Batteries

China’s BAK to build big 4680 cylindrical batteries in multi-billion expansion

China’s BAK to build big 4680 cylindrical batteries in multi-billion expansion

Chinese battery manufacturer Shenzhen BAK Power Battery is expanding its production capacities to include a 30GWh large cylindrical battery production line.
Tesla set to win big with Biden credits as it targets 1,000GWh EV battery capacity

Tesla set to win big with Biden credits as it targets 1,000GWh EV battery capacity

Joe Biden’s production tax credits could be worth billions to Tesla as it ramps up battery manufacture to 1,000GWh a year.
Australian battery start-up launches bid for Britishvolt after spectacular crash

Australian battery start-up launches bid for Britishvolt after spectacular crash

Geelong-based battery start-up Recharge Industries has reportedly lodged a last-minute bid to salvage failed UK battery maker Britishvolt.
Tesla announces $A5 billion battery and Semi factory investment in Nevada

Tesla announces $A5 billion battery and Semi factory investment in Nevada

Tesla announces a massive $A5 billion investment in the US to ramp up production of 4680 battery cells and the Semi electric truck.
All-electric Polestar 2 refresh delivers more power, performance and range

All-electric Polestar 2 refresh delivers more power, performance and range

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has announced significant improvements to its 2024 Polestar 2 model.
EVs could provide entire global short-term grid storage needs by 2030, study finds

EVs could provide entire global short-term grid storage needs by 2030, study finds

Study finds that just a fraction of EV users using vehicle-to-grid technology could meet world’s entire short-term battery capacity needs.
Global partner engaged to build Australia’s first EV battery giga-factory

Global partner engaged to build Australia’s first EV battery giga-factory

The facility, to be located in Geelong, Victoria, in the heartland of what was once a thriving auto manufacturing industry, will begin construction in the second half of 2023.
Massive 15 tonne battery arrives to power Fortescue’s electric truck ambitions

Massive 15 tonne battery arrives to power Fortescue’s electric truck ambitions

Fortescue takes delivery of 15-tonne 1.4MWh battery to power the massive electric mining haul trucks in Fortescue’s iron ore operations.