battery research

Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

Head of Tesla’s battery research team, Jeff Dahn, says that a 3.6 million kilometre battery is not only possible, but also necessary for the grid and other transport options.
Musk says Battery Day will affect production of Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster

Musk says Battery Day will affect production of Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster

With less than 24 hours left until Tesla’s Battery Day, Tesla boss Elon Musk gives biggest hint yet at what the day may reveal.
Toyota is working on 1,000km EV battery with Kyoto Uni

Toyota is working on 1,000km EV battery with Kyoto Uni

Toyota is working on an electric vehicle battery that it says would allow a car to drive 1,000 km in normal driving conditions. 
Tesla could reap benefits of “truly exciting” glassy metal battery research

Tesla could reap benefits of “truly exciting” glassy metal battery research

“Rare” glassy lithium metal flagged by Maxwell Technologies research partner Shirley Meng as a “truly exciting” development for EV batteries.
Soft but solid battery electrolyte research could boost electric car and air taxi range

Soft but solid battery electrolyte research could boost electric car and air taxi range

New soft, yet solid, lithium battery electrolyte made from polymers and ceramics could help boost electric car battery capacity and lifespan.
Germany ramps up electric vehicle battery production with big state subsidies

Germany ramps up electric vehicle battery production with big state subsidies

German government invests more than €1.5 billion in battery cell research and production, starting with €300 million grant awarded to battery company Varta.
Father of li-ion battery tips hat to Tesla partner CATL’s new $A678 million lab

Father of li-ion battery tips hat to Tesla partner CATL’s new $A678 million lab

Father of lithium-ion battery Sir John Goodenough says new 21C laboratory established by Tesla EV battery partner CATL could “benefit society significantly.”
Battery Day: What is Tesla’s “lithium doping” patent all about?

Battery Day: What is Tesla’s “lithium doping” patent all about?

In April, Tesla filed a “lithium doping” patent addressing loss of energy density experienced during the production of the battery. What’s it all about?