Finnish startup Donut Lab released its third independent test result Monday, the latest in a series of weekly rollouts related to what it claims is the world’s first production-ready all-solid-state battery. This time, the test takes aim at a specific question: Is the Donut battery actually a supercapacitor in disguise? To answer that, the company … Continue reading “Donut Lab's Latest Solid-State Battery Test Proves It Isn't A Supercapacitor”
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Donut Lab released its second independent solid-state battery test result Monday. The pouch cell was subjected to extreme temperatures as high as 212 degrees Fahrenheit. It appeared to perform well at elevated heat, but one battery scientist said the limited data revealed little about its real-world performance. Finnish startup Donut Lab has released its second … Continue reading “What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals”
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Chinese researchers found a way to extract all the lithium from a dead battery for reuse. They discovered a special process to reduce costs, speed up recycling and prevent harmful byproducts from spilling into the environment. America’s battery recycling industry is growing, but support from the current administration remains unclear. As electric vehicle adoption increases, … Continue reading “Nearly 100% Of Lithium Recycled In Latest EV Battery Breakthrough”
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Electric bicycle rebate programs, which often provide vouchers or tax credits to help offset the cost of an electric bike for local residents, are becoming increasingly popular around the US. The city of Denver’s own program, which was one of the first in the country, has now become a victim of its own success. The … Continue reading “Gone in 60 seconds: Denver’s latest e-bike vouchers scooped up in a minute”
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As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Buyers will have to wait a little longer. After introducing the EV5 … Continue reading “Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival”