Chinese sodium-ion battery matches Tesla on build quality, teardown finds
Chinese sodium-ion battery matches Tesla on build quality, teardown finds

A commercial sodium-ion battery from Chinese manufacturer Hina matches Tesla’s lithium-ion cells on manufacturing quality and internal design, according to an independent teardown published in the Cell Press journal Cell Reports Physical Science.
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The world’s biggest battery maker just pumped the brakes on solid-state EV hype

CATL chairman Robin Zeng says manufacturing challenges will keep solid-state batteries out of mass-market EVs until at least 2030, with early production limited to premium vehicles.

A chemical bath could bring your old EV battery back to near-full strength

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.

BYD might have just solved the worst part of owning an EV

BYD is demonstrating a new charging system built around its second generation Blade Battery, with vehicles already using it on site. The company claims significantly faster charging speeds, but wider impact will depend on rollout and real world consist…

The ev range anxiety myth just got demolished by a billion miles of real-world data

Recurrent’s analysis of over one billion miles of EV driving data finds that range loss is barely a factor for modern electric vehicles, with the average car retaining 95% of its original range after five years.

Tesla’s top rival launches EV battery tech promising full charge in about 10 minutes

BYD’s new Blade Battery 2.0 and flash-charging network promise ultra-fast EV charging, potentially cutting charging times to minutes.
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This new aluminum-based EV battery could solve cold-weather range and charging issues

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully field-tested a new aluminum-based lithium-ion battery that aims to address winter range loss while supporting fast charging.
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China’s next-gen lithium battery promises top performance even in freezing conditions

China’s new liquid-solid lithium battery maintains 85% capacity at -34°C, overcoming a major weakness of conventional cells and opening the door for drones and EVs.
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This new battery tech will let you fast-charge your EV without hurting battery health

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has developed a new battery that supports ultra-fast charging while preserving long-term battery health.
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This new battery design could boost your EV’s range

A new anode-free battery design achieves record energy density using stabilized lithium metal, offering a path to longer EV range, lighter packs, and improved cold-weather performance.
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