Batteries

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.
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.