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CATL’s Sodium-Ion EV Battery Loves The Cold

The world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion EV batteries are here... and they’re range and charging monsters.

Apr 22 2025 -

'We Lose The Auto Industry': LG Energy Chief's Warning If America Backs Off EVs

If the U.S. backpedals on clean energy and EVs, the rest of the world will move on without us, he says.

Apr 21 2025 -

CATL's New LFP Battery Beats BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Speeds

The world’s biggest battery maker made three big announcements ahead of Auto Shanghai pushing EV tech to new heights.

Apr 21 2025 -

The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Drives Like An EV. Here's How

Hyundai's second-generation TMED-II hybrid system debuts on the 2026 Palisade. Innovative new battery technology makes it more EV-like.

Apr 20 2025 -

Old BMW i3 Gets Double The Range With This New Chinese Battery

New, more energy-dense cells from CATL are the secret sauce.

Apr 17 2025 -

General Motors’ EV Battery Cell Production Overtakes Tesla: Report

America’s largest carmaker is now also one of its biggest battery companies. It aims to beat Tesla on battery costs this year.

Apr 15 2025 -

Chevy Silverado EV, New Chevy Bolt Will Get Cheaper LFP Batteries

General Motors is running a Ford and BYD play for cheaper batteries. That means a Silverado EV with 350 miles of range for $6,000 less.

Apr 15 2025 -

Hyundai Quietly Starts Work On Its Own EV Batteries: Report

The automaker has allegedly assembled a special “task force” to begin developing its own battery cells.

Apr 14 2025 -

Volvo's Electric Storage System Can Recharge 20 EVs Per Day

Volvo introduces a stationary battery with a 500 kWh capacity. It could be useful for natural disasters or quick recharges.

Apr 8 2025 -

Nissan's Solid State Battery Should Arrive In 2028: 'That's Our Ambition'

We may see it in hybrid versions of the company's large SUVs, executives say. But it'll start in an EV.

Apr 4 2025 -

This EV Battery Charges In 10 Minutes At Sub-Zero Temperatures

Researchers developed a special coating that can enable blistering charging speeds and no range degradation even in cold weather.

Apr 3 2025 -

No Anode, No Problem: The Battery Breakthrough That May Enable 500-Mile EVs

Battery start-up QuantumScape believes ditching the anode can unlock big improvements in EVs, but challenges persist.

Apr 1 2025 -

U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without ‘Forever Chemicals’

EV batteries contain dangerous chemicals that can pose health hazards for humans. Battery scientists are solving that problem, at least in the lab.

Mar 30 2025 -

The Tesla Cybertruck May Soon Get A Significant Battery Upgrade: Report

Tesla’s long-awaited dry cathode program appears to be nearing the finish line. We could see the fruits of that in a few months.

Mar 20 2025 -

Nearly 100% Of Lithium Recycled In Latest EV Battery Breakthrough

Chinese battery scientists developed a special technique to make battery recycling cheaper and way more efficient.

Mar 19 2025 -

Self-Healing 'Sandwich' EV Battery Aims To Cure Range Anxiety

Scientists say batteries that can repair themselves can be the "secret sauce" to improving range and lifespan.

Mar 14 2025 -

Toyota’s New EVs Get Big Battery Upgrades. Here’s Why They Matter

Toyota’s EV party has started. Much of it is linked to improvements under the skin.

Mar 12 2025 -

The Toyota bZ4X Just Got Way, Way Better. Here's What's New

Toyota's EV levels up with two battery options, more range, more power and faster charging. The car's chief engineer breaks it down.

Mar 11 2025 -

The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade

Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is stuck with a 400V battery while Hyundai and Kia charge ahead with 800V. That will change soon.

Mar 7 2025 -

Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030

Plus, Nissan draws up plans to replace its CEO and Stellantis tells Trump he's slapping tariffs on the wrong cars.

Feb 27 2025 -

Scout's EVs And 'Harvester' EREV Will Use Two Different Battery Types

On the Scout EREVs, the electric-only range will be 150 miles—far more than the 30-50 miles of range on plug-in hybrids.

Feb 24 2025 -

BMW's Next Act: The Ultimate Transformation Of How Cars Are Made

BMW is having to reinvent itself in order to make the high-performance electrified ICE and EV powertrains of tomorrow.

Feb 24 2025 -

Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road

With the same battery size and same weight, the solid-state chemistry is expected to deliver 25% more range on the prototype EQS.

Feb 24 2025 -

EV Batteries With Higher Silicon Content Are Coming: GM Exec

Silicon anodes improve charging speeds and driving range. GM says the U.S. is well-positioned to incorporate them.

Feb 20 2025 -