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Tesla applies to become an energy supplier in Texas
Tesla wants to sell electricity directly to consumers in Texas.
Hitting the Books: How Tesla engineers solved the problem of exploding EV batteries
As journalist Tim Higgins explains in his new book, Power Play, back in the early aughts, Tesla's engineering team had to overcome a difficult challenge: keeping the first iterations of its EVs from randomly exploding.
GM expands fire risk recall to cover all Chevy Bolts sold worldwide
GM's Chevy Bolt recall now covers all models it's ever sold worldwide.
GM will reportedly replace Chevy Bolt battery modules to reduce fire risk
According to Electrek, GM has informed some Chevy Bolt EV owners that it will replace all the modules in their batteries with new ones.
Mercedes plans to go fully electric by the end of the decade
Mercedes has announced plans to expand its EV lineup by 2022 and go EV-only by the end of the decade.
GM deal will reduce the environmental impact (and cost) of its EV batteries
GM has struck a deal that will reduce the environmental impact of its EV batteries by sourcing US lithium made using eco-friendly processes.
Elektron’s Power Handle makes its grooveboxes truly portable
The Model:Cycles and Model:Samples finally get battery power. But is it worth $50?
Ford partners with SK Innovation for EV battery production
As expected, Ford confirmed today that it will partner with Korea’s SK Innovation to produce 60 gigawatt-hours annually in tractional battery cells and arrays” for use in electric vehicle batteries starting “mid-decade”.
Ford announces plans for two EV battery facilities
Ford's new Ion Park facility in southeast Michigan will test and develop new battery technologies for the company.
Last-minute battery deal keeps Ford, VW electric car plans on track
A last-minute settlement between two battery giants, LG and SK, may have saved EV production plans for Ford and VW.
GM is betting its electrified future on a revolutionary new battery system
When the Hummer EV SUT (sport utility truck) and its newly-unveiled SUV variant hit dealer show floors in the fall of 2021 and 2023, respectively, they’ll be among the first models in GM’s new electrified lineup to be built atop the company’s Ultium battery system.
What if your next electric car's body was also its battery?
EV batteries are large and expensive. Nanom thinks it has a solution: a cheaper, longer-lasting cell that can be built right in to the structure of a vehicle.
Porsche now owns almost a quarter of EV car maker Rimac
Porsche has invested an additional €70 million ($83.3 million) in Rimac, boosting its stake in the hypercar manufacturer and EV component supplier from 15 to 24 percent.
Biden will review tech supply chains to reduce dependence on China
President Biden is reviewing supply chains for processors, batteries and other key tech companies to reduce dependence on China.
Samsung is using quantum computing to research better batteries
Samsung is using a Honeywell quantum computing system in its quest to improve batteries for phones and other devices.
Apple will replace 2016/2017 MacBook Pro batteries that refuse to charge
If your MacBook Pro refuses to hold charge past 1 percent, you may be able to get its battery replaced for free. Apple has launched a battery replacement program for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models experiencing the issue. Apple says “a very small number of customers” are experiencing the issue and that the battery health status of affected laptops show the “Service Recommended” warning.
Sonos offers a $69 replacement battery kit for its portable Move speaker
The Sonos Move is the company’s first (and so far only) speaker with a battery. Obviously, batteries eventually die — Sonos knew this and offered a way for Move owners to get their battery replaced. As the name suggests, this $69 kit includes a fresh battery in either white or black as well as replacement screws and the tools you’ll need.
Fiat Chrysler teams with startup Archer to build an electric air taxi
Archer Aviation has announced a partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
EV automaker Nio unveils a luxury sedan to compete with the Model S
During its fourth annual Nio Day on Saturday — amidst performances by composer Shi Lei Chang and musician Wang Feng — the Chinese automaker revealed its latest EV model, the ET7 sedan. Nio Days have become de facto launch events for the company. At the first one in 2017, Nio unveiled its first production model, the ES8 EV SUV, followed by the ES6 longer-range EV SUV at the 2019 event as well as the EC6 EV coupe.
GM plans to launch 30 electric vehicles by 2025
GM now plans to have 30 EVs on the market by the end of 2025, and it stepped up its Hummer and Cadillac plans to make that happen.