Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Mix of lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries allow improved cold-weather performance Might allow 200 miles or more of electric range, regain 70% of total range in just 10 minutes at fast-chargers Has overcome longevity issues of former sodium-ion packs Chinese battery firm CATL on Thursday unveiled a mixed-chemistry battery for plug-in hybrids.

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Sodium Lithium Ion PHEV Battery 166

InsideEVs

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The CATL Freevoy battery is claimed to be the world's first battery for EREVs and PHEVs delivering as much range as BEVs.

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Range Battery Batteries PHEV 104

Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted at the time of the E-Transit's 2022 launch. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits.

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Ford Range Battery Batteries 192

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range.

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Range Electric Cars Hyundai Miles 188

Green Car Reports

JULY 29, 2024

The Cybertruck's optional range extender battery pack will require a service appointment for installation or removal Tesla hasn't said how much the option costs or when it will be available The battery will increase Cybertruck range to 470-plus miles, according to Tesla Cybertruck owners excited about the optional range extender battery now have.

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Installation Range Battery Batteries 128

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mercedes is getting new all-solid-state EV batteries for its next-gen models. Developed with Factorial, its new all-solid-state battery “breakthrough” can extend EV range by up to 80%.

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Mercedes Range Battery Batteries 143

Electrek

MAY 21, 2024

After a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Range Rover Electric will feature Fortescue’s advanced EV battery software. The battery tech, which will be first used on the Range Rover EV, is claimed to boost range with faster charging speeds.

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Range Charging Battery Batteries 127

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The CATL Freevoy battery mixes lithium and sodium ion cells to maximize range and performance in extended range vehicles. The post CATL Freevoy Battery Optimized For EREV & PHEV Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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PHEV Sodium Battery Batteries 122

The Driven EV News

APRIL 22, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new portable battery energy storage system that is made from second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries. The post Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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Land Rover Battery Batteries Range 88

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A new nickel-rich, single-crystal battery technology is on track for rapid deployment A seemingly simple shift in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. continued] The post More Range from Nickel-Rich Electric Vehicle Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Vehicles Lithium Ion Range Battery 122

InsideEVs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks.

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Range Battery Batteries Future 124

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2022

General Motors on Thursday announced a partnership with startup OneD Battery Sciences, regarding the potential development of a more efficient chemistry for EV battery cells. OneD is developing s silicon anode cell chemistry that could increase battery energy density, enabling more range at lower cost, GM said in a press release.

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GM Range Battery Batteries 184

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The latest electric RV concept from Thor is a Class A motorhome with big batteries, electric drive, and a range-extending generator. Will this PHERV (?) make it to production?

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Concept Range Battery Batteries 110

Green Car Reports

APRIL 5, 2023

Battery firm Sila Nanotechnologies claims a 20% EV range boost, as well as faster charging, with its nano-composite silicon-anode battery tech, branded Titan Silicon. The company made that claim in a recent press release, adding that it has "a development runway to double those gains in future releases."

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Range Battery Batteries Future 171

Electric Cars Report

APRIL 18, 2024

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with energy storage start-up, Allye Energy, to create a novel Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions power on the go.

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Energy Storage Land Rover PHEV Energy 104

Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2023

LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims.

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Downsizing Range Battery Batteries 148

Electrek

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Genesis GV70 Electrified update is officially getting a bigger 84 kWh battery, following the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. Genesis’ best-selling electric SUV in the US is due for an upgrade.

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Battery Batteries Range Hyundai 100

Electrek

DECEMBER 19, 2023

NIO’s ET7 electric car has over 1,000 km CLTC range with its new 150 kWh battery. To put its new ultra-long-range battery to the test, NIO’s CEO William Li drove the ET7 for over 14 hours, covering 1,044 km (~650 miles) with some charge left to spare.

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Miles Range Battery Batteries 144

Electrek

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world’s cities today, ranging from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. But a major frustration in the industry is that those thousands of different models still use hundreds of unique battery standards.

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Standards Battery Batteries Motorcycles 98

Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2023

Hyundai claims a new air suspension system will have many benefits for EVs, from maximizing range to protecting battery packs from damage. The system was developed by Hyundai Mobis, the automaker's mobility-tech supplier, which previously demonstrated a hardware set called "e-corner" that lets vehicles turn on a dime.

