Batteries

VW introduces over the air updates for ID series, opens $112 million battery lab

VW introduces over the air updates for ID series, opens $112 million battery lab

German carmaker Volkswagen is stepping up its EV efforts by introducing over-the-air software updates and opening a battery cell lab.
Australian researchers say dose of sugar could be key to long distance batteries

Australian researchers say dose of sugar could be key to long distance batteries

Monash Uni research shows dose of sugar could be key to next-gen lithium sulfur batteries that could get electric cars from Melbourne to Sydney on single charge.
Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6, targets 100% electric sales in Europe by 2035

Hyundai puts Ioniq 6 on display at IAA motor show and commits to sell only pure electric vehicles in Europe from 2035 and worldwide from 2040.
Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin

Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin

Tesla to invest up to €5 billion in lithium-ion battery plant near Berlin, with a decision on a state subsidy of €1 billion expected by year end.
Storedot adopts Tesla’s 4680 battery form factor

Storedot adopts Tesla’s 4680 battery form factor

StoreDot unveils fast-charging cylindrical battery cell in the style of Tesla’s 4680 battery cell that it claims can be fully charged in 10 minutes.
“EV grin:” BMW i3 owner says battery still great after 134,000km, and minimal fuel cost

“EV grin:” BMW i3 owner says battery still great after 134,000km, and minimal fuel cost

“The EV grin isn’t any smaller after over 3 years:” BMW i3 owner reports major savings and minimal battery degradation.
Hyundai Australia begins recall of Kona and Ioniq EVs to fix battery issues

Hyundai Australia begins recall of Kona and Ioniq EVs to fix battery issues

Hyundai Australia has listed 615 Hyundai Konas and 208 Ioniqs on the official Australian government vehicle recalls website to fix battery issues.
Sunverge, Nissan and Wallbox partner on vehicle to home and grid technologies

Sunverge, Nissan and Wallbox partner on vehicle to home and grid technologies

Sunverge teams up with Wallbox, Nissan and Simply Energy to design and deliver an integrated EV management system for V2G and V2H services.