Batteries

Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery

Northvolt and Scania unveil 1.5-million-kilometre electric truck battery

Scania and Northvolt develop battery cell for use in electric trucks boasts a lifetime of 1.5 million kilometres – equivalent to a truck’s entire lifespan.
Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

Tesla slashes costs of 4680 battery technology as it readies for Cybertruck

Tesla says it’s on track with development of its 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack concept, and is already achieved big cost savings this year.
World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

World’s largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

“A new era of universal electrification of sea, land and air transportation.” CATL announces new battery that doubles energy intensity.
Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs

Chinese battery giant CATL to supply first sodium-ion batteries to Chery EVs

Many people are getting excited about the possibilities of sodium-ion batteries. For the first time, Chinese battery giant CATL has signed a new partnership to supply car maker Chery with the new technology.
Ford invests $2 billion to transform ICE factory into EV manufacturing hub

Ford invests $2 billion to transform ICE factory into EV manufacturing hub

Ford invests $2 billion to transform its ICE vehicle assembly plant in Canada into a hub of EV manufacturing including vehicle and battery pack assembly.
Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More FUD from fossil fuel industry

Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More FUD from fossil fuel industry

EV drivers are often told its best not to let charge drop below 20% and to stay below 80%. But why is this so and does it apply to all batteries?
Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion

Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion

New battery developed by researchers in US could provide “thousand mile” range for EVs and open up new possibilities for long-haul transport and electric planes.
Tesla may partner with CATL to build new LFP battery factory in US

Tesla may partner with CATL to build new LFP battery factory in US

Tesla could be partnering with CATL to manufacture cheaper batteries in the US, making EVs more affordable for Americans.