Batteries

Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

Three global trends that will affect the electric car transition in 2022

The continued spread of electric cars is certain, but there are a number of snags that could hold back the EV transition.
CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

CATL says Evogo battery swap will work with 80% of all pure EVs

China battery giant CATL says its battery swap service will work for most currently available EVs and every one planned for the next three years.
Researchers develop safer EV battery cell using water

Researchers develop safer EV battery cell using water

Researchers have developed a safer lithium-ion battery that uses water-based electrolyte, opening door to high-energy, more durable and safer batteries.
UK EV maker Arrival to build US battery assembly plant

UK EV maker Arrival to build US battery assembly plant

UK’s Arrival to build a battery module assembly plant in United States to supply two EV ‘microfactories’ in North and South Carolina.
StoreDot develops self-repairing battery cell technology

StoreDot develops self-repairing battery cell technology

StoreDot says it has developed new self-repairing battery cell technology that can regenerate underperforming battery cells while they are in use.
Mercedes-Benz teams up with US solid state battery specialist

Mercedes-Benz teams up with US solid state battery specialist

Mercedes-Benz has joined forces with US-based solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy to develop next-generation battery technology.
Australian electric prime mover maker signs deal for exchangeable batteries

Australian electric prime mover maker signs deal for exchangeable batteries

Janus turns to ASX-listed battery company to develop new lithium chemistries for exchangeable battery packs for its electric prime movers.
UQ seeks 500 Tesla owners to gauge how EVs could act as grid batteries

UQ seeks 500 Tesla owners to gauge how EVs could act as grid batteries

UQ-led study seeks 500 Tesla owners to gauge daily use and the capacity to use the EV batteries to support the grid and the roll out of renewables.