Stellantis is putting Factorial’s quasi-solid-state batteries in the Dodge Charger Daytona EV. A demonstration fleet will hit the streets by 2026. The promise of solid-state batteries in electric vehicles is getting a bit long in the tooth, but it’s undeniable that progress is being made. Case in point: Stellantis will launch a demonstration fleet of … Continue reading “The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Getting Solid-State Batteries”
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Prior to ending its much-discussed electric-vehicle project, Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD on batteries, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. A partnership between the two companies started around 2017, according to the report, with the goal of developing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for the Apple car. BYD has much experience with this tech, claiming cooling and safety … Continue reading “Report: Apple worked with China's BYD to develop EV batteries”
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Following the introduction of its prismatic and cylindrical battery cell contacting systems, e-mobility technology provider ENNOVI is adding the ENNOVI-CellConnect-Pouch to its offering. The new cell contacting system is designed for battery manufacturers using the pouch cell form factor. ENNOVI’s lamination technology ensures the battery pack’s structural integrity and durability. Using flexible die-cut circuit (FDC) … Continue reading “ENNOVI launches cell contacting system for pouch batteries”
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General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs. Now it has a number for the level of cost-cutting that’s potentially gone into the next Bolt EV. As reported by InsideEVs, GM executives said at an investor conference that LFP cells would … Continue reading “GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs”
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GM will ditch the Ultium brand name amid a broad shift in battery strategy. The automaker will continue using underlying batteries and technology platforms, but also incorporate LFP and nickel-rich prismatic cells. A new Battery Cell Development Center in Michigan aims to accelerate R&D. When General Motors launched the Ultium electric vehicle platform and battery … Continue reading “GM Will Dump 'Ultium' Branding, Rethink How It Does Batteries”
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Earlier today, global mining giant Fortescue announced plans to begin operations at its new Detroit factory with the production of HV marine batteries that will be used initially by EVOA to power a range of luxury marine vessels, wake boats, and tenders — and they’ve come to Quick Charge to tell us all about it! … Continue reading “First product from new Fortescue Detroit factory: marine batteries [Quick Charge]”
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Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker’s U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is … Continue reading “Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker's headquarters”
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A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast … Continue reading “Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases”
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A study of almost 5,000 EVs revealed modern high-voltage batteries can go for years and years with minimal degradation. The degradation rate has decreased by almost a quarter compared to 2019. “Batteries in the latest EV models will comfortably outlast the usable life of the vehicle and will likely not need to be replaced.” That’s … Continue reading “EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds”
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Massachusetts-based Factorial has a new solid-state battery named Solstice. Factorial is backed by Mercedes-Benz, which led a $200 million funding round in the company in 2022. Mercedes-Benz is already working on bringing these batteries to market by the end of the decade. Solid-state batteries are considered the next big thing in battery technology. Several automakers … Continue reading “Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range”