Batteries
Jaguar to use Fortescue battery software to boost charging times for EVs
Fortescue battery software technology to be used in first electric Range Rover as part of deal that JLR hopes will boost range and improve charging rates.
Nio to offer low-priced EV with battery swap capabilities
Nio’s new affordable model’s pricing and specs leak, featuring BYD’s blade battery with swappable technology.
Smaller batteries mean cheaper and cleaner EVs, and no range anxiety for most drivers
bigger batteries actually increase energy consumption, result in higher costs for purchase and operating expenses, and more greenhouse emissions.
New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs
A breakthrough in battery chemistry promises to accelerate fast charging for EVs, making them as quick to charge as filling a petrol car at the pump.
China battery price war could soon make electric cars cheaper. Here’s how
The high cost of energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have long been more expensive than their fossil fuel equivalents. This could change faster than we thought.
Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries
Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new portable battery energy storage system that is made from second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries.
Chinese EV brand Hyper plans to use all-solid-state batteries from 2026
GAC Aion plans to equip all EVs under its Hyper brand with its all-solid-state battery technology, which boasts energy density of more than 400Wh/kg and a range of over 1,000 kilometres.
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