Batteries

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.
BYD to build first sodium-based battery manufacturing plant for EVs

BYD to build first sodium-based battery manufacturing plant for EVs

BYD signs a deal to manufacture up to 30 GWh of annual sodium battery production, paving the way for global EV exports.
Plunging battery prices will deliver cost parity for EVs by 2025, says Goldman Sachs

Plunging battery prices will deliver cost parity for EVs by 2025, says Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs says battery prices are falling faster than expected and should deliver total cost of ownership parity for EVs by 2025.
Australian firm joins Polestar quest to build ultimate green machine

Australian firm joins Polestar quest to build ultimate green machine

An Australian battery materials company will work with Swedish car brand Polestar to create the world’s first climate neutral car by the end of the decade. 
Riches or rubbish: Australian firms prepare for EV battery surge

Riches or rubbish: Australian firms prepare for EV battery surge

Less than five years from now, one million metric tons of electric car batteries will need new jobs. Some will power new vehicles, others in power storage and some will be too damaged.
Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale

Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale

Volvo Group will acquire the battery business of bankrupt American electric vehicle (EV) and powertrain manufacture Proterra in a deal worth $US210 million.
Polestar signs up Korean high density battery manufacturer for new electric grand tourer

Polestar signs up Korean high density battery manufacturer for new electric grand tourer

Polestar signs agreement with South Korean battery manufacturer SK On for the supply of high density battery cell modules for its upcoming Polestar 5.
Tesla offers battery upgrades to Model S and Model X owners – at a price

Tesla offers battery upgrades to Model S and Model X owners – at a price

Tesla has stopped selling its premium cars in Australia, but owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X EVs can now get a battery upgrade to improve range – at a price.