Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla
Australian battery materials company Magnis secures landmark supply deal with electric vehicle maker Tesla.
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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
Can I use my EV as a battery on wheels to power my off-grid home?
I want to give fossil fuels the finger, emphatically, permanently and with indescribable satisfaction, with an off-grid home and an electric vehicle to act as a battery on wheels.
1300 recycled electric vehicle batteries used for biggest grid-scale storage system of its kind
Over 1000 repurposed Nissan Leaf and Honda EV batteries are being used in a grid-scale battery system in California, the largest of its kind in the world.
More pain ahead for legacy auto as Tesla slashes battery investment costs in half
Tesla's recent Nevada factory announcement appears to show that it has slashed battery investment costs in half, spelling more trouble for competitors.
Cracks and fissures: Stanford scientists discover why lithium batteries fail
New research demonstrates a cause of lithium metal batteries failure, a discovery that could lead to new designs and production methods to avoid the problem.
China’s BAK to build big 4680 cylindrical batteries in multi-billion expansion
Chinese battery manufacturer Shenzhen BAK Power Battery is expanding its production capacities to include a 30GWh large cylindrical battery production line.
Tesla set to win big with Biden credits as it targets 1,000GWh EV battery capacity
Joe Biden's production tax credits could be worth billions to Tesla as it ramps up battery manufacture to 1,000GWh a year.
Australian battery start-up launches bid for Britishvolt after spectacular crash
Geelong-based battery start-up Recharge Industries has reportedly lodged a last-minute bid to salvage failed UK battery maker Britishvolt.
Tesla announces $A5 billion battery and Semi factory investment in Nevada
Tesla announces a massive $A5 billion investment in the US to ramp up production of 4680 battery cells and the Semi electric truck.
All-electric Polestar 2 refresh delivers more power, performance and range
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has announced significant improvements to its 2024 Polestar 2 model.