Batteries

Nissan unveils prototype solid-state battery cell production plant

Nissan unveils prototype solid-state battery cell production plant

Japanese auto maker Nissan makes key progress on road to mass production of game-changing electric vehicle battery technology.
Hyundai to allow its EV batteries to do “Vehicle to Everything”

Hyundai to allow its EV batteries to do “Vehicle to Everything”

Hyundai trials use of the Ioniq 5 with V2G and V2H tech in two European cities.
UQ breakthrough could double life of high density EV batteries

UQ breakthrough could double life of high density EV batteries

An atom-wide layer of battery cathode coating could see life of high energy density lithium-ion batteries doubled, and long range EV batteries made more affordable.
Old Nissan Leaf EV batteries used as storage to back up Spanish coal plant

Old Nissan Leaf EV batteries used as storage to back up Spanish coal plant

Used batteries from 48 Nissan Leaf EVs form the basis of a new storage facility that will act as a back up to a Spanish coal plant and boost grid reliability.
Jaguar I-Pace batteries repurposed in portable energy storage systems

Jaguar I-Pace batteries repurposed in portable energy storage systems

Old Jaguar I-Pace batteries are being put to use in energy storage units by Pramac, a maker of light towers and portable and stationary generators.
Mercedes-Benz to build battery recycling plant with Australia’s Neometals

Mercedes-Benz to build battery recycling plant with Australia’s Neometals

Mercedes-Benz to build its own battery recycling plant in cooperation with Primobius, a joint venture between SMS group and Australia’s Neometals.
Ford F-150 Lightning to test V2G in California to boost grid reliability

Ford F-150 Lightning to test V2G in California to boost grid reliability

Ford’s new F-150 Lightning electric utility truck will be used to explore how its V2G technology can interact with the grid to make electricity more reliable.
Aston Martin and Britishvolt to develop high-performance battery tech

Aston Martin and Britishvolt to develop high-performance battery tech

Aston Martin to partner with British battery pioneer Britishvolt to jointly develop high-performance battery cells.