Its LFP pack had 90% health at 26,000 miles. That’s not a disaster, but it’s worse than the chemistry’s reputation suggests.

The European-made Ford Explorer EV can now be specced with an LFP battery. The entry-level crossover’s electric motor got a power bump, too. Vehicle-to-load bidirectional charging has also been added, ...

While there was probably a moment when Slate’s leadership had to green-light the switch from one battery type to another, the momentum toward that decision had been building for years.

With millions of electric vehicle batteries nearing the end of their use, researchers have ...

As prophesied by more than a few analysts along the years, China’s full-hearted embrace of electric vehicles has paid dividends. Starting with also-rans that required joint ventures with Western ...

Slate will ship its minimalist, ultra-customizable pickup later this year with a different battery pack than the one it announced when it first revealed the EV last April. The Jeff Bezos-backed auto ...

When it comes to raw energy storage, Tesla’s 4680 cell has a clear advantage in both gravimetric and volumetric energy density. The Tesla cell achieves 241 Wh/kg and 643 Wh/l, significantly ...

The Detroit automaker has tried several chemistries in its pursuit for the cheapest, most energy efficient batteries.

Working with car companies, battery developers and policymakers, University of Michigan researchers have developed a ...

Research firm Geotab found that high-voltage fast charging is a leading contributor to battery aging and cell degradation. Apparently, battery packs degrade at a faster rate when frequently charged at ...

Ford Motor Co. recently marked a major milestone toward its next-generation electric vehicle platform with the start of production in Michigan of its first full prismatic cells: from slurry to coating ...