Batteries

GM reveals new electric motors, designed in-house for EV transition

GM reveals new electric motors, designed in-house for EV transition

General Motors has unveiled three new electric vehicle motors, as part of its “quick pivot” from conventional vehicles to EVs.
Chevy Bolt EV resumes production after massive battery fault recall

Chevy Bolt EV resumes production after massive battery fault recall

GM resumes production of Chevy EV, but warns customers to be careful where they park the electric car, and how they charge it.
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.