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Watch Nio EL7 Instantly Swap Its Battery In POV Video

Swapping a depleted battery for a fully charged one takes between three to five minutes—here's how that looks from the driver's seat.

Nov 24 2023 -

Ford's Michigan LFP Battery Plant Will Be Much Smaller Than Planned

The Marshall site's annual projected output will be 20 GWh instead of 35 GWh, and it will have 1,700 employees instead of 2,500.

Nov 22 2023 -

Stellantis Turns To CATL's LFP Batteries For Its European Models

The two companies announced a non-binding agreement, which might result in a new joint venture gigafactory.

Nov 22 2023 -

Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Revolution Will Start With Just A Few Thousand EVs

The promised 621-mile solid-state EV might come in a few years, but how many will be able to buy it?

Nov 22 2023 -

Ford, LGES And Koc Scrap Battery Cell JV Factory Plan In Turkey

Concerns related to the current pace of EV adoption were cited as a reason.

Nov 13 2023 -

Tesla Model 3 Owners Get Candid About LFP Battery Health And Degradation

Varying charging patterns and battery age might impact how much a battery degrades over time.

Nov 12 2023 -

Here's Why The Electric 2025 Ram Ramcharger Got A V6 Engine

The Ramcharger has an innovative approach to range anxiety. Here's why Ram chose a V6 for the job.

Nov 10 2023 -

Polestar 5 To Test '100 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes' Extreme Fast-Charging Cells

A Polestar 5 prototype fitted with StoreDot's XFC cells will be demonstrated in 2024 to see how the tech can be brought to production.

Nov 9 2023 -

Hyundai Said To Complete Development Of Cheaper LFP Batteries In Late 2024

By developing its own LFP packs, Hyundai aims to lower the price of its EVs and reduce its dependence on Chinese suppliers.

Nov 8 2023 -

Polestar 5 To Offer 'Superior Driving Range' Thanks To SK On Battery

The high performance 4-door GT will enter production in 2025.

Nov 6 2023 -

StoreDot Says Its Silicon Batteries Don’t Degrade When Charged Extremely Fast

The startup did 1,000 consecutive extreme fast charging cycles and compared them to slow charging scenarios.

Nov 3 2023 -

Ford Buys EV Power Startup To Advance Charging, Battery Management Tech

Ford did not disclose how much it paid for California-based Auto Motive Power (AMP).

Nov 2 2023 -

“Tesla Needs To Close The Gap With Us," Says BMW On New Cylindrical Battery Cells

BMW believes its new batteries can cut costs in half.

Nov 2 2023 -

VW Group Delays EV Battery Plant In Europe Amid "Sluggish" EV Demand

"There is for the time being no business rationale for deciding on further sites," Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said.

Nov 2 2023 -

CATL’s New Factory Can Produce One Cell Per Second, Battery Pack In 2.5 Minutes

The first phase of the new facility is claimed to be highly automated and flexible.

Oct 31 2023 -

Slow Tesla Model S, Model X Sales Force Panasonic To Cut Battery Output, Profit Forecast

The issue concerns the Japanese factories, which supply Tesla with 1865-type cylindrical battery cells.

Oct 30 2023 -

VW ID.3 Still Has 93% Battery Capacity After 62,000-Mile Tough Test

ADAC, Europe's largest automobile association, did not protect the battery during the long-term test – often fast charging it to 100%.

Oct 30 2023 -

UAW Demands May Jeopardize Detroit And Korea's $28B Battery Plants

South Korea's three biggest battery suppliers are reportedly anxious about the UAW pressing for substantial wage increases.

Oct 26 2023 -

Nissan Aims To Be 'In The Top Group' With Cheaper, Better All-Solid-State Batteries

Solid-state batteries are coming to a Nissan product by 2028, and look to offer great power density, charging time, and price.

Oct 26 2023 -

24M’s Electrode-To-Pack Battery Doesn’t Have Individual Cells And Modules

The U.S.-based battery company says it maximizes energy density. But what about repairs?

Oct 26 2023 -

"Even Better" Next-Gen Chevy Bolt To Get Cheaper LFP Battery

Driving, charging and ownership experience will all be improved, GM CEO Mary Barra said, adding that it will be based on the Bolt EUV.

Oct 24 2023 -

Anod Hybrid E-Bike Combines Supercapacitors And Lithium-Ion Batteries

The supercapacitors can be charged via regenerative braking.

Oct 23 2023 -

2025 Ram 1500 REV's Battery Pack Estimated To Cost Almost $26,000

Replacing the massive 229-kWh battery pack could cost almost as much as a brand-new Toyota Prius.

Oct 16 2023 -

Stellantis, Samsung SDI To Invest $3.2B In Second Indiana Battery Plant

The new battery gigafactory is expected to begin production in early 2027 with an annual capacity of 34 gigawatt-hours.

Oct 13 2023 -