Batteries

“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.
Australian battery material supplier Novonix gets $A200m funding boost

Australian battery material supplier Novonix gets $A200m funding boost

Australian battery material supplier Novonix gets $A200m financial boost from US chemical giant to support battery supply chain.
Flat battery? Order up ‘Roadie’ for an on-demand fast charge

Flat battery? Order up ‘Roadie’ for an on-demand fast charge

A US start-up is offering an on-demand mobile EV fast charging service, promising 20km of range in 15 minutes.
Tesla is testing BYD Blade cell-to-pack batteries: reports

Tesla is testing BYD Blade cell-to-pack batteries: reports

Californian EV maker Tesla is testing “Blade” lithium-ion batteries made by BYD for use in the Model Y, according to Chinese media.
Battery startup Magnis secures $A20 million as Hancock heir buys in

Battery startup Magnis secures $A20 million as Hancock heir buys in

Magnis Energy Technologies secures $A20million in funding as John Hancock, estranged son of mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, buys in.
Australia’s Vulcan inks deal to supply Renault with “zero emissions” lithium

Australia’s Vulcan inks deal to supply Renault with “zero emissions” lithium

ASX-listed Vulcan Energy inks binding deal with Renault for supply of zero-emissions lithium linked to geothermal power resource.