IONETIC, the dynamic UK start-up specialising in electric vehicle battery pack technology, launched its state-of-the-art EV battery pack design platform, which can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric v…
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CATL launches CTP 3.0 battery “Qilin,” achieves the highest integration level in the world
Chinese battery maker CATL launched Qilin, the third generation of its CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg, it achieves the highest integration level worldw…
Volvo Trucks opens EV battery plant in Belgium
Volvo Trucks is opening its very first battery assembly plant. Located in Ghent, Belgium, the plant will supply ready-to-install batteries for Volvo Trucks’ full electric heavy-duty trucks. “This investment shows our strong commitment to electrifying t…
LG Chem Develops Advanced Plastic Product to Prevent Thermal Runaway in EV Batteries
South Korean EV battery maker LG Chem said today that it has developed a new plastic product for battery application that is capable of preventing the spread of flame in batteries, delivering the longest fire-resistance performance in the world. LG Che…
Biden administration to spend $3.1 billion on EV battery manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs f…
DOE Announces $209 Million for Electric Vehicles Battery Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $209 million in funding for 26 new laboratory projects focusing on electric vehicles, advanced batteries and connected vehicles. Advanced, lithium-based batteries play an integral role in 21st century techn…
Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Costs in 2021 Are 87% Lower Than in 2008
Research by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office estimates the cost of an electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack declined 87% between 2008 and 2021 (using 2021 constant dollars). The 2021 estimate is $157/kWh on a usable-ener…
Pioneering EV trial results in world’s most advanced battery ‘digital twin’ capable of predicting battery lifetime
A world-first, real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving leading battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, has brought closer the holy grail of battery modelling: accurately predicting EV battery lif…
Tesla plans to invest $8 billion into EV battery plant next to Giga Berlin
Tesla to invest up to 5 billion euros in lithium-ion battery plant near Berlin, with a decision on a state subisdy of 1 billion expected by year end.
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“EV grin:” BMW i3 owner says battery still great after 134,000km, and minimal fuel cost
“The EV grin isn’t any smaller after over 3 years:” BMW i3 owner reports major savings and minimal battery degradation.
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