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#battery-performance-claims

Bicycling

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

5 days ago

Alternative transportation

Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromInsideHook

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Electric-vehicle market is maturing with many automakers entering, Tesla losing dominance to BYD, and infrastructure, production, and policy uncertainties shaping future adoption.

11 hours ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

Bicycling

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

Verge Motorcycles has launched the world's first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery, promising exceptional range and charging speeds.

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

5 days ago

Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising energy costs amid the Middle East oil crisis are significantly increasing electric vehicle charging expenses, potentially deterring drivers from switching from fossil fuels.

fromInsideHook

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.

Business

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

more#electric-vehicles

#tesla

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

19 hours ago

Toronto startup

Tesla's Little Miracle

Intellectual property law

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

15 hours ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

fromTNW | China

Toronto startup

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

20 hours ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.

Intellectual property law

19 hours ago

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

The CAFC affirmed, reversed, and vacated parts of the PTAB's decision regarding Tesla's challenge to Charge Fusion's patent on electric vehicle charging.

15 hours ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

fromTNW | China

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.

20 hours ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.

more#tesla

#byd

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

#nio

Business

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

Business

Nio Leaps 8% on Delivery Hopes and Battery Swap Momentum: 3 Reasons the Rally Could Have Legs

Toronto startup

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng Climb on Record March Deliveries as Tesla Faces a Softer Q1

4 days ago

Toronto startup

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.

Nio Leaps 8% on Delivery Hopes and Battery Swap Momentum: 3 Reasons the Rally Could Have Legs

Nio stock is rising due to strong delivery data, battery swap infrastructure, and a growing product pipeline.

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng Climb on Record March Deliveries as Tesla Faces a Softer Q1

Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng report strong March deliveries, boosting their stock prices amid a recovery from February's weak performance.

4 days ago

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.

The Best Portable Jump Starter Can Amp a Dead Land Cruiser 15 Times

Portable jump starters eliminate the need for tow trucks, providing reliable power for dead batteries and charging devices.

Tech industry

fromAxios

23 hours ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.

#ai

fromEntrepreneur

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

Environment

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.

fromEntrepreneur

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.

17 hours ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

Cars

fromSustainable Bus

Series production of MAN e-buses has started in Ankara

MAN has commenced electric bus production in Ankara, Turkey, expanding its global e-mobility capabilities and production capacity.

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.

fromTheregister

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.

fromTheregister

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.

more#renewable-energy

Rising gas prices are good news for EV sales, for now

Rising gasoline prices are shifting consumer interest towards fuel-efficient vehicles, particularly hybrids and electric SUVs.

#solid-state-batteries

What's going on with Donut Lab?

Donut Labs claims to have developed a revolutionary solid state battery, but skepticism surrounds its feasibility and proof of concept.

Startup companies

The innovative new battery on this electric motorcycle charges in just 5 minutes

Gadgets

Is this the world's first solid-state battery?

What's going on with Donut Lab?

Donut Labs claims to have developed a revolutionary solid state battery, but skepticism surrounds its feasibility and proof of concept.

Startup companies

The innovative new battery on this electric motorcycle charges in just 5 minutes

more#solid-state-batteries

Gadgets

Is this the world's first solid-state battery?

fromSustainable Bus

MCV at Bus2Bus in Berlin with the completely redesigned electric C127 EV and the fuel cell C127 FC LE

MCV will showcase two zero-emission buses, the C127 EV and C127 FC LE, at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.

3 weeks ago

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs | TechCrunch

Group14 begins production at its BAM-3 factory in South Korea, capable of producing 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually to supply the EV market.

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

7 hours ago

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 is a powerful plug-in hybrid SUV with impressive electric range and performance, ready to compete in the U.S. market.

fromNature

4 weeks ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.

Science

Used EV Batteries Are Way Healthier Than You Probably Think

Most used EV batteries retain high capacity—average health around 95%, often exceeding warranty thresholds even with higher age and mileage.

