Electric vehicle technology, batteries, software, and innovation
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Magna's new DHD REX single-motor hybrid drive gives automakers an off-the-shelf solution as electric vehicle sales cool and demand for range-extenders grows.
Samsung's six-month delay in producing Tesla's AI6 chip highlights the physical supply chain realities behind ambitious self-driving and robotaxi promises.
BYD pairs its new 9-minute charging LFP battery with 20,000 storage-backed megawatt chargers to bypass grid upgrades and cut installation costs.
Independent data validates the Finnish startup's 4.5-minute charge time, but extreme heat generation contradicts claims that active cooling is unnecessary.
FAW unveils a Hongqi prototype with a 500 Wh/kg semi-solid-state battery, challenging startup narratives with institutional scale.
Donut Lab rolled out its 'idonutbelieve' video campaign Friday, promising future proof of its heavily disputed solid-state battery claims.
Ford taps Clarios for F-150 supercapacitors and repurposes Kentucky battery plants for grid storage, pivoting from a pure EV strategy to broader energy management.
Kauppalehti reports Verge now expects first customer deliveries after the end of March, likely in April. The solid-state battery story still needs proof.
Idemitsu started work on a Chiba pilot plant for sulfide solid electrolytes, a key material in Toyota's stated solid-state battery plans.
