Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

Volkswagen ID.7 covers 941km on single charge at “rush-hour speeds”

The drive was not under particularly ‘normal’ conditions or circumstances – averaging only 29km/h around the 12.5-kilometre circuit in an effort to replicate “rush hour speeds in large cities”.

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Batteries

“We can make lighter batteries:” Australia start-up gets funding for new facility

An Australian start-up promising lighter batteries and longer range from sulphur-based chemistries lands ARENA funding for a new production facility.

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Nio completes 60 million EV battery swaps in China

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has surpassed 60 million battery swaps in its home market, only four months after it passed the 50 million mark.

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At this price, this EV is effectively a mobile battery with a free car thrown in

The GWM Ora extended range is being offered for $26,490 drive away with a 63kWh LFP battery - that’s $420/kWh for the battery with the rest of the car thrown in for free.

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MG parent to release new EV with semi solid-state batteries and over 1,000kms range

MG parent company to release new EV that will feature a semi-solid state battery and more than 1,000 kms range.

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BYD set to launch next generation blade battery, with more range and life cycle

BYD is reportedly set to launch its next generation blade battery in 2025, which the company expects will increase driving range as well as the life cycle of the battery.

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Australian betadine-inspired battery breakthrough could add 1000km to EV range

Household antiseptic ointment used on scraped knees inspires an Australian lithium battery chemistry breakthrough that could deliver 1000km of range for EVs, faster charging and electric flight.

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European EV battery hopes fade after Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in US

Northvolt files for bankruptcy in the US in major blow to European hopes to have a homegrown battery maker that can compete with China.

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Reader question: Are LFP batteries better than NMC?

The new Xpeng G6 offers 2 models. The base model has a LFP battery and the top model has a NMC battery with bigger range. Other than range what are the benefits of one over the other?

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Stellantis to use solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona demo fleet

European car giant Stellantis to launch a fleet of new Dodge Charger Daytona which will be equipped with solid-state batteries that weigh less and last longer.

Batteries