Trump Revokes EV Mandate

Updates from CATL, Infineon, and more.

šŸ‘‹ Watts up? Donald Trump has recently announced a policy reversal on the electric vehicle mandate introduced by Biden in 2021. Bidenā€™s executive order aimed to ensure that by 2030, half of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. would be electric, a target than won support from top automakers. Meanwhile, CATL and Masdar have entered a partnership to construct the worldā€™s largest battery energy storage system, a $6 billion project that integrates 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of energy storage. Learn more on these stories, and others, in todays issue.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Trump to Revoke Electric Vehicle Mandate

// DOE

šŸš— U.S. President, Donald Trump, has announced a policy reversal on electric vehicles, significantly scaling back measures introduced under Joe Bidenā€™s administration. Bidenā€™s non-binding 2030 target for EV sales, supported by automakers, aimed to boost the adoption of cleaner technologies.

  • Unused funds from a $5 billion EV charging programme are being halted.

  • He called for the repeal of a waiver allowing states, such as California, to enforce zero-emission vehicle rules by 2035.

  • Federal EV tax credits and emissions targets, which require 30-56% EV sales by 2032, will undergo review.

  • The $7,500 EV consumer tax credit could also be revoked as part of the proposed tax reforms.

Trump criticised Bidenā€™s clean energy policies, arguing they distort markets and favour EVs over traditional vehicles. He reaffirmed his commitment to expanding U.S. oil production and prioritising fossil fuel energy sources over renewable initiatives.

INFRASTRUCTURE

CATL Expected to Announce European Battery Plant in 2025

// Verdict

šŸ”‹ Chinese battery manufacturer CATL is planning a new joint venture factory with European automakers, building on its recent partnership with Stellantis to establish a power battery plant in Spain. The announcement was made by CATLā€™s co-chairman, Pan Jian, at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

  • The Spanish facility will be CATL's third in Europe, joining existing plants in Germany and Hungary.

  • The new factory will produce lithium iron phosphate batteries, targeting an annual capacity of up to 50 GWh.

  • The factory will primarily supply batteries for Stellantisā€™ range of electric vehicles.

CATL currently leads the global battery market, holding a 36.8% market share. The new venture further highlights CATLā€™s commitment to addressing the increasing demand for electric vehicle batteries.

CLEAN ENERGY

CATL Partners with Masdar to Build Worldā€™s Largest BESS Project

// CATL

ā˜€ļø CATL and Masdar have launched a pioneering energy project in Abu Dhabi, combining solar power and advanced battery storage to create the worldā€™s first large-scale, continuous operation solar and battery storage system.

  • The $6 billion project integrates 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of energy storage.

  • It will provide 1 GW of continuous baseload power, operating 24/7.

  • Masdarā€™s COO, Abdulaziz Alobaidli, called it their most ambitious project yet.

  • CATLā€™s TENER technology, a key component, offers improved safety, durability, and efficiency for versatile energy solutions.

This partnership highlights a shared vision for advancing renewable energy. The integration of solar and cutting-edge battery technology offers a scalable model for addressing round-the-clock energy demands sustainably.

TECHNOLOGIES

Infineon Technologies Unveil PSOC Control MCU

// Infineon

šŸ“± Infineon Technologies has unveiled the PSOC Control family of high-performance microcontrollers (MCUs), based on the Arm Cortex-M33 architecture. Designed for advanced motor control and power conversion systems, these MCUs cater to diverse applications in robotics, light electric vehicles, and solar energy.

  • The PSOC Control C3 series offers scalability with Entry Line and Main Line options tailored to different needs.

  • Entry Line MCUs prioritise precision with high-resolution A/D converters and timers, while Main Line MCUs provide advanced features like high-resolution PWMs (Pulse Width Modulation) for enhanced power control.

  • The MCUs operate at up to 180 MHz and include a Digital Signal Processor, Floating-Point Unit, and hardware accelerators for efficient performance.

  • Built-in safety and security features include Class B and SIL 2 libraries, PSA Certified Level 2 security, and TrustZone technology.

The PSOC Control family highlight Infineonā€™s role in supporting the next-generation of industrial and IoT applications with efficient and secure solutions.

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