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Charging Tesla Model S Shanghai Fire, Range, And Charge Issues Seem Connected

Tesla Model S Shanghai Fire, Range, And Charge Issues Seem Connected

Tesla owners’ complaints pile up while they wait for an official answer.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 20, 2019
China Toyota To Develop Electric Cars And Batteries With BYD

Toyota To Develop Electric Cars And Batteries With BYD

Toyota to introduce in China all-electric sedans and low-floor SUVs in partnership with BYD.
By Mark Kane Jul 19, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Volvo Trucks To Use Samsung SDI Batteries & Pack Tech

Volvo Trucks To Use Samsung SDI Batteries & Pack Tech

Volvo all-electric trucks will soon be offered globally, also through related brands in the Volvo Group.
By Mark Kane Jul 19, 2019
Battery Tech Breakthrough Widens Working Temperature Range Of Li-Ion Batteries

Breakthrough Widens Working Temperature Range Of Li-Ion Batteries

Additives to the electrolyte make them work from -40 ºF to 140 ºF (-40 ºC to 60 ºC)
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 19, 2019
Battery Tech What Is Tesla

What Is Tesla's Unmistakable And Undeniable Edge?

No matter what anyone thinks of Tesla as a whole, it's way ahead of the competition when it comes to what matters most about EVs.
By EVANNEX Jul 19, 2019
Battery Tech MG Electric Car Batteries: How Are They Built? (Video)

MG Electric Car Batteries: How Are They Built? (Video)

Batteries for MG are produced by a joint venture between SAIC Motor and CATL
By Mark Kane Jul 18, 2019
Battery Tech In May 2019, xEV Battery Deployment Increased By 47%

In May 2019, xEV Battery Deployment Increased By 47%

The most popular xEV battery chemistry is currently the NCM 523 with 47% market share in May.
By Mark Kane Jul 18, 2019
Battery Tech Imec Doubles Its Solid-State Battery Energy Density

Imec Doubles Its Solid-State Battery Energy Density

They now reach 400 Wh/liter, enough for a 100 kWh EV battery pack.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 17, 2019
Battery Tech Toyota Announces Comprehensive EV Battery Partnership With CATL

Toyota Announces Comprehensive EV Battery Partnership With CATL

CATL will be one of the pillars of Toyota's EV expansion plan.
By Mark Kane Jul 17, 2019
Battery Tech Are The Tesla Pickup & Semi Truck Waiting For Maxwell Batteries?

Are The Tesla Pickup & Semi Truck Waiting For Maxwell Batteries?

It makes sense, but we still don't know precisely what to expect from Maxwell.
By George Bower Jul 17, 2019
Battery Tech SVOLT Energy Technology Announces NCMA and NMx Cells, New Plants

SVOLT Energy Technology Announces NCMA and NMx Cells, New Plants

SVOLT promises a cobalt-free lithium-ion battery cell (NMx) that will reduce costs.
By Mark Kane Jul 17, 2019
Rumors LG Chem To Build Second Battery Factory In The U.S.

LG Chem To Build Second Battery Factory In The U.S.

The location could be Kentucky or Tennessee. Production expected from 2022 on.
By Mark Kane Jul 12, 2019
Battery Tech Market Share Of NCM 811 Lithium-Ion Cells Increased To 2%

Market Share Of NCM 811 Lithium-Ion Cells Increased To 2%

In China, NCM 811 already reached 4% market share in New Energy Vehicles. Globally, it's at 2%.
By Mark Kane Jul 10, 2019
Battery Tech LG Chem To Increase Battery Sales Fivefold By 2024

LG Chem To Increase Battery Sales Fivefold By 2024

Electric car battery sales will become the biggest part of LG Chem's business with a share of around 50% and revenues of $26.7 billion
By Mark Kane Jul 09, 2019
Battery Tech Another Chinese Company Plans A European Battery Gigafactory

Another Chinese Company Plans A European Battery Gigafactory

SVOLT Energy Technology plans a 20 GWh battery factory in Europe, possibly for German/French manufacturers.
By Mark Kane Jul 09, 2019
Battery Tech China Claims To Have Slashed Lithium Production Costs

China Claims To Have Slashed Lithium Production Costs

A technological breakthrough would give the country an edge in battery manufacturing
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jul 05, 2019
Aircraft Musk Says Electric Airplane Possible In 5 Years: Will Tesla Offer One?

Musk Says Electric Airplane Possible In 5 Years: Will Tesla Offer One?

The battery tech will be there, but will Tesla fly with a plan to move forward?
By Steven Loveday Jul 01, 2019
Battery Tech Tesla Maxwell Battery: Kyocera/24M Venture Might Provide Hints

Tesla Maxwell Battery: Kyocera/24M Venture Might Provide Hints

Thick electrodes and solvent-free electrode manufacturing process are likely the next big step in battery tech.
By George Bower Jun 28, 2019
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