Sodium-ion batteries have several advantages over conventional batteries. They contain no critical raw materials such as lithium or cobalt - and could make stationary energy storage and electromobility much more cost-effective. There is still a lack of the necessary energy storage materials for production.
The solar market in Europe is set for strong growth over the next five years. Forecasts predict 348 gigawatts of new capacity for the 27 EU countries and the UK. A new report analyses the private solar segment in these nine key European markets.
The Italian manufacturer of high-efficiency PV modules, FuturaSun, acquires Solertix, a start-up specialized in perovskite solar cells research and upscaling for industrial applications.
Aptera Motors just announced the Launch Edition of its two-seat solar-electric vehicle (SEV), the Aptera. Equipped with solar cells to charge the its batteries, the vehicle is also designed to be as efficient as possible both in terms of aerodynamics and the drivetrain.
From June 14–16, 2023, Messe München will be hosting The smarter E Europe 2023 across 176,000 square meters in 16 halls. 85,000 visitors are being expected – a great stage for start-ups and newcomers with support from the German government or the exhibition organizers.
With Voltfang Industrial, German start-up Voltfang presents a battery storage system from second-life EV batteries for stationary energy storage applications.
The Munich-based start-up Pionierkraft is getting new funding. The seven-digit euro amount from the investment round is to be used in particular for market entry in Germany.
Continental is fundamentally changing the charging of electric vehicles. Together with startup Volterio, Continental Engineering Services (CES) is developing an intelligent charging robot that will make charging much easier and more convenient in the future.
BMW i Ventures, the venture capital provider for innovative and high-performing start-ups in the automotive sector, is investing in the Munich-based start-up HeyCharge, which promises to simplify access for charging electric cars.
