric-vehicles Mahindra has been working on three new electric vehicles Rachit Hirani | May 30, 2015 http://www.greentechlead.com/electric-vehicle/mahindra-may-launch-electric-verito-this-year-23885 Mahindra may launch electric Verito this year By Ajith Kumar S May 30, 2015 Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra is working on three electric variants of its existing models. And of these ” e-Verito, e-Genio and e-Maxximo ” the electric variant of Verito is expected to be rolled out later this year, Business Standard has reported. It should be the first four-door Indian electric vehicle when launched. The company, which acquired the electric car company Reva recently, has been adapting its existing range of vehicles to EV technology. The electric variants of the commercial vehicles Genio and Maxximo are part of the company’s experiments with EV technology in this segment. Mahindra has invested about Rs150 crore to develop the three vehicles, BS has reported. The automaker had shown its inclination for electric vehicle technology when it showcased the XUV500 Hybrid at The Auto Expo 2014. Mahindra then stated that it planned to roll out the vehicle and an automatic variant in 2016. The company has been working with its Korean subsidiary Ssangyong to develop new engines for their vehicles including a possible petrol engine oriented to the export market. Recently the Indian government introduced Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme which has led to the lowering of prices in the specific automotive segment. Mahindra itself brought down prices of its Reva e2O following the reduction of duties and the introduction of subsidies. [© greentechlead.com] http://www.team-bhp.com/news/mahindra-verito-ev-spotted-launch-quarter Mahindra Verito EV spotted; launch this quarter [20150604] by Aditya Nadkarni http://www.team-bhp.com/?q=sites/default/files/styles/check_large_review/public/download_51.jpg Mahindra Verito EV http://www.team-bhp.com/?q=sites/default/files/styles/check_large_review/public/Ver1.jpg http://www.team-bhp.com/?q=sites/default/files/styles/check_large_review/public/Ver2.jpg http://www.team-bhp.com/?q=sites/default/files/styles/check_large_review/public/Ver3.jpg ] Last month, Mahindra revealed that it was planning to introduce the electric version of the Verito sedan in this fiscal. Now the car has been spotted on the roads, indicating that the launch may not be too far away. Dubbed the Verito EV, the car was displayed at the 2012 and 2014 Auto Expo. Mahindra will initially place it in the taxi and commercial car-rental space according to MM automotive farm equipment sector executive director, Pawan Goenka. According to Mahindra, the Verito EV's batteries take seven hours to charge fully. The car has a maximum range of 80 km and can attain a top speed of 85 kph. The Verito EV will benefit from the Government of India's recently introduced Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid ) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme, which provides incentives ranging between Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 1,38,000 on electric and hybrid vehicles over 4 metres in length. The Verito EV will be one of Mahindra's nine launches scheduled for this fiscal year. [© 2015
[EVDL] EVent: FAME India Eco Drive 2015 Rally to promote plugins 6/6
'The future belongs to electric vehicles and we must welcome it' http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-06-06/Rally-to-promote-electric-vehicles-155642 Rally to promote electric vehicles June 06,2015 [image http://thehansindia.com/assets/car(66).jpg (EVent) ] On the occasion of World Environment day a Rally of electric and hybrid vehicles of all categories like 2W/3W/4W etc was today flagged off jointly by the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Anant Geete and Minister Environment Forests Shri Prakash Javdekar from the India Gate lawns in New Delhi. This event was organized by Department of Heavy Industry with sole objective to inform public at large that Government has initiated the scheme Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid ) Electric Vehicles (FAME India) in order to protect the environment and this scheme will help reduction in the use of fossil fuel, which is one of the main sources of GHG emission from road transport sector. SIAM and SMEV will be helping the Department for smooth conduct of this programme. Speaking on the occasion Shri Anant Geete said the move to promote use of electric and hybrid vehicles is part of Prime Ministers Make in India Initiative. He said initially a subsidy of 30% will be given to buyers of such vehicles. The minister said the phased replacement of fossil fuel based vehicles by the new generation vehicles based on the latest technologies will result in a net saving of Rs. 14,000 crore which could have gone for a purchase of petro products. He appealed to the Automobile manufacturers in the country to chip in this mega project for the success of indigenous efforts under the Make in India concept. Shri Geete said the future belongs to electric vehicles and we must welcome it ... About 25 owners of electric vehicles mainly of Mahindra [Reva] took part in the rally. About 50, two wheelers were brought by various electric scooter manufacturers. Provision of test drive at India Gate for attracting people to use these vehicles was also made. At India Gate, A lucky draw for all participants was also held and winner of the contest Shri Arun Sharma from Karol Bagh, New Delhi was gifted with a electric Two-wheeler to be sponsored by Hero electric. The rally culminated at T3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi where the speakers including Mr. Marshal from the Delhi International Airport (P) Limited, Delhi also highlighted the importance of Eco-friendly hybrid vehicles. Shri Ambuj Sharma, Addtitional Secretary, DHI while giving a brief of the Ministry Initiatives emphasized there should also be facilities for the charging of Electric Vehicles at the Airport Parking area too as this will encourage more and more persons to go for such new generation vehicles. Like in the India Gate Lawns, a lucky draw was also held for the arrived today morning through T3 terminal in which One Mr. Rahul, a resident of Saket area in South Delhi was the lucky winner to get a free electric two-wheeler from M/S Lohia, manufacturer of electric vehicles. Major attraction of rally