The first EV with a lithium-free sodium battery hits the road in JanuarySodium-ion batteries have lower density but are cheaper and perform better in cold weather.By W. Shanklin, 12.27.2023
GM’s latest investment could speed development of cheaper EV batteriesIt plowed another $60 million into Mitra Chem, a company focusing on US-built batteries. By S. Dent, 08.16.2023
Lucid will power Aston Martin's future EVsIt'll supply the motors, batteries and more. By S. Dent, 06.26.2023
CATL’s new battery tech could inch electric planes closer to realityThe company says it’s working with unnamed partners to meet safety requirements.By W. Shanklin, 04.20.2023
BMW will spend $1.7 billion to build EVs in the USIt plans to have six US-made EVs by 2030.By D. Hardawar, 10.19.2022
Solid-state silicon batteries could last longer and charge fasterResearchers hope that a new type of silicon anode will also boost energy density.By S. Dent, 09.27.2021
Chinese battery maker says it's ready to produce cobalt-free EV power packs at scaleSVOLT claims it's a world first. By I. Bonifacic, 08.30.2021
Rivian reportedly plans to invest $5 billion in its second US assembly plantConstruction on the "Project Tera" facility could start in fall 2021. By S. Dent, 07.28.2021
Ducati backs away from electric motorcycle production plansIt's looking at synthetic fuels as a zero-emissions option. By S. Dent, 04.12.2021
GM unveils plans for lithium-metal batteries that could boost EV rangeIt aims to have a high-capacity pre-production battery by 2023. By S. Dent, 03.11.2021
Lime’s old e-bike batteries are being upcycled into portable speakersAccessory maker Gomi will help eke more use out of damaged battery packs. By S. Dent, 03.02.2021
Biden will review tech supply chains to reduce dependence on ChinaThe President wants to ensure reliable supply for chips and batteries.By J. Fingas, 02.24.2021
Hyundai will replace 75,680 Kona EV batteries over potential fire risksThe decision comes after 14 battery-related fires prompted a worldwide recall.By S. Dent, 02.24.2021
Samsung is using quantum computing to research better batteriesIt hopes a Honeywell machine will solve difficult problems.By J. Fingas, 02.12.2021
Ikea will stop selling non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by October 2021So long, Alkalisk. By C. Velazco, 10.01.2020
This super strength body battery is made with discarded KevlarIt could provide 72 times as much power to robots as today's batteries.By A. Tarantola, 08.19.2020
Chrome will start blocking resource-demanding ads in AugustIt plans to cap network data usage for all display ads.By C. Fisher, 05.14.2020
Toyota and Panasonic will start producing EV batteries in AprilPrime Planet Energy and Solutions will employ approximately 5,100 people. By I. Bonifacic, 02.03.2020
IBM’s cobalt-free EV battery uses materials extracted from seawaterIt outperforms current lithium-ion batteries and is less like to catch on fire.By C. Fisher, 12.18.2019
BMW spends billions to secure batteries and drivetrains for its EVsThe company is sourcing its own rare elements from mines in Australia and Morocco.By G. Torbet, 11.21.2019