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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Ford’s future hybrids may use batteries from Chinese behemoth BYD. The automaker is reportedly planning to import BYD batteries for its models made overseas. In the U.S., Ford’s EV plans took a step back last year after the end of the tax credits. Ford wants to strengthen its hybrid lineup in the U.S. and overseas … Continue reading “Ford Hybrids May Use Cutting-Edge Batteries From China's BYD: Report”
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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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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”
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China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. China now accounts for over 11 … Continue reading “BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales”
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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla hate going biblical, BYD coming out swinging with new record charging time, the new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube … Continue reading “Podcast: Tesla hate goes biblical, BYD comes out swinging, Renault 5 Turbo 3E, and more”
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Chinese automaker BYD has announced an ultra-fast EV charging system that it says can deliver a full charge to its latest EV models within five to eight minutes, similar to the amount of time needed to fill a fuel tank with gas. The company says its one-megawatt flash chargers can provide enough energy for nearly … Continue reading “BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas”
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Build Your Dreams (BYD) is gearing up for what has the makings of an epic launch event this coming Monday. The Chinese automaker announced several incoming debuts coming early next week, including a new “BYD Super e-Platform,” described as a “new benchmark in electric.” What’s most interesting, however, is that BYD is teasing a new … Continue reading “1,000 kW fast charging?!? BYD teases tech twice as fast as Tesla, debuting March 17”
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Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Ammar has been driving a BYD Atto 3 as an Uber for the past 22 months. During that time, he has put over 150,000 km (93,000 miles) on his odometer. He mainly drives around the Gold Coast (Queensland) and … Continue reading “High-Mileage BYD Uber”
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It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America’s most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today’s rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also got … Continue reading “Protests erupt at Tesla dealers as China holds FSD hostage in tariff war”