Batteries

The Chinese battery giant claims to get more energy density and longevity and quicker charge rates out of its next-generation electric bus packs.

An ongoing Mercedes partnership might help realize huge EV range gains without higher curb weight.

Panasonic said it's finally ironed out larger format 4680 battery cell production.

Company has suspended cathode active material production in Sweden and is working to cut costs, which would include job losses.

Toyota has pulled back somewhat from its 1.5M EV target for 2026, but the new target of 1M is ten times 2023 (and current) sales levels.

Mass production at a new GM-Samsung battery plant is set for 2027 with room for expansion in the future.

California's losing a lithium-metal battery technology research and development center.

Battery costs continue to drop with latest estimates noting a 90% decrease in the last decade and a half.

Porsche is using battery packs from its EVs to help power its factory in Leipzig, Germany.

Toyota might build a Japanese battery plant as part of its central EV supply chain hub.

Tesla continues to have issues with its 4680 battery cell, and Musk reportedly gave the team a drop-dead date for resolving the problems.

The U.S. military is looking for pathways and options for domestically supplied energy storage, and GM's defense subsidiary is being evaluated as a possible solution.

Michael Leiters, CEO of McLaren, envisions a future where the U.K. will pave the way to electric supercars with a new battery supply chain system.

BMW has pulled the plug on a deal estimated at $2 billion with the Swedish EV battery supplier.

Easing the rules, allowing automakers to use China-sourced EV battery materials for a longer period of time, would "break the law," the Senator argues.

The automaker has considered battery-swapping methods using a vehicle's own power to complete the swap.

A 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.

Manufacturing capacity for EV batteries is set to far outpace growth, noted BNEF last week—even including continued global EV sales growth.

The Croatian company started with a BMW EV conversion but now will be a supplier for future EVs from the German automaker.

As recently as six months ago GM vocally criticized Ford's plan to build EV cells in Michigan under license from China's CATL. Now according to reports from China, it's seeking a similar arrangement for itself.