Batteries

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.
“Extremely fast-charging” electric vehicle battery one step closer as patent filed

“Extremely fast-charging” electric vehicle battery one step closer as patent filed

Israeli company StoreDot files patent for extremely fast-charging battery technology taking it one step closer to commercial availability for EV makers.
Tesla LFP battery supplier sets up new technology in Shanghai

Tesla LFP battery supplier sets up new technology in Shanghai

CATL invests RMB 100 million ($A21 million) to establish a new automotive science and technology company based in Shanghai.
China discussing EV battery swap station standards

China discussing EV battery swap station standards

China’s main auto body has begun consultations on technical standards for the construction of electric vehicle (EV) battery swap stations.