Automakers Plan a Second Life for Old EV Batteries, but That Depends How Long the First Is

Automakers Plan a Second Life for Old EV Batteries, but That Depends How Long the First Is

ByNews Polite

Global automakers have touted plans to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries when they lose power, but competition for battery packs and cell materials, and the appetite for affordable cars cast doubt on this part of the circular economy. An array of startups offers second-life energy storage using old EV batteries….

Renault Said to Be Considering Making Mass-Market EV Version of Hatchback Car for India by 2024

Renault Said to Be Considering Making Mass-Market EV Version of Hatchback Car for India by 2024

ByNews Polite

Renault is considering building a mass-market electric vehicle in India, two people with knowledge of the ongoing review told Reuters, as part of a renewed push into a market where EV adoption is expected to grow quickly from a small base. The study by Renault underscores how the French automaker…

Drivers in the US Treat Partially Automated Cars From Tesla, GM, as Self-Driving, Says Study

Drivers in the US Treat Partially Automated Cars From Tesla, GM, as Self-Driving, Says Study

ByNews Polite

Drivers using advanced driver assistance systems like Tesla Autopilot or General Motors Super Cruise often treat their vehicles as fully self-driving despite warnings, a new study has found. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an industry-funded group that prods automakers to make safer vehicles, said on Tuesday a survey…