Batteries

Australia’s Novonix wins contract to supply Panasonic EV battery manufacturing

Australia’s Novonix wins contract to supply Panasonic EV battery manufacturing

Australian electric vehicle battery materials and technology company Novonix will supply high-performance synthetic graphite anode material to Panasonic Energy.
The really big question for EV drivers: Will my battery last?

The really big question for EV drivers: Will my battery last?

New chemistries, new cooling systems and now new government rules will give EV drivers more confidence about how long their car battery will last.
Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of runaway EV fires

Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of runaway EV fires

A newly published study describes a design for a self-extinguishing rechargeable battery that could reduce the fire risk for electric vehicles.
World’s largest EV battery maker set to cut costs in half by mid 2024

World’s largest EV battery maker set to cut costs in half by mid 2024

Battery prices dropping even faster than Tony Seba predicted as CATL set to cut average EV battery costs by $US3,000 by mid 2024.
Audi recalls top-of-the-range electric vehicles due to fire risk

Audi recalls top-of-the-range electric vehicles due to fire risk

A fire safety risk has been identified in more than 200 new electric vehicles, with Audi recalling the model for urgent repairs. 
Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio’s electric sedan lays claim to being the EV with the longest range after driving over 1,000 km on a single charge using a new mass-produced swappable semi solid state battery.
Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Zeekr unveils a new battery with an ultra-rapid charge, adding 500 km of range in just 15 minutes.
Stellantis to trial battery swap technology, starting with a fleet of Fiat 500e EVs

Stellantis to trial battery swap technology, starting with a fleet of Fiat 500e EVs

Auto giant Stellantis to trial battery-swap technology, starting with a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric hatchbacks in Spain.