Batteries

Northvolt acquires US battery start-up, plans new benchmark in energy density

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 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.
LG Energy Solution to make Tesla 4680 batteries, sources say

LG Energy Solution to make Tesla 4680 batteries, sources say

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution to make 4680 format cells in the US and Europe, sources say.
Tesla engineer, battery experts to lead New York “green” battery plant

Tesla engineer, battery experts to lead New York “green” battery plant

Ex-Tesla engineer Chaitanya Sharma to lead team of highly experienced battery experts at ASX-listed Magnis’ planned Imperium3 New York (iM3NY) battery factory.
Big motorcycle brands join forces to make universal swappable batteries

Big motorcycle brands join forces to make universal swappable batteries

Four of the world’s most recognisable motorcycle brands – Honda, KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha – to make universal swappable batteries for motorcycles and light electric vehicles.
Hyundai Australia says it will recall Kona and Ioniq electric cars and replace batteries

Hyundai Australia says it will recall Kona and Ioniq electric cars and replace batteries

Hyundai Australia confirms it will recall electric Kona and Ioniq cars sold in Australia and replace their battery packs due to potential fire risk.
Australian company gives EV batteries a second life as big battery storage

Australian company gives EV batteries a second life as big battery storage

Electric vehicle batteries to get a second life in a big battery, as an Australian company ramps up deployment of its energy storage technologies.
Hyundai to replace electric car batteries after spate of fires, reports say

Hyundai to replace electric car batteries after spate of fires, reports say

Hyundai reportedly agrees to replace batteries in all electric vehicles, including Kona and Ioniq, but it is not yet clear if this will extend to overseas markets such as Australia.