Batteries

“I’m going with an agenda:” Macron lobbies Musk for Tesla gigafactory in France

“I’m going with an agenda:” Macron lobbies Musk for Tesla gigafactory in France

The battle is on: French President will meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a second time to pitch his country as best choice for the company’s next Gigafactory.
Hyundai and LG team up for battery gigafactory in US to support EVs

Hyundai and LG team up for battery gigafactory in US to support EVs

Hyundai and LG to build new battery cell manufacturing joint venture in the United States, to produce enough batteries for 300,000 EVs a year.
Breakthrough EV battery pack could last 2 million kms, or 130 years of average driving

Breakthrough EV battery pack could last 2 million kms, or 130 years of average driving

Gotion High-Tech has announced its new L600 LMFP Astroinno battery with 1000km of range and 2 million km worth of charging cycles will go into mass production in 2024.
Tesla’s switch to BYD batteries is achieving faster charging times

Tesla’s switch to BYD batteries is achieving faster charging times

Tesla’s recent switch from CATL to BYD batteries delivers significant increase in charging speeds for Model Y. But the battle of the batteries isn’t over yet.
Zeekr begins deliveries of its 001 EV with world leading 1000km range

Zeekr begins deliveries of its 001 EV with world leading 1000km range

Zeekr starts deliveries of new variant of all-electric 001 with the new CATL Qilin battery pack, giving the premium wagon a CLTC range of 1032km
“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world

“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world

The global shift to EVs will transform some of the largest supply chains in the world with huge geopolitical ramifications.
Australian battery maker lands $161 million defence deal for infantry vehicles

Australian battery maker lands $161 million defence deal for infantry vehicles

Australian battery maker Edea Energy has partnered with Energy Renaissance to supply locally made batteries to infantry fighting vehicles.
Jolt secures $US150 million for battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers

Jolt secures $US150 million for battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers

Dublin and Munich-based e-mobility company Jolt Energy has secured $US150 million in funding to support the deployment of its battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers.