Articles tagged "Battery"

Shell has developed a new fluid that it claims can drastically cut down the time it takes to charge an EV battery. The company suggests its new thermal management fluid could help to charge an electric car battery from 10% to 80% in less than 10...

The world's largest battery manufacturer, CATL, has unveiled a new battery technology designed to solve the biggest headaches for electric car drivers: range anxiety and long charging stops. Revealed at Europe's IAA Munich auto show, the new...

Electric cars might be seen as the clean, green solution to personal transportation, but there's no getting away from the fact that every EV has a big, heavy secret: its battery. Mining for new materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel is...

Porsche decided to adjust its strategy for the electric future and it will pull back on plans for large-scale battery production at its subsidiary, the Cellforce Group. Instead of manufacturing its own cells, Cellforce will now concentrate on...

One of the most asked questions about electric cars is about the long-term health of their batteries. Critics point to battery degradation as a fatal flaw, suggesting that after a few years, an EV will be left with a fraction of its original range...

A Chinese company with backing from automaker Chery has produced its first batch of solid-state batteries, a technology long promised as the key to unlocking the full potential of electric cars. The industry has been flooded with claims and...

The race to eliminate the electric car's most persistent bugbear - the time it takes to recharge - has a new and formidable contender. Orange Charging, a company tied to the ride-hailing Chinese giant Didi, has pulled the curtain back on a...

One of the most persistent myths about electric cars revolves around the big, expensive battery pack. Skeptics often question the longevity of these high-voltage hearts with a familiar narrative: "You'll be forking over a fortune for a new battery...

Good news for anyone thinking about buying an electric car: the batteries that power them got a lot cheaper last year. In 2024, prices for lithium-ion battery packs, the heart of any EV, tumbled by 20%, according to a study by the International...

Electric cars on European roads are promising cleaner air and, often, cheaper motoring in the long run. But when it comes to "fueling" these EVs, the cost can be a real shocker—or a pleasant surprise—depending on where you plug in. A look across the...

CATL has just revealed exciting new developments in the EV battery space that promise to make owning and using electric vehicles even easier and more convenient for everyone. One of the biggest announcements is CATL's next-generation Shenxing...

Hyundai Mobis has come up with a new way to make electric cars safer. They've created a special battery system for EVs that has its own built-in fire extinguisher. This new technology is like having a tiny firefighter inside the car's battery, ready...

Electric cars are becoming more popular, but many face issues with degraded performance in cold weather. When temperatures drop, charging slows down, and the driving range is drastically reduced as well. Researchers from the University of Michigan...

Chinese scientists have developed a method to recover nearly 100% of the lithium from used batteries. This innovation addresses a crucial challenge in the growing EV market: how to handle the increasing volume of spent batteries in an...

The push for Europe to become a key player in the EV battery market has suffered a major setback. Northvolt, a Swedish startup once hailed as a beacon of hope against Asian battery dominance, has filed for bankruptcy in its home...

Chinese company Farasis Energy has revealed new battery technology that promises to cut charging times dramatically. This development means drivers concerned about the time it takes to recharge their EVs will have one fewer thing to worry...

Mercedes revealed its future plans in a rather lengthy press release. To some extent, Mercedes admits its mistakes with its all-electric EQ lineup and maintains its commitment to ICE models. That doesn't mean the EVs presence will be reduced, but...

Mercedes-Benz has started road tests of its solid-state battery technology. This is a big step towards safer, lighter, and more dense batteries for electric vehicles, with Mercedes claiming the new batteries can potentially increase range by...

Volkswagen is doubling down on its commitment to the Chinese EV market. Abysmal sales figures show a decline in overall vehicle deliveries, but the German automaker is forging ahead with strategic partnerships and big investments. A key element of...

The accelerating EV revolution means we have a growing need for sustainable battery production. We can't just move away from fossil fuels and exhaust another natural resource. Thankfully, new research suggests that recycled EV battery materials can...