Batteries

Should I buy an older EV to upgrade the battery in the future, or a new EV now?

Should I buy an older EV to upgrade the battery in the future, or a new EV now?

Is it a good idea to buy a second hand EV rather than a new one, with a view to upgrading the battery in the future?
Global car giant signs manganese supply deal with Australian miner for EV battery packs

Global car giant signs manganese supply deal with Australian miner for EV battery packs

One of the world’s biggest car companies has signed a deal with an Australian miner for manganese sulphate used in EV battery packs.
EV batteries with 1,000km range unveiled by Svolt Energy

EV batteries with 1,000km range unveiled by Svolt Energy

Batteries for EVs offering 1,000 km range are here according to Great Wall Motor backed battery maker, Svolt Energy.
Panasonic to supply EV batteries to Lucid for Air and Gravity models

Panasonic to supply EV batteries to Lucid for Air and Gravity models

Panasonic Energy has signed a multi year agreement to supply batteries to Lucid for its electric Air sedan and the upcoming Gravity SUV.
Solid state battery breakthrough could slash EV costs and recharging time

Solid state battery breakthrough could slash EV costs and recharging time

Scientists from Australia and Japan claim breakthrough in durable solid-state batteries that could “drastically reduce” electric vehicle costs and recharge times.
EV makers on notice as EU passes tough new laws on battery sustainability

EV makers on notice as EU passes tough new laws on battery sustainability

Europe’s new Batteries Regulation law will be a game changer for the sourcing, production and recycling of batteries for EVs.
GM and LG venture to boost electric vehicle battery output to 50GWh

GM and LG venture to boost electric vehicle battery output to 50GWh

EV battery joint venture between LG and GM commits an additional $US275 million to increase battery cell production at its Spring Hill plant to 50GWh.
1,000kms on single charge: Could solar EVs be the answer to long-distance driving?

1,000kms on single charge: Could solar EVs be the answer to long-distance driving?

A UNSW team is testing the range of a prototype solar EV to prove it can smash record for driving 1000km on a single charge.