Motorism

Chinese scientists develop solid lithium batteries with a range of over 1,000 km

Chinese scientists develop solid lithium batteries with a range of over 1,000 km

Chinese scientists have developed a new generation of solid-state lithium batteries that can deliver a range of over 1,000 km. Three innovations have overcome key technical hurdles, paving the way for ... More
Sodium batteries could change the future of electricity

Sodium batteries could change the future of electricity

Sodium batteries have long been considered a promising alternative to lithium. With recent breakthroughs, the technology is finally gaining traction. Due to safety, low cost, and availability of materials... More
American innovation promises 50 percent longer range for electric vehicles

American innovation promises 50 percent longer range for electric vehicles

The American company 24M Technologies has introduced a new ETOP battery technology that allows up to 50 % more range for electric vehicles without increasing the size of the battery. The technology ... More
Green tea for a green future: Batteries renewed with polyphenols!

Green tea for a green future: Batteries renewed with polyphenols!

A new battery regeneration method using tea polyphenols provides a sustainable solution for recycling LiFePO₄ batteries. After 400 cycles, they retain more than 90 % capacity, opening up ... More
Electric cars on the rise, Tesla in steep decline

Electric cars on the rise, Tesla in steep decline

Electric vehicles are achieving record growth in Europe, accounting for 20% of all new registrations. While Tesla's sales are falling, Volkswagen and BMW are strengthening their positions. ... More
800 km range with just a 12-minute charge?

800 km range with just a 12-minute charge?

New battery technology promises to revolutionize electric mobility. A lithium-metal battery developed by KAIST and LG Energy Solution enables a range of 800 km with just 12 minutes of charging... More
Photo: Cixi

The first crossover between a car and an e-bike!

The French company Cixi presents Vigoz — an interesting electric vehicle that is a kind of mix between an e-bike and a car. From a legal point of view, it is a road vehicle, which ... More
Volkswagen introduces subscription for more power in electric vehicles

Volkswagen introduces subscription for more power in electric vehicles

German car giant Volkswagen (VW) has launched a new subscription service in the UK that allows buyers of select ID.3 electric models to unlock more power... More
Photo: Panasonic

Tesla doesn't believe in solid-state batteries (yet)

Tesla's main battery suppliers, Panasonic and CATL, believe that solid-state batteries for EVs are still too far away or only suitable for smaller devices. Tesla will therefore not be ... More
Lyft's autonomous taxi could pick us up in Germany next year

Lyft's autonomous taxi could pick us up in Germany next year

Appolo Go "robotaxis" are coming to the UK and Germany next year. The partnership between Baidu and Lyft promises a new chapter in mobility in Europe. More
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