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Tesla could be planning cobalt-free electric car batteries with CATL

Tesla could be planning cobalt-free electric car batteries with CATL

Tesla could be planning to use lithium batteries made without cobalt for its electric cars in China.
World’s second-largest ferry operator to make switch to electric

World’s second-largest ferry operator to make switch to electric

America’s Washington State Ferries announces decision to transition its fleet from diesel to battery electric. 
With flick of switch, Tesla adds more battery capacity to help EV owners escape bush-fires

With flick of switch, Tesla adds more battery capacity to help EV owners escape bush-fires

Tesla unlocks extra battery capacity in vehicles to provide ‘peace of mind’ for those impacted by NSW and QLD bushfires.
New battery design could give EVs 480km charge in just 10 minutes

New battery design could give EVs 480km charge in just 10 minutes

New battery design heats then rapidly cools electric car batteries enabling addition of 480km range in just ten minutes.
Tesla battery team breaks one million mile barrier – and the implications are huge

Tesla battery team breaks one million mile barrier – and the implications are huge

Tesla is one step closer to producing a one million mile battery with applications from “robo-taxis,” to vehicle-to-grid, to long haul trucking.
Rivian strikes deal with Cox Automotive to take total funding to $A2.2bn

Rivian strikes deal with Cox Automotive to take total funding to $A2.2bn

EV startup Rivian announces big deal with automotive remarketing company Cox Automotive, bringing total fundraising to more than $A2.2 billion.
Toyota and Panasonic join forces to ramp up EV battery supply

Toyota and Panasonic join forces to ramp up EV battery supply

A joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic will see the establishment of a new company with the view to bring a stable supply of automotive prismatic batteries to the market.
One day, your electric car could be one big carbon fibre battery

One day, your electric car could be one big carbon fibre battery

Swedish study finds carbon fibre could be used as a battery electrode – with game-changing implications for EV makers.