Batteries
Researchers unveil method for real-time EV battery state-of-health monitoring
German researchers says they have devised a way to provide an in-depth picture of what is going on inside an EV battery, and even predict the battery cells’ potential lifespan.
Volkswagen ID.3 maintains 91 pct battery capacity after 160,000 km test
A four-year endurance test shows Volkswagen’s ID.3 retains 91% battery capacity after 160,000km—boosting confidence in EV longevity and resale value.
Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz introduces reworked high-voltage EV battery for use in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic.
BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range
BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range.
Mitsubishi to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks and buses
Mitsubishi is to take part in a multi-year trial that will feature more than 150 battery-swappable electric buses and trucks and 14 battery swap stations.
“Enormous surge:” EV batteries get second life as large-scale energy storage
New Zealand’s biggest utility reapplies old EV batteries into a charging facility, while German start-up raises funds to tap into huge demand for repurposing second hand EV batteries into stationary storage.
Adelaide council votes to approve Tesla factory, despite heavily redacted opposition
The Marion council is going ahead with its plan to sell a contaminated piece of land to a developer, which wants to build bespoke Tesla battery recycling factory.
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