Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones
These efforts are about to be given a big boost. Recent breakthroughs in recycling, together with a spate of technological improvements, mean that within a decade or so most of the global demand for raw materials to build new batteries could be met by recycling old ones.
Revolutionary new batteries could help electric cars travel a million kilometers
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the transportation landscape, but one major challenge remains: battery lifespan. Over time, EV batteries degrade, necessitating costly and environmentally damaging replacements.
Battery breakthrough gives electric cars huge range boost
Scientists have discovered a new way to build batteries that could significantly reduce production costs and increase the range of electric vehicles. A team from the University of Boulder Colorado used a powerful X-ray machine to figure out why rechargeable lithium-ion batteries lose capacity over time.
BMW Will Recycle All Of Its Old EV Lithium-Ion Batteries In The US
The car manufacturer will work with leading battery recycler Redwood Materials to recycle the lithium-ion batteries used in its electric, plug-in hybrid, and mild hybrids models,
Redwood Materials to handle battery recycling for BMW electric vehicles
BMW of North America has announced a new partnership with Redwood Materials aimed at improving the lifecycle of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This collaboration seeks to enhance BMW's electric vehicle operations by focusing on the recycling and reuse of critical materials found in lithium-ion batteries.
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The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires
EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective.
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EVs and hybrids: A peek behind the technology
The technology behind EVs and hybrids is a fascinating mix of innovation, engineering and a little bit of automotive magic.
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Electric car battery charges in under five minutes in track test
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How Much is an Electric Car Battery?
These problems should be resolved over the next few years, with likely breakthroughs in battery technology to reduce the average cost of electric vehicle batteries. Combine that with a ...