After showing the optimizations Rivian brought to the drive units and structural megacastings of the upcoming R2, CEO RJ Scaringe showcased its battery pack. Thanks to using larger cells, the R2 pack ...

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 ...

The cheapest Explorer EV now has a longer driving range, courtesy of a larger battery pack.

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...

An American battery company wants to completely rethink how lithium-ion batteries are made. The company claims its electrode-to-pack design eliminates waste and boosts energy efficiency. It can ...

The “Battery Atlas 2026” report shows consolidation in Europe’s battery market. More than 2,000 GWh of cell production capacity was announced in 2023, but the realistic forecast for early 2026 is ...

Battery chemistry and hoped-for improvements get a lot of attention, and legitimately so. Even modest improvements in that chemistry could translate to increased runtime or vehicle range, better ...