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Range Battery Batteries Hyundai 167

Electrek

JUNE 17, 2024

WeLion New Energy Technology, NIO’s semi-solid-state EV battery maker, saw a 31% increase in installations last month. The growth comes as NIO officially began renting its 150 kWh battery pack for the new ET7 this month, enabling over 621 (1,000 km) CLTC range. NIO and its suppliers are forging a new path in China’s EV market.

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Range Battery Batteries Installation 137

Electrek

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

After unveiling plans for breakthrough solid-state EV batteries, promising unrealistic long-range capabilities, it seems Toyota’s tech will be in short supply. more… The post Toyota’s long-range solid-state EV batteries will be more limited than expected appeared first on Electrek.

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Range Battery Batteries Toyota 145

Electrek

JANUARY 3, 2024

One year after initial deliveries of solid-state battery prototypes to its automotive partners, QuantumScape is receiving additional praise from PowerCo – the battery-centric subsidiary of Volkswagen Group – for the potential of its technology.

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Range Battery Batteries Power 145

Electrek

APRIL 8, 2024

BYD is expected to launch its next-gen Blade EV battery later this year. The battery will promote more range at an even lower cost. Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles?

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BYD Range Battery Batteries 145

The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

7 Pro S electric sedan achieves nearly-800km range on a single battery charge, serving to demonstrate the continuing evolution of battery electric vehicle technology. 7 electric car covers 794 kms with single battery charge appeared first on The Driven. All-electric ID.7 The post Volkswagen ID.7

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Electric Cars Charging Battery Batteries 142

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

BMW is confident that batteries for its next-generation EVs will finally outdo Tesla in range.

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BMW Range Battery Batteries 195

Electrek

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck has officially launched and the range is a bit disappointing as the automaker introduces a new “range extender”, which is a separate battery pack that sits in the bed of the pickup truck.

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Range Battery Batteries Tesla 144

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The world’s largest EV battery maker launched its newest product on Thursday. China’s CATL unveiled its new Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, calling it “the world’s first” hybrid battery with over 400 km (250 mi) all-electric range. With 4C ultra-fast charging, the new battery delivers an EV-like experience.

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Hybrid Range Battery Batteries 52

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Two current titans in the electric mobility industry have utilized an existing joint venture to deliver a fresh battery technology to help EV drivers eventually go farther faster.

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GM Battery Batteries Charging 131

Electrek

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tesla is now starting to account for “battery age” in its estimated range calculation for its electric vehicles.

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Range Battery Batteries Tesla 136

The Driven EV News

MAY 6, 2024

bigger batteries actually increase energy consumption, result in higher costs for purchase and operating expenses, and more greenhouse emissions. The post Smaller batteries mean cheaper and cleaner EVs, and no range anxiety for most drivers appeared first on The Driven.

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Cleaner Range Battery Batteries 107

Electrek

JULY 17, 2024

Powered by its fourth-gen tech, Kia says the EV3 battery has 22% higher energy density than the Niro EV, enabling longer range and faster charging. Kia’s new affordable EV is already having a big impact on the brand.

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Kia Range Charging Battery 138

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 28, 2024

kwh battery Mercedes updated the EQE’s regenerative brake system software for 2025 The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE costs $79,050 The Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan gets a handful of updates for the 2025 model year, including a bigger battery pack for certain models. Certain 2025 Mercedes EQEs get a larger 96.0-kwh

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Mercedes Range Battery Batteries 52

Electrek

JANUARY 11, 2024

Toyota confirmed plans to launch solid-state EV batteries with 10-minute fast charging and up to 750 miles (1,200 km) WLTP range to close the gap with Tesla. However, with the new EV battery tech still a few years out, Toyota could fall further behind. appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota Range Battery Batteries 142

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Genesis GV70 Electrified update is officially getting a bigger 84 kWh battery, following the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. According to TheKoreanCarBlog , a new electric GV70 model with a larger 84 kWh battery pack passed through Korea’s Emission & Noise Certification Information System (KENCIS).

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Range Battery Batteries Hyundai 52

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Polestar 5 will use massive battery cells from supplier SK On that the automaker claims will maximize efficiency and range.

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Range Battery Batteries Price 134

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Some EVs do exceed EPA range figures at 70 mph. And Ample’s battery swapping tech is getting put to the test on a car-sharing fleet of Fiat EVs in Spain. Stellantis is testing EV battery. Britain’s Morgan splits the difference between a vintage sports car and an Aptera with its latest prototype.

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Aptera Spain Range Cars 169