Batteries
Australian start-up lands $12m to challenge China dominance of EV battery recycling
As many as 4,000 electric vehicle batteries a year could be recycled and used as source of critical minerals after an Australian start-up secured a $12 million funding boost.
EV batteries usually last longer than the car: Now they are being re-used to power the grid
Deal to build the biggest utility-scale battery using only second life EV batteries heralds a potential flex point for electric car makers, and the grid.
Chery unveils next-gen “Rhino” battery with target range of 1,500km
Chinese automotive group Chery unveils its next generation ‘Rhino’ battery which boasts ultra-fast charging and a targeted total driving range of more than 1,500 km.
BYD races towards its goal of 20,000 Flash Chargers with huge growth in first quarter
BYD announces Flash Charging rollout update on its game-changing charging tech with new battery allowing fast charging in 5 minutes.
Polestar boosts battery circularity with recycled materials and refurbished batteries
Polestar to use refurbished batteries as replacements for Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, and announces all new batteries now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt.
Australian scientists hail breakthrough in quantum batteries and rapid charging of EVs
CSIRO quantum battery research team hail technology breakthrough that could help recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up.
EV and home battery recycling could power a $6.9 billion a year industry in Australia
More than 198,000 tonnes of batteries reached recycling centres in 2024, mostly lead acid batteries used in petrol and diesel cars. But end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, like those used in EVs, are forecast to double by 2030.Most popular.
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