Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

The automotive industry is on the brink of a revolutionary shift with the advent of solid-state battery technology. As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction, solid-state batteries promise ...

Update: This list has been updated with the latest solid-state battery developments at Donut Lab and Verge Motorcycles. Talk to any battery executive, and they’ll tell you lithium-ion batteries have a ...

Explore the solid state vs lithium ion debate in this detailed battery technology comparison, highlighting differences in energy density, longevity, safety, and future energy storage potential.

Many of the best modern electric vehicles (EVs) are more energy-efficient than ever, especially now that top manufacturers like Honda and Toyota are already investing in the next generation of EV ...

Imagine an electric vehicle that charges in minutes, travels hundreds of miles on a single charge, and eliminates the risk of battery fires. This is the promise of solid-state batteries, a technology ...

Solid-state batteries have long been billed as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving. Proponents say they offer safer, cheaper and more powerful batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as ...

The race to revolutionize the science of electric vehicles (EVs) is heating up. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Often touted as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving, solid ...

Solid-state sodium batteries use sodium, a more abundant and accessible resource compared to lithium. Sodium is primarily derived from sodium chloride, which is abundant in seawater and readily ...

The electric vehicle revolution has hit a few speed bumps. Range anxiety, lengthy charging times, and those unsettling news reports about battery fires keep potential buyers second-guessing.