Batteries

With a program to recruit startups, the automakers and battery giant hope to gain expertise in the whole electric-car battery ecosystem.

Panasonic is no longer the exclusive battery supplier to Tesla, but a new deal shows that it will remain very important for many years.

An additional investment in a solid-state battery affiliate could indicate VW is homing in on the tech for upcoming EVs.

The million-mile battery isn't just a Tesla thing. China-based battery supplier CATL wants to supply batteries with a far-extended lifespan.

Rather than relying directly on major cell suppliers, Mercedes is looking to a global network of nine assembly locations it helps oversee.

A new battery manufactured with help from China's CATL might help Tesla be more price-competitive.

The battery in the Lexus UX 300e electric car is air-cooled, but Lexus is backing it up with one of the best warranties yet.

The supply of materials—and specifically minerals—could be tightened due to restrictions aimed at the coronavirus pandemic.

Want a quick talk-through about what technically makes Tesla's battery packs physically different than those of other EVs?

The airborne Airspeeder series could be a great proving ground for battery technology advances—that could trickle down in more affordable forms in electric cars.

A flagship electric sedan from China's BYD will introduce a new safety-focused battery strategy from the company.

A major battery supplier claims to be at the development-prototype stage with a new chemistry that's 50% smaller by volume versus current EV batteries.

University of California Riverside researchers say that a cell-resistance-based algorithm for fast charging will help EV batteries last longer.

Tesla is reportedly not just changing its cell chemistry for China but also, at least in one model, moving away from cylindrical cells.

The Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV has been produced at a much smaller volume than anticipated; but Daimler hasn't adjusted expectations.

The AVTR concept car uses organic graphene cells without rare-earth metals, a battery technology that could provide a more ecologically sound future for vehicles.

The battery pack for Rivian electric trucks uses a different cooling method (and cell type) versus most other EVs today—and it saves space.

Battery prices have been falling faster than anticipated, and that could help the economics of electric cars work a lot sooner for automakers.

General Motors and LG Chem partner to build huge electric vehicle battery plant near Lordstown, Ohio.

The Battery Cell Competence Center will help BMW keep control over cells without having to become so invested in their manufacture.