Batteries
Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More FUD from fossil fuel industry
EV drivers are often told its best not to let charge drop below 20% and to stay below 80%. But why is this so and does it apply to all batteries?
Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion
New battery developed by researchers in US could provide “thousand mile” range for EVs and open up new possibilities for long-haul transport and electric planes.
Tesla may partner with CATL to build new LFP battery factory in US
Tesla could be partnering with CATL to manufacture cheaper batteries in the US, making EVs more affordable for Americans.
Tesla supplier CATL to produce M3P batteries that will deliver big boost in range for EVs
CATL, the battery supplier for Tesla and a number of other big car makers, says it will begin production of new battery chemistry that deliver significant boost in range.
Some US Tesla Model 3 customers will soon lose $US7,500 EV tax credit
Tesla has reportedly told its employees that it will lose the full $US7,500 credit on the Model 3 Standard Range variant because the batteries aren’t made in US.
