Batteries

Electric hypercar maker Rimac branches out into energy storage

Electric hypercar maker Rimac branches out into energy storage

Electric hypercar maker Rimac to launch a series of next-gen energy storage products.
Stellantis strengthens EV supply chain with Australian battery material supply deal

Stellantis strengthens EV supply chain with Australian battery material supply deal

Italian-French car giant Stellantis strikes supply deal battery-grade nickel and cobalt sulphate from the NiWest project in Western Australia.
Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks

Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks

While fires happen far less often in EVs than petrol and diesel cars, EV fires present new challenges to firefighters. A UK company has come up with a solution.
Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery

Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery

Scania and Northvolt develop battery cell for use in electric trucks boasts a lifetime of 1.5 million kilometres – equivalent to a truck’s entire lifespan.
Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

Tesla says it’s on track with development of its 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack concept, and is already achieved big cost savings this year.
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

“A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation.” CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity.
Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs

Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs

Many people are getting excited about the possibilities of sodium-ion batteries. For the first time, Chinese battery giant CATL has signed a new partnership to supply car maker Chery with the new technology.
Ford invests $2 billion to transform ICE factory into EV manufacturing hub

Ford invests $2 billion to transform ICE factory into EV manufacturing hub

Ford invests $2 billion to transform its ICE vehicle assembly plant in Canada into a hub of EV manufacturing including vehicle and battery pack assembly.