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GM Will Dump 'Ultium' Branding, Rethink How It Does Batteries

GM Will Dump 'Ultium' Branding, Rethink How It Does Batteries

The future of GM batteries will no longer be "one type fits all," but more customized for individual EVs.
By Suvrat Kothari Oct 8 2024
VW-Backed Startup 24M Might Have The Answer To EV Battery Fires

VW-Backed Startup 24M Might Have The Answer To EV Battery Fires

The difference between an overcharged battery using 24M’s Impervio separator and one without it is substantial.
By Iulian Dnistran Oct 4 2024
Tesla Isn't Giving Up The Battery Race Yet: Report

Tesla Isn't Giving Up The Battery Race Yet: Report

The automaker is developing four new battery types for future EVs. One of them will power the upcoming Robotaxi.
By Suvrat Kothari Oct 3 2024
EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds

EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds

The battery degradation rate in modern EVs has gone down by almost a quarter in the past five years.
By Iulian Dnistran Sep 17 2024
Tesla May Have Solved Its 4680 Battery Problems

Tesla May Have Solved Its 4680 Battery Problems

Tesla is now producing almost a half-million new 4680 cells every day.
By Rob Stumpf Sep 16 2024
Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks.
By Suvrat Kothari Sep 10 2024
To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking

To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking

A Toyota-funded research project found a charging practice that extends battery lifespan by up to 70%.
By Suvrat Kothari Sep 1 2024
Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: ’A Wonderful Design’

Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: ’A Wonderful Design’

A top-notch battery pack that’s easy to repair in case something goes wrong.
By Iulian Dnistran Aug 27 2024
Is EV Manufacturing Bad For The Environment?

Is EV Manufacturing Bad For The Environment?

Buckle up: This one won't be so pretty. But there are reasons the future can be better than the misery fossil fuels bring too.
By Tim Stevens Aug 26 2024
LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

A new study contradicts common LFP battery charging notions, stating that frequently charging to 100% can damage the cells. But there’s a twist.
By Suvrat Kothari Aug 25 2024
Tesla Semi Fire Shut Down California Highway For Hours (Updated)

Tesla Semi Fire Shut Down California Highway For Hours (Updated)

Parts of Interstate 80 in Placer County, California shut down for hours Monday as crews worked to extinguish a Tesla Semi blaze.
By Patrick George Aug 22 2024
GM Thinks It Can Make 'Big Battery' EVs Work. Ford Isn't So Sure

GM Thinks It Can Make 'Big Battery' EVs Work. Ford Isn't So Sure

As Ford gets gunshy about huge EV batteries, GM sees a different path. Which approach will define the future of large EVs?
By Patrick George Aug 20 2024
How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea

How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea

The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire.
By Patrick George Aug 18 2024
Zeekr Claims New LFP Battery Is The Fastest Charging In The World

Zeekr Claims New LFP Battery Is The Fastest Charging In The World

The brand claims the battery can zip from 10-80% in as little as ten-and-a-half minutes.
By Kevin Williams Aug 13 2024
Mercedes EQE's Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know

Mercedes EQE's Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know

The EV was parked in a Korean parking garage for three days before it spontaneously burst into flames, and wasn't charging at the time.
By Andrei Nedelea Aug 6 2024
EV Battery Pack Costs Were Cut By 90% From 2008 To 2023

EV Battery Pack Costs Were Cut By 90% From 2008 To 2023

The latest data reveals massive reductions in costs.
By Mark Kane Aug 6 2024
18:24 Tesla Model 3 Sees Very Little Battery Loss After 200,000 Miles

Tesla Model 3 Sees Very Little Battery Loss After 200,000 Miles

Almost all of this Model 3 Performance's charging has come from Tesla Superchargers.
By Wade Malone Aug 3 2024
U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years

U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years

It might be enough to recycle a six-digit number of EV battery packs.
By Mark Kane Jul 17 2024
China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 Years

China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 Years

According to CATL, its "Long-Service-Life Battery" packs can last up to 16 years or 1.24 million miles. That's a lot of driving.
By Mark Kane Jul 16 2024
Tesla 'Energy Boost' Upgrade: Up To 50 Miles Of Range For $1,600

Tesla 'Energy Boost' Upgrade: Up To 50 Miles Of Range For $1,600

It's only on the discontinued Model Y RWD version. But that model has some spare battery capacity that can be unlocked for a price.
By Mark Kane Jul 15 2024
Here's What The Tesla Cybertruck's Battery Passport Reveals

Here's What The Tesla Cybertruck's Battery Passport Reveals

Battery capacity, chemistry, the 4680 cell number and even energy density.
By Mark Kane Jul 1 2024
This EV Prototype Can Charge To 80% In Under Five Minutes

This EV Prototype Can Charge To 80% In Under Five Minutes

The batteries in Nyobolt’s electric sports car can last over 600,000 miles with minimal degradation, the company said.
By Iulian Dnistran Jul 1 2024
Toshiba's Ultra-Fast Rechargeable SCiB Batteries Get 50% Capacity Boost

Toshiba's Ultra-Fast Rechargeable SCiB Batteries Get 50% Capacity Boost

The new SCiB Nb cells maintain 0-80% recharging time in 10 minutes and long-life of 10,000 cycles.
By Mark Kane Jun 22 2024
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Only Has A 50-kWh Battery. Here’s Why That’s Enough

Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Only Has A 50-kWh Battery. Here’s Why That’s Enough

The standard electric Lightning can be specced with up to 131 kWh of juice. But this isn’t your average pickup.
By Iulian Dnistran Jun 21 2024
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