Tag: batteries

The Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, has been exploring how batteries could also play a structural role in electric devices to save weight, with some of its researchers having explored the area for...

Hot on the heels of announcements on solid-state battery tech from manufacturers such as SAIC Motor and Samsung SDI, Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is partnering up with US battery manufacturer Factorial.The two firms...

German battery recycling startup, cylib, has begun construction of its first industrial plant in Europe, which is set to recycle 30,000 tons worth of end-of-life EV batteries, every year.Built in the German state of...

Panasonic Energy, who supply EV batteries to manufacturers such as Tesla, is now finalising preparations to put larger, more energy-dense 4680 cylindrical battery cells into mass production.The announcement comes a week after rival EV...

SAIC's MG brand will launch a solid-state battery-based EV, with a release set for the second quarter of 2025.The batteries will debut on a premium MG EV, and whilst this model hasn't yet been...

A joint research project between the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, and its 15 industry partners, such as Daimler, have revealed a prototype EV battery enclosure, designed for the next generation...

Volvo Trucks is set to expand its electric offerings, with the manufacturer primed to release a longer-range variant of its current FH Electric.With the upcoming longer range variant capable of hauling for 600 km...

LG Energy Solution plans to begin mass production of 4680-type cylindrical battery cells by the end of the year, hoping to supply the cells to OEMs such as Tesla.The 4680 battery type has been...

Samsung's battery division, Samsung SDI, and General Motors, have completed a deal, worth $3.5bn, to create an EV battery gigafactory in the US state of Indiana.The factory, which will begin production in 2027, will...

Geely-owned Zeekr, set to launch a refreshed version of its 007 model in the coming week, with a license to thrill: its new-generation battery pack will make it the fastest charging electric car in...

Brill Power and Fellten will integrate BrillOS with Fellten’s battery technology for diverse sectors including automotive and energy.The collaboration enhances production, supports the UK Battery Strategy, and provides flexible, low-maintenance battery solutions with BrillOS.Fellten’s...

With the transition to electric vehicles well underway, Lithium-ion battery cells have been the mainstay of the revolution.However, with these battery types needing critical materials such as nickel, cobalt, copper, and lithium, US battery...

Nissan and Honda signed an MOU to enhance collaboration on next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies and platforms.The agreement covers joint research on SDV platforms, standardizing batteries, and sharing e-Axle components.The companies will complement vehicle...

Samsung SDI, provider of electric vehicle batteries to OEMs such as Stellantis, Rivian, and BMW Group, have unveiled a new solid state battery in development for EVs.This battery pack, with double the energy density...

Updated trim levels: IONIQ 5 now includes N Line and N Line S variants.Pricing starts at £39,900.Refreshed exterior styling retains IONIQ 5’s distinctive look.Hyundai IONIQ 5 Unveiled: Trim Upgrades, Pricing, and Refreshed StylingHyundai Motor...

Greenpower Park, the new UK battery research and manufacturing site based in Coventry, has called on the future government to put more focus on the country’s domestic battery production, along with the associated supply...

UK battery manufacturer Nyobolt, who are hoping to bring even higher-power, ultra rapid-charge capable EV batteries to the market, have successfully charged a prototype battery from 0-80% in just four minutes and 37 seconds.Under...

VW charging subsidiary Elli has now entered the energy storage industry, with the first storage project set to be launched in Germany as early as 2025.The first couple of projects are pinned to have...

Auto Trader’s Rory Reid, recently took a used 2016 Tesla Model S 90D, used as an airport taxi, with a whopping 430,000 miles on the clock - still running on the original motors and...

Redwood Materials, an American business aiming to recycle Lithium-ion batteries to create a circular supply chain for EV batteries, has announced a partnership with GM Ultium Cells.Ultium Cells is the joint battery manufacturing venture...

Breathe Battery Technologies appoints Laurent Cordonnier, bringing expertise from Native Instruments and Deezer.Focus on rapid expansion involves amplifying revenue, fortifying the team, and spearheading investment rounds.Breathe's adaptive charging software, in partnership with Volvo Cars,...

The updated NIO ET7, which was revealed earlier this week, has achieved an impressive distance of 1,070km (664 miles) on a single charge of its 150kWh battery pack.The company tried out three different routes...

JLR pioneers portable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from second-life Range Rover batteries.Collaborative effort with Allye Energy marks the first commercial availability of a BESS using JLR battery packs.Each BESS, powered by seven second-life...

SAIC’s subsidiary, IM Motors, has just launched the IM L6 saloon in China, marking the first production EV available with the revolutionary solid-state battery technology.With the IM L6’s 130kWh battery offering around 1,000km /...