Articles tagged "Battery"

New reports confirm CATL has entered the trial production phase for its new solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries offer several advantages over conventional lithium-ion batteries. They promise higher energy density, improved safety, and...

The debate surrounding electric vehicles often centers on range anxiety – the fear of running out of battery power before reaching a charging station. While manufacturers provide estimated ranges, real-world performance often differs greatly from...

The electric vehicle market has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last fifteen years. What was once a niche and expensive product is rapidly becoming mainstream, thanks in large part to a dramatic reduction in the cost of its most crucial...

We've been writing about solid-state batteries many times before, and every time some company makes a bold claim about yet another breakthrough. This time it's not a technological milestone - this time we get one step closer to actually having this...

Automotive giants Mercedes and Stellantis have temporary halted their ambitious European battery factory projects. The decision, announced by their joint venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC), raises questions about the future direction of EV...

China, being the global electric vehicle powerhouse that it is, is doubling down on its commitment to lead the industry. The country has earmarked RMB 6 billion (that's around $830 million at current exchange rates) for research and development of...

Chinese automotive behemoth Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced breakthroughs in both solid-state battery and ultra-fast charging technologies. GWM has successfully produced solid-state pouch cells, meaning it's now completed the development and will...

Nio's much-anticipated 150 kWh semi-solid state battery is almost ready to actually launch, about two years behind the initial schedule. It will become available on June 1. There's a twist, however, as you won't be able to buy one. You will,...

Electric vehicle enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the world's battery giant, CATL, aims to shake up the market in a few years. The Chinese manufacturer is pushing for small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027. These cutting-edge...

Electric cars are charging towards becoming mainstream, with battery technology improving at unprecedented speed. Market leader CATL just turned announced its latest creation - the Shenxing Plus LFP battery. Typically, lithium-iron phosphate...

StoreDot just achieved another milestone in its quest to commercialize its next-gen battery tech. The company's silicon-dominated batteries have endured a staggering 2,000 extreme fast charging (XFC) cycles while retaining over 80% of their original...

Electric vehicles may be the future of transportation, but battery longevity needs to improve significantly before they can claim to be outright more durable than ICEs. After all that the hardest and most expensive part to replace so people need to...

Get ready for electric vehicles that could take you further than ever before! That's as long as you believe the hype in every press release, of course. Talent New Energy, a solid-state battery startup in China, claims it has just raised the bar with...

QuantumScape, an American company counting Volkswagen among its biggest investors, reports a groundbreaking achievement with its latest solid-state battery technology. The battery completed over 1,000 charging cycles with an impressive 95% capacity...

As winter blankets the landscape in a cold embrace, electric vehicle owners are bracing themselves for the inevitable reduction in their driving range. It's a well-known fact that cold weather can put a damper on an EV's range, but what may surprise...

Desten Inc., a pioneer in cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology, has introduced a groundbreaking Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cell that promises to revolutionize the electric vehicle and energy storage industries. This innovative battery...

StoreDot is promising to revolutionize EV batteries with its silicon-dominant XFC cells. These cells, according to the company, showed no signs of degradation even after undergoing 1,000 consecutive extreme fast charging cycles. The company ran...

Down Under, something electrifying is brewing, and no, it's not another Crocodile Dundee movie. Australian researchers are boasting of a major leap in the battery world, potentially changing the game for electric vehicles and smartphones alike. The...

When it comes to paving the way for sustainable practices, Li-Cycle, a leading player in the realm of electric vehicle battery recycling, continues to exceed expectations. Building upon its reputation as a pioneer in North America, the Toronto-based...

It feels like there is no week without some big battery announcement. While new electric cars are coming to the market all the time, it is the battery technology and charging infrastructure that holds back the transition. Only last month we reported...