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automotive-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Stellantis Takes on Tesla with Revolutionary Battery Swapping Stations

Stellantis, the global automaker behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, is partnering with Ample to test a new battery swapping system that could revolutionize electric vehicle charging. Unlike previous attempts, Ample's system uses individually sealed battery modules that can be replaced one by one, allowing for quick and easy battery swaps. The system doesn't require automakers to alter their vehicles, making it adaptable to any shape or size. Stellantis plans to test the system with a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric cars in Spain next year, and if successful, could expand the infrastructure for commercial and retail customers.

via CNN|

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technology2 years ago•7 min saved

Stellantis and Ample Collaborate to Revolutionize EV Charging with Battery Swapping Stations

Stellantis and Ample have formed a partnership to integrate Ample's Modular Battery Swapping solution into Stellantis electric vehicles, aiming to deliver a fully charged battery in less than five minutes. The initial program will begin in Madrid, Spain in 2024 with a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e's in Stellantis' car sharing service. The technology has the potential to address challenges such as charging time, range anxiety, and battery wear.

via Stellantis|

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environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Spiro's Electric Motorcycles Make Inroads in Kenya at Africa Climate Summit

Startup Spiro is expanding its electric bike and battery-swapping scheme to Kenya, with plans to deploy 1.2 million electric vehicles, marking a major milestone for the company. The scheme aims to eliminate fuel-guzzling motorbikes and scooters from the roads by trading them in for electric two-wheelers. Drivers are offered incentives to swap their existing bikes for electric ones and can access battery-swap stations to quickly switch out depleted batteries for fully charged ones. The initiative not only reduces air pollution and costs for drivers but also creates jobs and contributes to building Kenya's electric vehicle infrastructure.

via CNN|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Nio slashes prices and discontinues free battery swapping amid declining sales.

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio will cut prices by CNY 30,000 ($4,200) for all its models and end free battery swapping services to new buyers, as it faces mounting pressure over earnings losses and lukewarm sales. Nio had been offering the swapping services for free at least four times each month to existing owners. The loss-making company's investments in battery swapping stations have been questioned by investors for dragging on its profitability.

via Reuters|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fisker's Ocean SUV to Revolutionize Electric Car Charging with Battery Swapping Technology"

Fisker's upcoming Ocean electric SUV will offer battery-swapping technology, allowing drivers to swap out a dead battery for a fully charged one in just a few minutes. The company has partnered with battery-swapping startup Ample to offer the service, which will be available to buyers starting in 2024. Fisker says battery swapping will offer the same fill-up times as gasoline at a lower cost per mile. The technology is expected to be particularly useful for fleet operators and ride-hailing drivers who want to stop as efficiently as possible.

via Business Insider|

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