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 shift of electric vehicles (EVs) from a niche market to a central component of the automotive industry has had significant impacts and promises to bring many more. As the scale of lithium-ion ...

A groundbreaking review article delves into the critical challenges facing electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, offering insights into current research trends and future advancements. The study ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a new method to determine when sodium-ion (Na-ion) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technologies can provide comparable electrical performance for ...

Newswise — In developing a versatile new electrolyte, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers has taken the next step toward a more efficient, energy-dense battery that could supplant ...

An increasing number of batteries rely on lithium-ion technology. These batteries last longer than alkaline-powered ones because, among other reasons, you can recharge them. However, the process takes ...

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, yesterday gathered distinguished representatives, ...

Battery tech at CES 2026 did not feel like another incremental spec bump. It felt like the moment portable power finally started catching up with the rest of our devices, from phones and laptops to ...

The EV future is poised to redefine transportation over the next decade. Analysts project that by 2035, 60% of global new car sales will be electric, fueled by solid-state batteries delivering 600+ ...

It's not that strange for an automaker to change a few details when moving a prototype into production, and that's what happened to the all-electric Slate truck. However, there's one particular detail ...