Nissan to Replace Used Leaf Batteries with Cheaper Ones
26 Mar 2018, 08:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Nissan will begin replacing used Leaf batteries in Japan with refabricated ones, much cheaper than new batteries currently on the market.
Mercedes-Benz to Manufacture Batteries in Thailand
14 Mar 2018, 14:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Mercedes-Benz to expand Thai partnership with Thonburi Automotive Assembly for the production of batteries for electric vehicles
Tesla Accused of Singlehandedly Creating a Global Shortage of Battery Cells
7 Dec 2017, 17:21 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Tesla built its own battery manufacturing plant to avoid a shortage of the vital part but seemingly managed to create one for the rest of the industry
2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid Gets Battery Upgrade and Range Boost
28 Nov 2017, 12:29 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Still at least two years away from the mid-life cycle facelift, the Volvo puts a slightly better battery in its 2018 XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV
Toshiba Claims Major Battery Breakthrough: 200 Miles of Range off a 6-Min Charge
4 Oct 2017, 14:03 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / With some companies taking care of the ultra-fast charging stations, the industry needs the batteries capable of receiving such high current rates
Tesla 18650 Battery Cell Survives Arrow attack, Gets Cut in Half with an Ax
3 Oct 2017, 11:21 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It looks like Tesla built quite a durable battery pack for the Model S (and Model X, by extension) as breaking it took some serious destructive work
Learn How to Extend the Life of EV Battery Packs from a Tesla Battery Expert
4 Sep 2017, 11:34 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Catering to your battery is a good way of making sure your EV doesn't become obsolete just a few years after splashing a lot of money on it
Rechargeable Alkaline Batteries to Make a Comeback, EVs Could Benefit Too
10 Aug 2017, 16:06 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The industry appears to be focused on Lithium-Ion technology at the moment, but just because we don't know, it doesn't mean it's not looking for alternatives
2018 Nissan Leaf Has 40 kWh Battery, Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
9 Aug 2017, 07:50 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just like its predecessor, the 2018 Nissan Leaf has a twist beam at the rear axle and boasts 2,700 millimeters (106.3 inches) in terms of wheelbase
Chevrolet Bolt's Battery Pack Replacement Costs Almost Half as Much as the Car
12 Jun 2017, 08:59 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / In the very unlikely event that something goes wrong with the Bolt's battery pack after the warranty's gone, you're better off buying a new car
Renault Finds Second Life For EV Batteries, It Turns Out They Work In Houses
5 Jun 2017, 13:09 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Renault has started a collaboration with Powervault, which has unveiled its first result: electric vehicle batteries that get to live a "second life" in homes
50 GWh Battery Factory to Begin Construction Next Year in Asia
25 May 2017, 14:18 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / With battery demand increasing exponentially, we can expect to see more and more "Gigafactories" of all sorts popping up all over the world
Daimler Is the First EU Company to Start Constructions on Its Own Gigafactory
22 May 2017, 12:11 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Under the supervision of Germany's Chancellor, Daimler's $543 million facility begins construction to supply future Mercedes cars with their batteries
Charge an EV in Just Five Minutes with the Revolutionary FlashBattery
15 May 2017, 11:09 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / An Israeli company working on battery technology says it has cracked down the biggest issue of electric cars and is ready to dish out its solution
Tesla Intends To Discontinue The Model S 60 kWh And 60D
20 Mar 2017, 12:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Better late than never, Tesla came to the conclusion the 60 kWh battery pack doesn't belong in the Model S full-size luxury sedan
Samsung Presents Revolutionary EV Battery, 310-Mile Range From 20-Minute Charge
10 Jan 2017, 10:15 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Samsung has announced a new type of battery for electric vehicles, which can offer a fast charge in just 20 minutes. It can provide up to 600 km of range
Supercapacitors Technology Breakthrough Could Bring New Era in EV Development
9 Dec 2016, 17:59 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / A switch to supercapacitors would be quite a blow for companies such as Tesla who have invested billions in building battery factories
Finnish City Makes Strong Plea to Host Tesla's Second Gigafactory
9 Dec 2016, 14:46 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / lon Musk is going around the world scouting for locations for the next Gigafactories, but one Finnish city wants to cut his search short
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Battery May Degrade As Much As 40% Over the Warranty Period
8 Dec 2016, 11:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Dear Chevrolet Bolt owners, please read page 322 of the owner's manual. Indeed, a 40 percent battery degradation is possible over 8 years of ownership
Tech Giant Samsung and Lucid Motors Announce Major Battery Breakthrough
7 Dec 2016, 14:40 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Lucid Motors and Samsung may have just announced their partnership, but they have been working together for quite some time and, apparently, with good results