Battery Tech & Range

11+ hour, 17+ min ago   (851+ words) The ageing Volvo XC60 was set for the chop as part of bold plans by the Swedish brand to go all-electric but it's now been granted an indefinite stay of execution in the wake of slowing EV sales. To help keep…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago   (288+ words) In its largest configuration for heavy-duty trucks, CATL says that it can deliver up to 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) of range in a single charge. And when that range is depleted, it can recharge up to 80% in just 25 minutes using a megawatt…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago   (292+ words) Auto parts manufacturer Terrepower has unveiled its new Ontility brand of EV batteries, dedicated to vehicle battery lifecycle solutions, as well as energy storage systems and components. The launch covers both North America and Europe, the Daphne, Alabama-based firm says....

2+ hour, 2+ min ago   (535+ words) slashgear.com New Tech Resurrects End-Of-Life Lithium Batteries Back To 95% Capacity While EVs are often considered eco-friendly, the lithium batteries they rely on are notoriously resource-hungry to manufacture and recycle. However, researchers at Cornell University claim to have developed a…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago   (392+ words) slashgear.com Brembo's Ultra-Powerful New Calipers Were Built For America's Biggest Trucks American vehicles are getting heavier. According to the EPA, the average new vehicle in the U.S. in 2024 weighed 4,354 lbs, which is the heaviest average ever recorded. The weight difference…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (460+ words) Volvo’s FH Aero Electric, built in Gothenburg from September 2026, uses a 725 kWh e-axle pack to fit charging inside EU rest stops A fully loaded electric tractor covering 435 miles before touching a charger is no longer a concept truck on a…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (617+ words) Jalopnik This Little Weirdo 1960s Electric Grocery-Getter With A 30 Mile Range Cost Only A Penny A Day To Run A little electric car you don't need a license to legally drive isn't a new concept at all, and modern cars like…...

7+ hour, 3+ min ago   (565+ words) Max McDee, 15 September 2026 The electric car economics are simple if a little bit depressing: the bigger the battery, the deeper the dent in your pocket. Stash enough lithium under the floor to cross a country or two, and manufacturers will…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (799+ words) Captur Dacia Duster MG Renault Toyota Yaris Yaris Cross ZS Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Buying Guides SUV A practical guide to choosing the best B-segment SUV for under €25.000 in Spain in 2026: ADAS equipment, which engine is best suited to your…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago   (604+ words) Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy walked WardsAuto through the challenge behind scaling battery production in the region — and why he believes success at it would create a competitive advantage for the industry. Solid-state battery production could be the electric powertrain differentiator…...