Batteries

First EVs with solid state batteries to be demonstrated in China

First EVs with solid state batteries to be demonstrated in China

State-owned Dongfeng Motor delivers 50 electric cars with solid-state batteries for demonstration in China.
Go go gadget e-scooter! Yamaha unveils EMF battery swap scooter

Go go gadget e-scooter! Yamaha unveils EMF battery swap scooter

Yamaha and battery swap pioneer Gogoro unveil the Yamaha EMF, their second electric vehicle collaboration.
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.