Batteries
VW’s Power Day shows electric vehicles have arrived, but can it catch Tesla?
VW’s Power Day shows there are now two major players in the EV market. But how did it compare to Tesla’s Battery Day and Elon Musk’s ambition?
Nissan Leaf batteries are being re-purposed for use in factory robots
Nissan Leaf batteries are being re-purposed for use in factory robots, helping to increase the residual value of one of the first mass-market electric vehicles.Volkswagen’s EV power play: Build six battery factories and slash cell costs by half
Volkswagen will build six battery factories and increase charging network five-fold, group CEO Herbert Diess said at the company’s Power Day on Monday.
Northvolt acquires US battery start-up, plans new benchmark in energy density
Northvolt buys US-based battery technology company Cuberg and plans to scale up the company’s lithium metal battery technology to set a new benchmark in energy density.
Tesla leads on EV battery costs, despite soaring lithium prices
Tesla has 10-year lead on electric car battery costs and believes giving customers the ability to fast-charge is better than battery swapping.
