Coverage tagged Batteries.
Transport & Environment says a quarter of announced EU battery cell capacity since 2022 has been cancelled or shelved, calling the Industrial Accelerator Act critical to Europe's battery ambitions.
Stellantis has secured a US patent for a quick-release high-voltage battery system that could let electric vehicles jettison their battery packs in dangerous situations and drive away using a secondary power source.
Nissan criticised Top Gear after the BBC show depicted a Leaf running flat mid-journey, claiming the battery was intentionally low before filming began.
Graphene-based supercapacitors, developed with input from F1’s energy storage expertise, promise faster charging and lighter batteries for future Tesla electric cars.
The 2018 Renault Samsung SM3 Z.E. sedan for South Korea swaps its 22-kWh battery for a 36-kWh pack, extending range by over half without adding weight.
VW Truck & Bus and New Flyer are intensifying competition in the electric bus market, with new models and major investments targeting both European and North American operators.
Porsche will hold back fully electric versions of its flagship 911 and next hypercar until new battery technologies, such as solid-state cells, deliver a breakthrough in performance and weight.
Samsung SDI introduced a modular battery pack and a new 21700 cell at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, aiming to challenge Tesla’s lead in EV battery technology.
Stanford research highlights dormant supervolcanoes as promising sites for lithium extraction, offering a possible answer to rising demand from electric vehicle manufacturers.
Henrik Fisker confirms the EMotion electric saloon will use a 145 kWh NCM lithium-ion pack from LG Chem, targeting over 400 miles of range and 800-volt rapid charging.
Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler has begun construction of a large lithium-ion battery factory in Kamenz, Germany, aiming to boost EV production from late 2018.
Ford’s 2017 Focus Electric arrives in Europe with a new 33.5kWh battery, faster charging, and a claimed range of 225km, but retains its previous price in Germany.
Volvo has confirmed its first all-electric model will arrive in 2019, targeting a 100kWh battery and a range of power outputs on its new platforms.
Industry analysis suggests General Motors could lose as much as $9,000 on every Chevrolet Bolt it sells, raising questions about long-term strategy for affordable electric vehicles.
Nissan has dropped the smaller 24kWh battery for the 2017 Leaf, raising the entry price by $1,670 but increasing range to 107 miles on all models.
Workhorse has unveiled the W-15, a concept for an all-electric pickup with a range extender, targeting commercial fleets with Panasonic battery tech and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Samsung SDI has begun supplying battery cells to Tesla for Model 3 testing, as Tesla seeks additional suppliers to meet production targets for its most affordable electric car.
Volkswagen is preparing to build a dedicated battery factory, aiming to bring cell production in-house as it accelerates its electric vehicle strategy.
Dyson will use £16 million in government funding to develop a battery electric vehicle at its Malmesbury headquarters, aiming to create over 500 engineering jobs.
EPFL engineers have demonstrated a prototype charging station using buffer battery storage to deliver a 4.5MW charge, allowing an electric car to recharge in just 15 minutes.
Nissan’s £26.5 million investment in its Sunderland battery facility will safeguard 300 jobs and underpin local production of batteries for the Leaf and e-NV200.
China is backing battery-electric vehicles while Japan invests in hydrogen, as the two Asian auto giants pursue competing visions for the future of alternative power.
Nissan has launched the 2016 Leaf with a 30kWh battery, increasing its range to 155 miles and offering the upgrade on Acenta and Tekna trims in the UK.
Samsung SDI maintains that falling oil prices will not slow the global shift to electric vehicles, citing regulatory pressure as the key driver through 2020.