Mercedes-Benz opens its own recycling facility for EV batteries
Making new EV batteries from old EV batteries is a no-brainer. Today, Mercedes-Benz opened its first battery-recycling plant in Germany. The new plant will use an "integrated mech.....»»
Apple secretly tapped BYD for long-range EV battery tech, report says
Apple and BYD teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, Bloomberg reported, signaling just how far the iPhone maker went in its efforts to produce a car......»»
Apple reportedly worked with China’s BYD on batteries for its car project
The Apple Car project was canceled before it even saw the light of day, and although Apple has never publicly acknowledged the project, we know a lot of details about it thanks to different insiders. Now a new report has revealed details about a part.....»»
Hurricane Helene Damage Strains Dialysis Care Nationwide
Hurricane Helene devastated a North Carolina facility that produces peritoneal dialysis fluid, which is used by about 80,000 people nationally.....»»
For the EV supply chain, it"s back to basics
Battery suppliers' optimism at The Battery Show was paired with caution......»»
GM invests $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano for EV batteries
The automaker has invested in and partnered with companies along the EV battery supply chain, from raw materials to recycling, as it works to secure a supply chain for its electric vehicles......»»
For the EV supply chain, its back to basics
Battery suppliers' optimism at The Battery Show was paired with caution......»»
Detroit 3 suppliers face dilemmas on rapidly growing China EV business
As Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and other traditional automakers lose ground in China, their suppliers are scrambling to fill the void and preserve positions in what is now the world’s largest auto market. .....»»
U.S. offers battery company $671 million for Georgia plant
The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia. Aspen Aerogel shares surged as much as 20 percent in New York. .....»»
Researchers develop polyurea membranes for lithium recovery from waste batteries
In a study published in the Journal of Membrane Science, a research group led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences propose a new zone-regulated interfacial polymerization strategy, aim.....»»
This facility could replace the International Space Station
California-based Vast Space has revealed the design of a space station that could replace the ISS when it's decommissioned in 2031......»»
BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe
The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»
Honda ups its EV game with 3 new production technologies for 0 Series
Honda plants in the U.S. are already being outfitted with all manner of cutting-edge manufacturing gear for the Japanese carmaker's next-gen 0 Series electric vehicles......»»
AI can spot EV battery defects
Detecting defects is the most prevalent use of AI in EV batteries for now, but companies are considering how it could help with battery performance later......»»
2025 Porsche Macan EV first drive: electrifying a bestseller
The second-generation Porsche Macan is exclusively offered as an EV, which represents a bold move as it's one of the brand's best sellers......»»
EV battery companies use AI to identify defects
Detecting defects is the most prevalent use of AI in EV batteries for now, but companies are considering how it could help with battery performance later......»»
China"s BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe
The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»
Chip supplier for GM, Mercedes qualifies for $750 million U.S. grant
The preliminary funding agreement requires Wolfspeed "to take additional steps to strengthen its balance sheet to better protect taxpayer funds," it said......»»
Is DC fast charging really that bad for your EV’s battery? We asked the experts
There are plenty of recommendations about how you should charge your EV, like that you shouldn't DC fast charge often. But does doing so really have an impact?.....»»
Fiat aims big with social media campaign for its tiny EV
In a video called "You Say Tomato, We Say Pomodoro," Fiat contrasts the 6,800-pound Cybertruck with the 2,900-pound 500e......»»
Mexico has prototypes for its own compact EV, President Claudia Sheinbaum says
The president didn’t name specific companies that could produce EVs, but said that Mexican manufacturers of motors will work together with researchers on potentially multiple models......»»