Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of runaway EV fires
A newly published study describes a design for a self-extinguishing rechargeable battery that could reduce the fire risk for electric vehicles.
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Solid state battery breakthrough could slash EV costs and recharging time
Scientists from Australia and Japan claim breakthrough in durable solid-state batteries that could “drastically reduce” electric vehicle costs and recharge times.
EVs have enough range for remote and regional communities, they just need chargers
New research shows most current EV models can meet the needs of Australians living in remote communities, they just need the infrastructure to back them.
Australian researchers say dose of sugar could be key to long distance batteries
Monash Uni research shows dose of sugar could be key to next-gen lithium sulfur batteries that could get electric cars from Melbourne to Sydney on single charge.
Battery EVs beat all other vehicles for emissions cuts in Australia and NZ, researchers say
New research shows battery electric vehicles achieve lowest emissions footprint in Australia and New Zealand, even when using grid electricity.
Electric cars can save billions in climate change, air pollution damage
New study finds that billions of dollars can be saved and hundreds of thousands of premature deaths can be avoided by a widespread shift to electric vehicles.
Stanford research brings EVs one step closer to wirelessly charging on roads
Stanford University researchers illustrate how wireless charging could be scaled up to boost driving range of electric vehicles on highways of the future.
One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways
Researchers say peer-to-peer electric car charging system, allowing EVs to "lend" energy to each other, could cure range anxiety and reduce battery size.
Nano-particle battery could deliver cheaper, longer EV range
Team of Japanese researchers from Yokohama University develop new electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could see them cost less, deliver longer driving range for EVs, and even last longer.
Monash University researchers unlock secret to 1000km plus EV battery range
Australian researchers solve challenge that can unlock cheaper, longer lasting batteries and substantially increase EV range.