Batteries

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.
How much does it cost to replace the batteries in electric vehicles?

How much does it cost to replace the batteries in electric vehicles?

What are the costs of replacing a battery for an EV? Not as much as you think, and they may not need replacing at all.
Australia’s Vaulta says its battery casing technology is game changer for EVs

Australia’s Vaulta says its battery casing technology is game changer for EVs

Australian technology that promises to extend the life of electric vehicle batteries – and make them serviceable and recyclable – wins government grant.
Tesla sells Maxwell Technologies, but keeps dry cell tech

Tesla sells Maxwell Technologies, but keeps dry cell tech

Tesla has sold Maxwell Technologies, but is still working on commercialising its dry cell capabilities.
Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP to source Australian nickel from Nickel West operations to meet rising battery material demands.
Porsche and BASF to develop high-performing Li-ion batteries for EVs

Porsche and BASF to develop high-performing Li-ion batteries for EVs

BASF chosen to help develop next generation batteries for Porsche’s high performance electric cars.
Nio outlines massive battery swap expansion plans at first “Power Day”

Nio outlines massive battery swap expansion plans at first “Power Day”

Chinese EV maker Nio unveils plan to deploy nearly 4,000 battery swap stations worldwide by 2025.