Batteries

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.
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.