Batteries

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.
Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so

Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so

Australia may no longer be a dumping ground for the world’s most polluting cars, but it will need to get its settings right to avoid being a dumping ground for dumb EVs.
Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims to have made the fastest charging batteries

Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims to have made the fastest charging batteries

Zeekr says its new electric vehicle batteries enable an EV to be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 10.5 minutes – the fastest in the world.
Porsche deploys battery system at German plant using second-life Taycan batteries

Porsche deploys battery system at German plant using second-life Taycan batteries

German carmaker Porsche has unveiled a new 5MW/10MWh battery at its Leipzig factory that uses 4,400 second-life Taycan battery modules.
EV inquiry hears call for “battery passports” and recycling challenges

EV inquiry hears call for “battery passports” and recycling challenges

Australia’s battery recycling industry is in “crisis” and unprepared for an influx of electric vehicles once they reach the end of their lives, a federal inquiry has been told.