Batteries & ChargingLepas L6 Electric SUV Cleared for Australian Market, Launch Expected in Late 2026
Lepas L6 electric SUV gets Australian approval, with launch slated for Q4 2026. Discover what this Chery sub-brand's first model offers.
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Batteries & ChargingHyundai Picks Tech Partner for Smart Charging, Paving the Way for V2G Launch
Hyundai partners to integrate smart charging via Kia App, laying groundwork for V2G services due next year.
Batteries & ChargingBi-Directional EV Charging: The Missing Link for Home Energy Storage?
Explore how bi-directional EV charging could transform home energy storage, boost solar use, and accelerate electric vehicle adoption.
Batteries & ChargingGeely Hits 20,000 Plug-In EV Sales in Australia Within 18 Months of Launch
Geely reaches 20,000 plug-in EV sales in Australia in just 18 months, with the EX2 marking the milestone in Sydney.
Batteries & ChargingChargePoint and Cariqa Join Forces for QR Code Ad Hoc Payments
ChargePoint partners with Berlin startup Cariqa to enable QR code-based ad hoc payments at charging stations, simplifying EV charging for drivers.
Batteries & ChargingSolaris wins order for 20 electric buses in Czech Olomouc
Solaris will deliver 20 electric buses to Olomouc, Czech Republic, by 2028, with an option to double the order.
Batteries & ChargingAsahi Kasei launches wet-process separator coating line in the US
Asahi Kasei opens its first US coating line for wet-process battery separators in North Carolina, boosting regional supply for EV batteries.
Batteries & ChargingHyundai's 2030 Plan Introduces First Range-Extender EVs
Hyundai unveils 2030 growth strategy targeting 5.55M annual sales, with 60% electrified; first EREV models arrive next year.
Batteries & ChargingContinental's ZEvRA Concept Tire Packs 43% Recycled Content for EVs
Continental introduces a concept tire for the ZEvRA project with 43% recycled materials and low rolling resistance, boosting EV efficiency.
Batteries & ChargingWaymo to Launch Robotaxi Service in Munich by 2027
Waymo announces plans to bring its autonomous ride-hailing service to Munich, with test vehicles on the road soon and commercial launch targeted for 2027.
Batteries & ChargingSK Innovation to Integrate Separator Unit SKIET in Major Merger
SK Innovation to merge with its separator subsidiary SKIET by January 2027, reorganizing its battery materials business for greater efficiency.
Batteries & ChargingGeely's 1,000-Volt Push: A New Era for Ultra-Fast EV Charging
Geely is developing a 1,000-volt EV architecture to cut charging times, backed by 1,500 kW charging points and promising test results.
Batteries & ChargingChina Moves to Set Global Standards for Solid-State EV Batteries
China is drafting the world's first solid-state battery standards, aiming to shape global rules for the next generation of EV power packs.
Batteries & ChargingChargePoint Brings Overhead EV Charging to Portland Airport Rental Facility
ChargePoint has installed an overhead EV charging system at Portland International Airport's rental car facility, aiming to streamline charging for rental fleets and travelers.
Batteries & ChargingVision Marine Files U.S. Patent for E-Motion™ Charging Protection Tech
Vision Marine Technologies files a U.S. patent application for charging protection technology tied to its E-Motion™ electric marine propulsion system.
Batteries & ChargingCamel Group's 12V Sodium-Ion Battery Wins Spot in European OEM Pre-Development Program
Camel Group's 12V sodium-ion battery has been picked for a European OEM pre-development project, testing sodium chemistry in low-voltage vehicle roles.
Batteries & ChargingXos to Supply Mobile EV Charging System to the U.S. Air Force
Xos will deliver a mobile EV charging system to the U.S. Air Force, supporting flexible charging for electric vehicles in military operations.
Batteries & ChargingGeely Trials Solid-State Battery with 621+ Miles of Range, Potential for Volvo
Geely is testing a solid-state battery with over 621 miles of range, which could later be used in Volvo EVs. Learn about this potential breakthrough.
Batteries & ChargingGeely Solid-State Battery Promises 621,000-Mile Lifespan, Pilot Testing to Begin Next Year
Geely introduces a new solid-state battery with a claimed 621,000-mile lifespan, set to begin pilot testing next year, signaling progress in EV battery tech.
Batteries & ChargingTesla's Shanghai Gigafactory Hits New Milestone: 6 Million Battery Packs Produced
Tesla's Giga Shanghai reaches 6 million battery packs, marking a 9-month journey from 5 million, showcasing robust EV production.
Batteries & ChargingCATL Targets Carbon Neutrality for Core Operations by 2025, Eyes Supply Chain Next
CATL plans to make its core operations carbon neutral by end-2025, with supply chain responsible for over 80% of product emissions, and aims for full value-chain neutrality by 2035.
Batteries & ChargingSolid-State Battery Race: Startup CEO Warns US and Europe Risk Losing Ground to Asia
A startup CEO tells Automotive News that US and European automakers risk falling behind Asia in solid-state battery development, a key next-gen EV technology.
Batteries & ChargingSolid-State Battery Race: US and European Automakers Urged to Catch Up with Asia
A startup CEO warns that US and European automakers risk falling behind Asia in solid-state battery technology, underscoring the urgent need for accelerated innovation.
Batteries & ChargingScandium Doping Could Make Sodium-Ion Battery Electrodes Last Longer
Researchers are exploring scandium doping to boost the durability of sodium-ion battery electrodes, potentially extending cycle life for cheaper energy storage.