Batteries

Mercedes opens first EV battery recycling plant, using Australian technology

Mercedes opens first EV battery recycling plant, using Australian technology

German car giant opens first EV battery recycling facility, using Australian technology that will achieve a recycling rate of 96 per cent and produce enough materials for 50,000 new electric cars each year.
EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026, says Goldman Sachs

EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026, says Goldman Sachs

Global EV battery prices could drop by almost another 50 per cent by 2026, according to Goldman Sachs, bringing with it the potential of price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory

Fortescue to build marine battery packs for luxury vessels at old Ford factory

Fortescue to kick off production at its new US manufacturing facility – at a former Ford car factory – with the a new marine battery pack designed for luxury tenders and wake boats.
Mass retrofit: 12 start-ups selected to help switch existing car fleet to fully electric

Mass retrofit: 12 start-ups selected to help switch existing car fleet to fully electric

Second annual Supercharge Australia Innovation Challenge selects 12 local start-ups with focus on retrofitting existing cars as electric vehicles.
New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle.
CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty

CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty

Chinese battery giant unveils electric bus battery that boasts an industry-leading energy density of 175Wh/kg and lifespan of up to 15 years.
Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway

Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway

The 40kWh battery in the Nissan Leaf sitting in the driveway is more than capable of running my household’s electrical needs, and that of the neighbours as well.
Step change: Panasonic to begin mass production of 4680 EV battery cells

Step change: Panasonic to begin mass production of 4680 EV battery cells

Panasonic says new 4680 battery cells will revolutionise the EV industry, making them more efficient and boosting capacity.