Batteries

Chery unveils next-gen “Rhino” battery with target range of 1,500km

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 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 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

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

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.
BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time

BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time

BYD announces game-changing charging tech with next generation Blade Battery allowing 10-70% charge in 5 minutes.
Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?

Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?

Bigger is not always better … at least when it comes to electric car batteries. But does the same hold true when it comes to electric trucks?
V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns

V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns

The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.