Donut Lab will release evidence that its solid-state battery is the real deal next week. The pack has been independently tested by a state-owned research firm, the company claims. If the claims are true, the battery world could see a massive disruption. Donut Lab, the Finnish startup that stunned the auto industry at this year’s … Continue reading “Donut Lab Remains Defiant About Its Solid-State Battery, Saying Proof Is Coming Soon”
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Lithium-ion battery technology has played a significant role in the advancement of electric vehicles and other consumer electronics. As market competition intensifies, manufacturers are striving to achieve higher power densities and production throughput. While lithium-ion technology has matured, electrical shorts can still develop inside the cell after passing production tests due to burrs or particles … Continue reading “Webinar: How to decrease risks of catastrophic failures in EV battery cells (it is not what you think)”
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A new lithium-manganese semi-solid-state battery promises more than 600 miles of CLTC range. Chinese automaker FAW claims to have installed the battery in a production vehicle already. Still, the cost and launch timeline remain unclear. Even though traditional lithium-ion batteries are firmly in the lead as the default power source for electric vehicles, alternative chemistries … Continue reading “How Does This Chinese EV Offer 620 Miles Of Range? The Secret Is A New Battery Chemistry”
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Verge Motorcycles is developing what it claims is first production solid-state EV, using a battery from newcomer Donut Lab. But the company can’t sell the bikes before they get safety certification in the EU and the U.S. The delivery timeline for new orders has been pushed to the end of the year, though there’s some … Continue reading “Is The World's First Solid-State Battery EV Already Delayed? (Updated)”
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The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct current (DC) suitable … Continue reading “Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications”
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Chinese battery supplier EVE Energy and Green Whale Technology (GWT) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide marine battery energy storage systems (BESS) and service to customers worldwide. The collaboration combines EVE Energy’s lithium marine battery system technology and GWT’s marine engineering, lifecycle service and commissioning expertise. The strategic agreement is structured as a … Continue reading “EVE Energy partners with Green Whale to accelerate marine battery adoption”
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There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to batteries, especially those used in automotive applications. For electric vehicles, automakers use different chemistries, cell formats and pack designs based on trade-offs around cost, range and performance—much like how engines range from small naturally aspirated four pots to turbocharged V8s. But if you’re a casual EV enthusiast … Continue reading “All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained”
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Porsche usually under-promises and over-delivers when it comes to the driving range of its electric vehicles. The Taycan offers impressive real-world range and is among the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S. After issues on early model year Taycan batteries, the latest version packs some clever engineering. If you’re a driving enthusiast and an electric vehicle-lover, … Continue reading “Porsche Reveals Battery Secrets That Make The Taycan Go Further And Charge Faster”
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Infrared thermal imaging firm Raytron has unveiled its new thermal imaging technology for monitoring the lithium-ion battery lifecycle to prevent thermal runaway failures. Infrared thermal imaging is a non-contact technology that can provide the necessary real-time, visual temperature data to intervene before a full-blown lithium battery fire is triggered. At the early signal detection, the … Continue reading “Raytron develops thermal imaging tech for EV battery thermal runaway prevention”
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BMW has teamed up with Korean battery giant Samsung SDI to develop solid-state batteries. The automaker also has a long-standing partnership with American battery start-up Solid Power. A prototype BMW i7 with all-solid-state batteries began testing in Germany this year. The pool of automakers and battery companies selling us the hopes and dreams of solid-state … Continue reading “BMW Just Found A New Partner To Boost Its Solid-State Battery Dreams”