was soft launch by Mahindra and Mahindra its Sedan category vehicle (E-verito), which is first four-door pure electric model in the country. It is pertinent to mention here that, the government has recently launched the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme in the country.. Under this scheme, the centre will offer incentives onelectric and hybrid vehicles to promote to boost the sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in the country. The scheme will focus on four key areas namely, technology development, demand creation, pilot projects and charging infrastructure. Based on the results and experience achieved in the first phase, the scheme will be reviewed for implementation after March 31, 2017, with appropriate fund allocation in future. Government has the target of penetration of 6-7 million of electric and hybrid vehicles per year by 2020 resulting into saving of fossil fuel worth Rs. 6 crore which in turn result into reduction of 2 million MT of C02 per year. This scheme is aligned with Make in India campaign and expected to create additional 3 lakh employment. [© thehansindia.com] http://www.carwale.com/news/18978-mahindras-electric-vehicles-participate-in-fame-india-eco-drive-2015.html Mahindra's electric vehicles participate in FAME India Eco Drive 2015 June 05, 2015 by Ninad Ambre [images http://img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/CC/94/18978/img/m/Mahindra-electric-vehicles-52728_l.jpg (Mahindra EVs) http://img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/CC/94/18978/img/l/Mahindra-electric-vehicles-52732.jpg (E2o EV) http://img2.aeplcdn.com/ec/CC/94/18978/img/l/Mahindra-electric-vehicles-52731.jpg (Verito EV) ] Mahindra Mahindra Ltd. participated in the FAME India Eco Drive 2015 with its fleet of electric vehicles powered by Reva. This event was held in New Delhi today on the occasion of World Environment day. Mahindra lined up
Re: [EVDL] Easy EV Comparison
I think a lot of the gas folks really do get that. The problem is that, especially in the more sprawling metropolises, their lives are built such that a car with only a two gallon tank just isn't any use to them. I have a good friend who lives in Surprise, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. She works in downtown Phoenix, about 20 miles away. So far so good, right? That's well within a Leaf's range. But she also not infrequently has to go to a satellite office in Mesa, which is another 20 miles on the other side of Phoenix. That works out to an 80 mile round trip, which is starting to get iffy for the Leaf. And this is Phoenix, so that means air conditioning in the summer isn't optional, especially when outside temperatures are well above 110°F -- and that _definitely_ makes it iffy. But, of course, it doesn't just stop there...her in-laws live in Surprise, which is about fifteen miles north of Goodyear and about 30 miles by freeway from Phoenix. She not infrequently needs to get her kids to or from school in Goodyear to their grandparents in Surprise -- and, of course, do this at the end or start of the schoolday and without any time to gas up. Even if she's only working in Phoenix that day, that's pushing it for the Leaf -- and a recipe for disaster if that happens to coincide with a trip to Mesa. And, of course, in nearly all situations, leaves her without any Murphy factor, without any room for contingencies, or options like going out of the way to some interesting place for lunch, or a quick trip to the airport to pick somebody up, and so on. Now, on the one hand, you could suggest that maybe she should live closer to work and her in-laws should move closer to her. For all sorts of reasons not worth discussing here, neither is an option, I can assure you. You could also suggest that maybe she could get an electric vehicle and her husband can keep a gasoline vehicle...but he actually works at the same office as she does, and their child-taxi and similar duties are shared equally. Juggling who gets the electric and who gets the gas would get awkward, especially if something came up at the last minute...and does them little good if the one has to go to Mesa the same day the other has to go to Surprise; whoever gets stuck with the EV gets stuck, literally, by the side of the freeway in hundred-plus weather waiting for a tow. And she's not at all an atypical case for somebody in the Valley of the Sun. Pretty much the norm, in fact -- especially amongst those with the disposable income that, until just very recently, has been required to even consider an electric vehicle. So she and the millions like her who live here really aren't realistic candidates for an electric vehicle, no matter how sweet the cars so often are nor the convenience of starting each day with a full tank without having to go to the gas station. Now, when realistic ranges, with the air conditioning running full blast in the Phoenix summer and the rest, get solidly in the 200+ mile range, and especially the 300+ mile range, and for kid-friendly minivans...well, at that future date, you probably won't be able to stop her from buying one. Until then? Best to focus on those -- such as my parents -- for whom today's EVs are a match made in heaven. They're still the minority, at least where I live...but it's a rapidly growing minority with every new generation of vehicles. Cheers, b On Jun 6, 2015, at 6:52 PM, Robert Bruninga via EV ev@lists.evdl.org wrote: One way to describe the new Paradigm that EV’s bring to daily living to the typical gas driver is to say something like this: “Imagine if every day you came home and parked, you could stick a hose in your gas tank and get 2 gallons every night for only $1 a gallon.” Well, that’s exactly what you get with an EV when you come home and plug it into just your standard 120v outlet. Overnight, in 12 hours at 10 cents per kWh, you pick up 50 miles range for only about $2 of electricity. And the car is FULL the next day. Maybe then the gas folks will finally get it. Bob Bruninga, WB4APR -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20150606/5f924f9c/attachment.htm ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: signature.asc Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 801 bytes Desc: Message signed with OpenPGP using GPGMail URL: http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20150606/55f5ab4f/attachment.pgp ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org
