Engineers at Clemson University are developing next-generation batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. The Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) is working on the project with Atlis Motor Vehicles Inc.
A start-up based in Mesa, AZ, Atlis is developing an electric pickup truck with a 500-mile range and a battery that recharges in less than 15 minutes. The XT is aimed at commercial users in the agriculture, construction, service and utility industries. The vehicle will meet the size, refueling, towing and payload capabilities of conventional diesel-powered pickup trucks.