Like changing a gas bottle in a BBQ: EV battery swap technology charges on
Battery swapping is like changing over a bottle for the barbeque, but for EV batteries. And it's taking off.
Batteries
479 posts
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
UK EV battery hopeful faces threat of collapse as funds run dry
UK government-backed EV battery start-up faces threat of collapse after being denied a £30 million advance in funding.
Panasonic to begin building 30GWh US EV battery facility
Japanese electronics giant readies to begin construction of its second EV battery production facility in northern America.
Honda begins sales of battery swap station for electric motorcycles
Honda delivers first of its battery swapping stations to its joint venture partners.
Kia to offer battery conditioning update for older EV6 models
Kia is offering a battery conditioning software update for older models of its EV6 crossover which will enable cars to charge even faster in colder conditions.
Texas company develops fire retardant for safer, quieter EVs
Texan chemical maker develops two new materials it says can help make electric vehicles safer and quieter.
Honda plays catch up in the US with new EV battery factory
The US is a hot market for EV makers after the Inflation Reduction Act created a new subsidy for locally-made cars – even for late-comers like Honda.
Coffee up: Scientists tackle EV battery recycling with less waste
Caffeine extraction process can recycle EV batteries using less chemicals and secondary waste, new research says.
Automated cell sorting tech finds new life in old EV batteries
Automated sorting system for spent EV batteries could help repurpose healthy cells.
What global technology trends will bring for EVs in Australia
Australia's laggardly position when it comes to electric vehicle policy, infrastructure and uptake is also an opportunity.