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Introducing the world's most powerful wireless electric car charger
It reaches 100 kW and has an efficiency of 96%. It can recharge 50% of a battery in less than 20 minutes.
By
Brian Potter
1m ago
Technology
This lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery is not afraid of the cold
In Seoul, SK On is unveiling an electric car battery called "Winter Pro", while Samsung SDI is accelerating its entry into the semiconductor market.
By
Brian Potter
46m ago
Technology
This Chinese MPV can be recharged in less than 11 minutes
Produced by Li Auto, it is called 'Mega' and, according to the local media, can handle outputs of 520 kW. The starting price is £62,000
By
Brian Potter
16 March 2024
Technology
Where are the Gigafactories for batteries in Europe?
There are 42 factories on the Old Continent, including 38 in the EU and 5 in France: here is the map of batteries for electric cars.
By
Brian Potter
13 March 2024
Green
VW Group to recycle EV batteries in new UK facility
The German company has signed a new deal with a battery recycling firm.
By
Angel Sergeev
1 March 2024
Manufacturing / Production
Tata is building Europe's largest battery factory in the UK
It will be located in Bridgwater, Somerset.
By
Angel Sergeev
29 February 2024
Technology
Battery recycling: How it works and what the plans are in Europe
The Old Continent therefore wants to become independent of China, with an efficient and truly green industrial sector.
By
Brian Potter
28 February 2024
Technology
Gross and net battery capacity: What's the difference?
This distinction keeps the cells healthy and improves the charging of electric cars.
By
Brian Potter
22 February 2024
Technology
Lithium-metal batteries: What are they, how they work, lifespan
They have a different chemistry, but work like lithium-ion batteries. They offer record charge density and speed, but only last a short time.
By
Brian Potter
7 February 2024
Technology
Lithium-sulphur batteries: What are they, how they work, lifespan
They have unrivalled energy density, but are short-lived. But thanks to graphene, degradation could improve.
By
Brian Potter
31 January 2024
EV Education
Sodium ion batteries: What are they, how they work, lifespan
Just arrived on the market, they are among the most promising and will grow by 600% in 10 years: what they look like
By
Brian Potter
24 January 2024
06:58
Ownership Experience
How this guy got Tesla charging right in -35 degree winter weather
Three successful charging attempts at 3 different types of fast chargers.
By
Brian Potter
22 January 2024
Green
Here's why Norway hasn't had trouble with winter EV charging
There are lessons to be learned from the country which has the biggest EV adoption rate in the world.
By
Iulian Dnistran
20 January 2024
Technology
StoreDot’s XFC cell-to-pack concept has individually-cooled cells
While only a concept for now, the startup claims a 5-minute charge can result in 100 miles of driving range.
By
Brian Potter
19 January 2024
Technology
A Chinese company has developed a nuclear battery. We have questions
The size and scale of this application are the exact opposite of what J. Robert Oppenheimer might have envisioned for this technology decades ago.
By
Brian Potter
17 January 2024
Technology
Solid state batteries: What are they, how they work, lifespan
These "batteries of the future" will have more energy, shorter charging times, be safer and last longer.
By
Brian Potter
17 January 2024
Manufacturing / Production
How the pocket cells in lithium-ion batteries are made
Compact and with a flexible structure, they have record density but durability problems.
By
Brian Potter
10 January 2024
Feature
Hyper-fast EV charging is coming to supercharge the EV transition
Ten-minute EV charging is on the way. It could reshape the electric car market.
By
Brian Potter
9 January 2024
Technology
VW promises no 'noticeable loss of range' with solid-state batteries
The German company conducted an endurance test on solid-state cells with very promising results.
By
Brian Potter
5 January 2024
Green
Can electric cars help lower your electricity bills?
V2G is one of the most exciting new technologies that more and more manufacturers are embracing. The latest is Volvo
By
Brian Potter
3 January 2024
Technology
Why EV makers can sell you more power over the air
Power-adding over-the-air updates in EVs may seem pretty straightforward, but there's more going on than you might think.
By
Brian Potter
3 January 2024
EV Education
Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries: What are they, how they work, lifespan
They use readily available materials and cost less than conventional batteries.
By
Brian Potter
3 January 2024
EV Education
How are the prismatic cells used in lithium-ion batteries made?
They have a generous size and are used in storage systems and electric cars. In the future, they could be the most widely used.
By
Brian Potter
27 December 2023
Range / Efficiency
Nio ET7 with 150-kWh semi solid-state battery drives 648 miles on a single charge
It achieved an average speed of 52.13 miles per hour during the roadtrip that took place in cold weather (-2° C to -12° C).
By
Brian Potter
20 December 2023
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