Batteries

StoreDot ships “extreme” fast charging cells to global automakers

StoreDot ships “extreme” fast charging cells to global automakers

StoreDot ships “100in5” extreme-fast-charging batteries to electric vehicle OEMs for real-world testing.
Nissan buys into Japanese electric vehicle battery business

Nissan buys into Japanese electric vehicle battery business

Nissan secures stable battery supply, buying into hybrid EV battery maker Vehicle Energy Japan.
CATL reveals new M3P battery, BYD becomes second largest battery maker

CATL reveals new M3P battery, BYD becomes second largest battery maker

World’s largest battery makers, CATL and BYD, play key roles in EV uptake and transition.
EV brand Zeekr becomes first to adopt CATL’s 1,000km Qilin battery

EV brand Zeekr becomes first to adopt CATL’s 1,000km Qilin battery

Geely-owned EV brand Zeekr says it is first to commit to 1,000km range battery made by Tesla’s battery supplier CATL.
Machine learning algorithm could reduce charge times and increase EV battery life

Machine learning algorithm could reduce charge times and increase EV battery life

Researchers develop machine learning algorithm that could reduce charging times and prolong life of EV batteries.
Tesla Shanghai douses Model Y rumours of 10% range increase

Tesla Shanghai douses Model Y rumours of 10% range increase

Tesla China office dismisses talk of a chemistry upgrade for Model Y battery that would increase driving range by 10%.
“EVs on water:” Polestar to supply batteries for Candela’s hydrofoil electric boats

“EVs on water:” Polestar to supply batteries for Candela’s hydrofoil electric boats

EV maker Polestar to supply batteries and charging systems to Swedish hydrofoil electric boat company, Candela.
Nio touts third-gen battery swap stations that can discharge to grid

Nio touts third-gen battery swap stations that can discharge to grid

Chinese electric automaker Nio potentially on edge of third-gen battery swap stations which would also be able to discharge power into the grid.