#toyota

Cars

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Cars

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

more#toyota

2 weeks ago

Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV

Donut Lab's solid-state battery pack completed real-world charging tests on a Verge TS Pro motorcycle, achieving a 5C charging rate with air cooling and 217-mile range.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

fromEarth911

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.

3 weeks ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.

Elon Musk announces disappointing Tesla Optimus update

Optimus Gen 3 is operational but delayed for final refinements before public unveiling.

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark

The 2027 Kia EV3, an affordable subcompact electric crossover, will launch in the U.S. with a range of up to 320 miles.

fromFuturism

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

Land Rover's China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 You Can't Have

Freelander is a new joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, featuring the Concept 97 SUV inspired by the original Freelander from 1997.

High-Power Fast Charging Is The Leading Cause Of EV Battery Degradation: Report

Batteries in electric vehicles that regularly use 100-plus-kilowatts fast chargers degrade faster than those that rely primarily on slow charging, a new study suggests. Using fast chargers more frequently can cause some packs to lose nearly a quarter of their capacity in eight years, it claims. We've seen other studies suggest that fast charging has little impact on long-term battery health, so it's not a settled debate.

Science

Polestar 3 production consolidated to the US to keep Volvo factory busy

Volvo consolidates Polestar 3 production in Charleston, enhancing efficiency and supporting growth in the US market.

6 days ago

BMW Pioneered Range Extended EVs. Now It's Not So Sure

BMW is open to building range extenders again, but sees limited need due to improved EV technology and charging infrastructure.

Science

Why LFP Became The Dominant EV Battery Chemistry In 2025

LFP batteries became the world's dominant EV chemistry in 2025, growing 48% and overtaking nickel-based packs, led primarily by China.

Tech industry

Elon Musk explains why Tesla's 4680 battery breakthrough is a big deal

Tesla achieved scalable dry-electrode production for both anode and cathode in its 4680 cells, lowering cost, energy use, and increasing manufacturing scalability.

fromTheregister

Machine learning could cut lithium-ion battery testing costs

A Discovery Learning machine-learning framework can predict lithium-ion battery lifetimes while reducing development time by about 98% and cost by about 95%.

Battery Recycling Is Getting Ready To Take Off

EV battery recycling is becoming a high-growth industry projected to reach about $70 billion annually by 2040 due to retiring batteries and supportive regulations.

CATL Says Ultra Fast Charging Won't Kill Its New Battery

CATL says its new 5C batteries will retain 80% of their capacity after 1,400 charge-discharge cycles at 140F (60C). With a theoretical range of 372 miles (600 km) per cycle, that works out to a total of 522,000 miles (840,000 km) in what CATL describes as Dubai summer heat. At a milder ambient temperature of 68F (20C), which is closer to the ideal operating temperature for lithium-ion batteries,

Science

#energy-storage

Artificial intelligence

From Cash Burners to Profit Machines: Ranking the 5 Biggest Energy Storage Plays

Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

From Cash Burners to Profit Machines: Ranking the 5 Biggest Energy Storage Plays

Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.

Science

The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging

Donut Lab developed a production-ready all-solid-state battery with 400 Wh/kg energy density, five-minute charging, 100,000-cycle lifespan, high safety, and extreme temperature resilience.

fromBusiness Insider

2 weeks ago

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.

4 weeks ago

BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 and Megawatt Flash Charge 2.0 eliminate traditional EV limitations with 621-mile range and rapid charging, positioning the company ahead of the global EV industry.

fromwww.npr.org

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries are lasting significantly longer than the seven-year estimates from 2010, with real-world data from tens of thousands of vehicles showing better longevity than initially predicted.

How Ford is building more efficient EV batteries with help from a tiny charging startup it bought 2 years ago

Ford is reengineering vehicles and manufacturing to use smaller, more efficient batteries enabling a $30,000 mid‑size electric truck launching in 2027.