Mercedes-Benz is bringing solid-state batteries to its EVs sooner rather than later. The company’s head of development said the range-boosting batteries will hit the market “before the end of the decade.” The German automaker has partnered with U.S.-based Factorial to develop solid-state batteries that promise up to 25% more range. The elusive solid-state battery is … Continue reading “Mercedes’ Solid-State EV Batteries Are Coming By The Decade's End”
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General Motors and LG Energy Solution will manufacture low-cost lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the U.S. The automaker will convert part of its Spring Hill, Tennessee, manufacturing plant to incorporate LFP battery assembly. The next-generation Chevy Bolt EV and one trim of the Silverado EV will be powered by LFP batteries. General Motors’ electric vehicle … Continue reading “General Motors Is Going All-In On Affordable LFP Batteries”
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The Xiaomi SU7 and recently launched YU7 both use the same self-developed Modena platform. The brand says the upside-down cells allow for better packaging and improved safety in the event of a crash. CATL and Xiaomi came up with a special electrolyte to counteract the effects of gravity since the cells are upside down The … Continue reading “Here’s Why The Xiaomi SU7 Mounts Its Battery Cells Upside Down”
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AESC has stopped construction on two U.S. battery manufacturing facilities. The company was in the process of investing $3.6 billion in the two new factories. This is seen as a direct result of import tariffs and the cooling of EV demand in the United States. The Chinese-owned battery manufacturer Automotive Energy Supply Corp. (AESC) had … Continue reading “Why Another Battery Maker Slammed The Brakes On More U.S. Plants”
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A fleet of 100 Fiat 500e EVs will get Ample’s battery swap tech. The fleet will be part of Stellantis’ Free2move mobility provider. Ample’s swap stations can put a freshly charged battery in an EV in just five minutes. Spain’s electric car sharing scene just got a little more interesting thanks to Stellantis and San … Continue reading “These Fiat 500e EVs Can Swap A New Battery In Just Five Minutes”