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Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-10-07 Cached

Jaguar debuts its controversial all-electric Type 01, featuring a 118 kWh 850V battery, 1,015 hp, AWD/AWS, and ~400-mile range, arriving in US dealerships mid-2027 at an expected $120k–$130k MSRP amid backlash over its polarizing design.

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WeLion New Energy and its semi-solid-state batteries

MIT Technology Review ↗ · 2026-10-06 Cached

MIT Technology Review profiles WeLion New Energy, a Beijing-based battery maker developing semi-solid-state cells that have achieved 360 wh/kg in Nio EV packs and 824 wh/kg in 2025 lab tests, with plans for higher-density batteries for drones, ships, and cars by 2027.

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This fancy e-bike is one of the first with a semi-solid state battery

The Verge ↗ · 2026-10-01 Cached

Lemmo's new Lemmo 3 cargo e-bike is among the first electric bikes to use a semi-solid state battery, promising a 960Wh pack with 180km range, 20% smaller size, 30% longer lifespan, and better safety against thermal runaway.

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BMW’s revamped i3 boasts up to 468 miles of range

The Verge ↗ · 2026-09-29 Cached

BMW reveals key details for the 2027 i3 electric sedan, including a 468-mile EPA range, $61,500 starting price, advanced motors, and a redesigned iDrive infotainment system.

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New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-09-28 Cached

Researchers developed a lab-scale device that captures carbon dioxide efficiently by pumping it across a battery. The technology aims to reduce capture costs significantly, with projections down to $92 per ton at scale.

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@BenjaminDEKR: Bill Gates is someone who seems deeply insecure about his life legacy, and instead of using his immense wealth and powe…

X AI KOLs Following ↗ · 2026-09-25 Cached

A tweet criticizes Bill Gates for his skepticism on long-range electric semi trucks and cites Elon Musk's inquiry into battery specifications.

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US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70%

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-09-25 Cached

China is advancing in EV charging speeds with Geely's new battery achieving 10 to 70% charge in 4.5 minutes using AI thermal management, highlighting a technological gap with the US.

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Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7

The Verge ↗ · 2026-09-15 Cached

Kia has revealed the PV7 electric van with advanced battery and charging features, targeting European and Korean markets in 2027.

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EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller

The Verge ↗ · 2026-09-07 Cached

EcoFlow has released its fourth-generation River series power stations, featuring higher energy density with LFP batteries for smaller, lighter portable power solutions suitable for camping or emergencies.

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Belkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks

The Verge ↗ · 2026-09-03 Cached

Belkin launches its first power banks featuring semi-solid-state battery technology, claiming they last up to three times longer and offer safer charging with reduced overheating risk.

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Range Rover’s new EV looks just like a regular Range Rover — that’s refreshing

The Verge ↗ · 2026-09-02 Cached

Range Rover has launched its new electric vehicle, which retains the classic design of its gas-powered models while featuring advanced EV specs like a 330-mile range and fast charging capabilities.

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Why are there no flow batteries with symmetric ferrocyanide electrolytes?

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-09-02 Cached

The article explains why symmetric ferrocyanide electrolytes are not used in flow batteries, citing issues such as precipitation with heavy metals and decomposition under reducing potentials.

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Is Slate Auto’s new electric truck the EV Americans need?

MIT Technology Review ↗ · 2026-08-27 Cached

Slate Auto's new electric truck offers a simple, affordable option for US consumers, with a sub-$25,000 price and limited range, aiming to boost EV adoption amid declining sales and affordability crises.

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@LinusEkenstam: First All electric flight, 200km all electric range, 800km hybrid range, 30+ passangers, 25kg of luggage each, 30min re…

X AI KOLs Timeline ↗ · 2026-08-17 Cached

Announcement of the first all-electric flight with 200km all-electric range and 800km hybrid range, expected to start operations in 2031 by Hearth Aerospace.

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Why Is Everyone Trying to Build a Solid-State Battery?

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-07-30 Cached

The article explains why solid-state batteries are gaining attention, detailing their advantages over conventional lithium-ion batteries and the massive industry investment from companies like CATL, BYD, LG, and Samsung.

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GM Backs Sodium Ion Batteries for U.S. Grid Storage

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-07-25 Cached

General Motors is backing Colorado startup Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries for U.S. grid storage, aiming to compete with lithium-iron phosphate batteries at lower lifetime cost despite lower energy density.

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@juna_es: La sal común, ese ingrediente de cocina que cuesta centavos por kilo, está a punto de revolucionar el transporte eléctr…

X AI KOLs Timeline ↗ · 2026-07-21 Cached

Las baterías de iones de sodio están alcanzando la paridad de costes con las baterías de litio, ofreciendo ventajas en ciclos de carga y rendimiento en frío, lo que podría revolucionar el transporte eléctrico comercial, con China liderando la producción.

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Japan develops a method to recover up to 90% of lithium from used EV batteries

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-07-14 Cached

Scientists in Japan have developed a new method that recovers up to 90% of lithium from used EV batteries, potentially revolutionizing battery recycling and reducing carbon emissions.

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Meet the Battery Startup Taking on China’s Giants

Wired ↗ · 2026-07-10 Cached

ProLogium, a Taiwanese solid-state battery startup, aims to mass-produce next-generation solid-state batteries by 2027, challenging China's dominance in the battery market with a new factory in France and a planned Nasdaq listing.

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