The United States has large reserves of lithium, but not enough processing and refining infrastructure to turn into useful material for EV batteries, according to a recent CNBC report. The U.S. holds almost eight million metric tons of lithium in reser…
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Research could help extend EV battery life by 30%, slow degradation
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University claim to have found a method to “revitalize” lithium-ion batteries, potentially extending their useful lifespan by nearly 30%. The research points to…
Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?
Toyota’s planned solid-state batteries will debut not in an EV, but in an upcoming hybrid, an executive said in a recent interview with Autoline. The batteries, which are on track for commercialization by 2025, will appear in hybrids first because that…
Seasonal Tips: Getting the Best Range from Your EV
Let’s explore a few seasonal tips for optimizing your EV’s range, looking at how winter, spring, summer and fall can affect your car’s performance.
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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?
In the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car revealed earlier this week, range took center stage, with claims of an astounding 621 real-world miles (or more) from a battery pack of less than 100 kwh—amounting to more than 6 miles per kwh on effic…
Cold weather affects EV range differently for each model: Here are some examples
All electric cars experience some range loss in cold weather, but many factors can affect how much, according to a new report from battery analysis firm Recurrent. Range loss is an inevitable result of cold temperatures for two reasons, Recurrent noted…
Report: Market for recycling used EV batteries won’t heat up until 2030
EV battery recycling won’t become a major business until 2030, according to a new report from research firm Wood Mackenzie. Recycling used EV battery packs has been discussed as a way to lessen demand on resources, but it will be difficult for recycler…
Report: Market for recycling used EV batteries won’t heat up until 2030
EV battery recycling won’t become a major business until 2030, according to a new report from research firm Wood Mackenzie. Recycling used EV battery packs has been discussed as a way to lessen demand on resources, but it will be difficult for recycler…
Report: EV battery costs hit another low in 2021, but they might rise in 2022
Global average battery prices fell 6% between 2020 and 2021, but they might be on the rise going forward, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) annual battery price survey. Lithium-ion battery pack prices averaged $132 per kwh in 2021&mdas…
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis invest in Factorial for solid-state cells boosting range up to 50%
Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are investing in Massachusetts-based solid-state battery firm Factorial Energy, becoming the latest in a series of automakers to back development of solid-state batteries. Multiple solid-state battery firms have cropped up …
