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CATL Developed World's First Hybrid Battery With EV-Like Range

The CATL Freevoy battery is claimed to be the world's first battery for EREVs and PHEVs delivering as much range as BEVs.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 24 2024 -

The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Getting Solid-State Batteries

Stellantis is incorporating Factorial’s solid-state cells into a demonstration fleet.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Oct 23 2024 -

The Peugeot 3008 Is The World's Cheapest EV With A 100 kWh battery

With a range of 435 miles and a price tag of $59,400, the French SUV from Stellantis beats the competition.

By Eric Loveday

Battery Tech - Oct 20 2024 -

The U.S. Plans To Combat EV Fires With Groundbreaking Technology

A company that won research grants from NASA will produce super-light materials to tackle EV fires.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 17 2024 -

GM Will Dump 'Ultium' Branding, Rethink How It Does Batteries

The future of GM batteries will no longer be "one type fits all," but more customized for individual EVs.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 08 2024 -

VW-Backed Startup 24M Might Have The Answer To EV Battery Fires

The difference between an overcharged battery using 24M’s Impervio separator and one without it is substantial.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Oct 04 2024 -

Tesla Isn't Giving Up The Battery Race Yet: Report

The automaker is developing four new battery types for future EVs. One of them will power the upcoming Robotaxi.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 03 2024 -

EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds

The battery degradation rate in modern EVs has gone down by almost a quarter in the past five years.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Sep 17 2024 -

Tesla May Have Solved Its 4680 Battery Problems

Tesla is now producing almost a half-million new 4680 cells every day.

By Rob Stumpf

Battery Tech - Sep 16 2024 -

Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Sep 10 2024 -

To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking

A Toyota-funded research project found a charging practice that extends battery lifespan by up to 70%.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Sep 01 2024 -

Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: ’A Wonderful Design’

A top-notch battery pack that’s easy to repair in case something goes wrong.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Aug 27 2024 -

Is EV Manufacturing Bad For The Environment?

Buckle up: This one won't be so pretty. But there are reasons the future can be better than the misery fossil fuels bring too.

By Tim Stevens

EV Myths Discharged - Aug 26 2024 -

LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

A new study contradicts common LFP battery charging notions, stating that frequently charging to 100% can damage the cells. But there’s a twist.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Aug 25 2024 -

Tesla Semi Fire Shut Down California Highway For Hours (Updated)

Parts of Interstate 80 in Placer County, California shut down for hours Monday as crews worked to extinguish a Tesla Semi blaze.

By Patrick George

Battery Tech - Aug 22 2024 -

GM Thinks It Can Make 'Big Battery' EVs Work. Ford Isn't So Sure

As Ford gets gunshy about huge EV batteries, GM sees a different path. Which approach will define the future of large EVs?

By Patrick George

Battery Tech - Aug 20 2024 -

How Hyundai And Kia Are Dealing With EV Fire Concerns In Korea

The Korean automaking giant is launching free inspections, disclosing its battery sourcing and adding software updates after a fire.

By Patrick George

Battery Tech - Aug 18 2024 -

Zeekr Claims New LFP Battery Is The Fastest Charging In The World

The brand claims the battery can zip from 10-80% in as little as ten-and-a-half minutes.

By Kevin Williams

Battery Tech - Aug 13 2024 -

Mercedes EQE's Catastrophic Fire In Underground Garage: What We Know

The EV was parked in a Korean parking garage for three days before it spontaneously burst into flames, and wasn't charging at the time.

By Andrei Nedelea

Battery Tech - Aug 06 2024 -

EV Battery Pack Costs Were Cut By 90% From 2008 To 2023

The latest data reveals massive reductions in costs.

By Mark Kane

Battery Tech - Aug 06 2024 -

Tesla Model 3 Sees Very Little Battery Loss After 200,000 Miles

Almost all of this Model 3 Performance's charging has come from Tesla Superchargers.

By Wade Malone

Ownership Experience - Aug 03 2024 -

U.S. Battery Recycling Capacity To Triple In The Next Few Years

It might be enough to recycle a six-digit number of EV battery packs.

By Mark Kane

Battery Tech - Jul 17 2024 -

China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 Years

According to CATL, its "Long-Service-Life Battery" packs can last up to 16 years or 1.24 million miles. That's a lot of driving.

By Mark Kane

Battery Tech - Jul 16 2024 -

Tesla 'Energy Boost' Upgrade: Up To 50 Miles Of Range For $1,600

It's only on the discontinued Model Y RWD version. But that model has some spare battery capacity that can be unlocked for a price.

By Mark Kane

Range / Efficiency - Jul 15 2024 -