Australian scientists hail breakthrough in quantum batteries and rapid charging of EVs
CSIRO quantum battery research team hail technology breakthrough that could help recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up.
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EV and home battery recycling could power a $6.9 billion a year industry in Australia
More than 198,000 tonnes of batteries reached recycling centres in 2024, mostly lead acid batteries used in petrol and diesel cars. But end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, like those used in EVs, are forecast to double by 2030.
BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time
BYD announces game-changing charging tech with next generation Blade Battery allowing 10-70% charge in 5 minutes.
Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?
Bigger is not always better … at least when it comes to electric car batteries. But does the same hold true when it comes to electric trucks?
V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns
The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.
How battery-powered truck trailers can cut diesel use by up to 50 pct
Australian company says electrifying truck trailers with a battery pack is significantly cheaper than doing the same with the prime mover, and can cut diesel use by up to 50 per cent.Â
Nissan uses recycled Leaf batteries for energy storage at Australian castings factory
Nissan uses recycled batteries from its Leaf EVs to store solar generated at its Victoria castings factory.
Sinopec and LG Chem to develop sodium-ion battery materials for low-speed EVs and grid
Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.
New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells
The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.
BMW teams up with Samsung to develop solid-state battery technology
South Korean battery and electronic materials manufacturer Samsung joins efforts by BMW and US-based Solid Power to develop all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology.