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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 -

Renault Made A Breakthrough In EV Fire Safety. Now Others Can Use It For Free

The French automaker’s fix to put out fires saves time and water, and it's now available to all automakers.

Feb 18 2025 -

Hyundai May Reveal Its Game-Changing Solid State Battery In March: Report

The automaker is reportedly betting on solid-state battery technology to eliminate range and charging anxieties.

Feb 12 2025 -

The Second-Life EV Battery Market Could Be Worth Billions By 2035

The EV industry is poised to embrace the recycling and repurposing of EV batteries. But huge bottlenecks would need to be cleared before that market takes off.

Jan 31 2025 -

EV Battery Degradation Just Isn't Much Of An Issue

A British EV dealer analyzed 300 used EVs, and the results are more proof that you don't have to worry about your car's battery.

Jan 24 2025 -

EV Battery Breakthrough May Prevent Fires Entirely

Korean researchers have developed a fireproof lithium metal battery with a solid electrolyte.

Jan 2 2025 -

Hyundai May Test Solid-State Batteries In 2025: Report

The automaker is reportedly building a pilot production line for solid-state batteries in Korea, gearing up for testing next year.

Dec 27 2024 -

MG Says Its 2025 Semi-Solid-State EV Won’t Break The Bank

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for solid-state batteries in EVs and SAIC-owned MG wants to be at the forefront.

Dec 19 2024 -