Latest tech breakthroughs and innovations in the EV revolution

We witnessed significant growth in the EV industry, with the development of advanced battery technologies and the integration of smart tech solutions. These advancements are critical in driving the adoption of EVS and transitioning to a low-carbon economy

- Ashok Pandey

The electric vehicle industry has seen significant growth in the past year, with major advancements in technology and innovation. There are numerous innovative advancements that are crucial in driving the adoption of electric vehicles in the years ahead. Moving to electric vehicles is not just a sustainable action, but also a triumph of the automotive sector, with technology playing a key role in transitioning from fossil fuel to electric-powered models.

Let’s take a look at some of the significant tech innovations that have taken place in the electric vehicle industry over the past year.

Battery tech innovation/developments 

The electric vehicle (EV) industry has seen several developments in battery technology.

• eTechnology: Swiss startup Morand has developed a hybrid energy storage system that can recharge an electric city car in 72 seconds, according to the company. The system uses a hybrid ultracapacitor (HUC) cell technology from Sech SA, which is combined with advanced controllers to produce the required high levels of performance. The energy packs are suitable for applications that require fast, semi frequent charges of around five minutes or less, such as e-bikes, drones and rail locomotives. The system has been tested to over 50,000 cycles, with production plans being put in place to scale-up its manufacture.