The long promised leap from conventional lithium ion cells to solid state batteries has finally arrived in a production electric vehicle, and the numbers are startling. A compact pack developed in ...

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.

Mercedes-Benz and Factorial announced a prototype EQS equipped with a solid-state battery. Road testing has already started. Solid-state batteries promise more range, faster charging times and better ...

For almost two decades, solid-state batteries have been hailed as the game-changer for electric vehicles. A breakthrough that promises to eliminate range anxiety, slash charging times and make ...

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.

China has moved first to spell out what counts as a “solid-state” battery, turning a buzzword into a regulated category with real technical meaning. By locking in definitions and safety rules ahead of ...

Researchers are working to enhance battery safety and efficiency by developing solid-state alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries offer improved energy efficiency and safety, but a ...

Often touted as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving, solid-state batteries have long been stuck between theory and the promise of commercialization in the next five to 10 years. A recent flurry of ...

The clean energy transition is moving at breakneck speed. A little over a decade ago, many dismissed battery technology as too expensive and too limited for widespread adoption. Today, those same ...

New solid-state technology offers higher energy density and faster charging. It’s so named because it does away with the ...

Solid Power offers promising solid-state battery tech with potential to help double EV range and cut charging times, addressing key EV adoption barriers. Execution risk is high: scaling manufacturing, ...

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 ...