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The world's largest battery maker just hit a major milestone in developing solid-state batteries that could make electric vehicles safer, longer-lasting, and faster to charge. Multiple companies are racing to bring this game-changing technology to drivers by 2027.
Korean researchers solved a major problem holding back next-generation electric vehicle batteries, potentially doubling driving range without adding weight. The breakthrough uses computer chip manufacturing techniques to prevent battery-killing lithium spikes.
Scientists at Oxford University used artificial intelligence to reveal how everyday plastic transforms into hard carbon, a key material for affordable, sustainable batteries. This breakthrough could help design better batteries without rare metals.
An Australian design studio created a high-performance electric motorcycle with removable battery modules that solve two major EV headaches at once. Riders can adjust the bike's weight for different trips and charge batteries inside their apartment.
Researchers discovered how to make electric vehicle batteries that maintain 98% capacity after 200 charges by controlling a process once thought harmful. The breakthrough could make EVs more affordable and longer-lasting.
Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin created tiny artificial channels inspired by living cells that could make extracting lithium for batteries much faster and cleaner. The breakthrough could speed up domestic lithium supply for smartphones, electric cars, and the power grid.
General Motors just unveiled its fourth-generation electric vehicle platform designed to make EVs more affordable and accessible for everyday drivers. New battery technology and smarter manufacturing could put electric cars within reach for millions more Americans.
Scientists in Germany have cracked a major code in battery technology, creating cells that last over 1,000 charging cycles while keeping most of their power. This breakthrough could make electric cars cheaper and help store renewable energy more efficiently.
Electric vehicles are crushing resale value predictions, with damaged EVs sparking bidding wars and selling for up to 71% more than comparable gas cars. Rising fuel costs and batteries lasting far longer than expected are making secondhand EVs the smart money choice.
Electric delivery trucks just got a major upgrade thanks to a new tool that helps engineers design batteries that last longer on the highway. Volvo Trucks and its partners created a simulation app that speeds up battery testing and could make long-haul electric trucking a reality.
Scientists just solved one of the biggest challenges for living on the Moon: batteries that survive brutal cold without freezing. The breakthrough could power everything from astronaut emergency kits to rovers exploring the darkest lunar craters.
A Singapore company just secured millions to turn old battery waste into fresh materials for electric vehicles. Their new recycling plant tackles one of the green energy transition's messiest problems.