Batteries

Fortescue rolls out 3MW fast charger as it trials huge electric and hydrogen haul trucks

Fortescue rolls out 3MW fast charger as it trials huge electric and hydrogen haul trucks

Fortescue has developed its own prototype 3MW fast charger as it begins trials of its huge electric haul truck at one of its mines, and prepares a hydrogen alternative.
Australian battery technology company in supercapacitor patent dispute with Tesla

Australian battery technology company in supercapacitor patent dispute with Tesla

Australian battery-technology company says it will “strenuously defend” itself against an intellectual property complaint filed by Tesla in a Texas federal court.
Jaguar Land Rover to build $A8bn battery factory in UK as it goes all electric

Jaguar Land Rover to build $A8bn battery factory in UK as it goes all electric

Jaguar Land Rover owner unveils plans to build an $8 billion battery factory in the UK as part of its plans to go all electric.
Solid state batteries: Toyota has history of talking big on EV breakthrough, but not delivering

Solid state batteries: Toyota has history of talking big on EV breakthrough, but not delivering

Media reports of Toyota’s “battery breakthrough” should be taken with a grain of salt. The company has been promising big things on batteries for more than 14 years.
World’s largest battery make CATL to build multiple recycling plants in Europe

World’s largest battery make CATL to build multiple recycling plants in Europe

The world’s largest battery maker CATL is in talks to set up multiple battery recycling facilities in Europe and in North America.
Tesla’s new Model 3 range expected to be bumped up to around 550 km

Tesla’s new Model 3 range expected to be bumped up to around 550 km

Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 to get a new larger battery that can deliver 550 km of WLTP range on a single charge.
Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Element 25 says it has secured an agreement to supply battery-grade manganese sulphate to US car giant General Motors (GM) and its expanding electric vehicle plans.
“Quite likely:” Musk hints at India gigafactory after meeting with Modi

“Quite likely:” Musk hints at India gigafactory after meeting with Modi

France, Italy, Spain and South Korea are all lobbying for Tesla to set up manufacturing in their country. India may also become home to a Tesla Gigafactory.