Amprius ships new high-performance 6.3Ah silicon anode cylindrical cell to Fortune 500 company
Amprius ships new high-performance 6.3Ah silicon anode cylindrical cell to Fortune 500 company
With an energy density of 315 Wh/kg, the 6.3Ah SiCore™ cell builds on Amprius’ proven technology, delivering over 25% more capacity than a standard 5.0Ah 21700 cell while maintaining a high-power 3C discharge rate. It achieves 800 cycles at 80% depth of discharge (DOD), extending battery lifespan and lowering replacement costs. Designed for seamless integration, its drop-in compatibility allows manufacturers to boost performance without the need for costly system redesigns.
EVE Energy empowers China's electric airship to soar in maiden flight
EVE Energy empowers China's electric airship to soar in maiden flight
As the first electric manned airship in China, AS700D has been fully upgraded for electrification based on traditional fuel airships. EVE Energy’s lithium-ion battery system supports discharging at a maximum of 8C pulse and continuous output at a 3C rate, meeting the instantaneous power requirements of the airship under complex working conditions. At the same time, it adopts a double-layer module structure and a dual-pack parallel redundancy design to ensure safe operation even if a single pack fails.
Mobility for everyone: with the ID. EVERY1, Volkswagen is providing a preview of an entry-level electric model
Mobility for everyone: with the ID. EVERY1, Volkswagen is providing a preview of an entry-level electric model
The concept vehicle reaches a top speed of 130 km/h and is powered by a newly developed electric drive motor with 70 kW (95 PS). The range is at least 250 kilometres. With a length of 3,880 mm, the ID. EVERY1 is positioned between the former up! (3,600 mm), the ID. 2all (4,050 mm) and the current Polo (4,074 mm). Inside, it offers space for four people and a luggage compartment volume of 305 litres.
CALB's new journey: Groundbreaking of zero-carbon AI Gigafactory in Portugal
CALB's new journey: Groundbreaking of zero-carbon AI Gigafactory in Portugal
On February 24, local time, construction commenced on CALB’s Portugal facility, which will be a zero-carbon AI gigafactory with delivery expected in 2027. Liu Jingyu, Chairman of CALB, and Pedro Reis, the Portuguese Minister of Economy, jointly inaugurated this significant milestone, with guests from diverse sectors in attendance, including shareholders, customers, supply chain partners, financial institutions, and expert scholars.
Kia unveils EV4 and concept EV2 to complete brand’s core EV lineup
Kia unveils EV4 and concept EV2 to complete brand’s core EV lineup
Built on Kia’s dedicated 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), both Kia EV4 variants benefit from a choice of standard (58.3 kWh) or long-range (81.4 kWh) battery configurations. These supply a front-mounted 150 kW motor delivering 0-100 km/h performance of 7.4 and 7.7 seconds respectively, and a top speed of 170 km/h for both variants.
Faster and further than any Volvo car before: new ES90 adds 300km in 10 minutes and goes 700km on one charge
Faster and further than any Volvo car before: new ES90 adds 300km in 10 minutes and goes 700km on one charge
The benefits of an 800-volt electric system are numerous: your battery gets charged faster, your electric car gets an improved overall performance, and the electric system is more efficient compared to a 400-volt system.
SK IE technology partners with Gotion to expand battery separator supply in North America and Europe
SK IE technology partners with Gotion to expand battery separator supply in North America and Europe
Earlier this month, the company signed a KRW 291.4 billion long-term supply contract with a global battery customer for prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery separators.
SK On to showcase expanded battery portfolio at InterBattery 2025
SK On to showcase expanded battery portfolio at InterBattery 2025
In the third zone, Battery Roadmap, visitors can explore SK On’s diversified battery portfolio. The display includes pouch, prismatic, and cylindrical cells, including high-voltage mid-nickel battery and long-life LFP battery. In the fourth zone, Battery Safety, visitors can explore the next-generation wireless BMS and immersion cooling technology showcased through a model of a vehicle’s underneath. The upgraded “S-Pack+” with SK On’s Cell-to-Pack(CTP) technology will also be on display.
Ford Pro Electric ambulance powers London paramedics around the clock
Ford Pro Electric ambulance powers London paramedics around the clock
London Ambulance Service’s strategy of adopting electric vehicles in front-line roles is part of its Carbon Neutral Plan, which targets net zero direct emissions by 2040. The Service also says its Ford E-Transit electric ambulances have delivered a fuel cost saving of almost 75 per cent when compared with diesel-powered equivalents.
Cars.com names Kia EV9 ‘Best electric vehicle of 2025’
Cars.com names Kia EV9 ‘Best electric vehicle of 2025’
Cars.com’s automotive experts chose the Best Electric Vehicle of 2025 based on charging speed, range and overall excellence. The editors considered model-year 2025 EVs for the Best Electric Vehicle award.
Toyota’s 6 million electrified sales in Europe highlight benefit of its multi-pathway strategy
Toyota’s 6 million electrified sales in Europe highlight benefit of its multi-pathway strategy
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has reached a significant milestone with its cumulative sales of electrified vehicles surpassing six million at the end of 2024. This achievement reflects the success of Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy which enables customers to reduce emissions wherever they live, especially where the enabling conditions for zero emission vehicles are limited.
Volkswagen Future Plan: Passenger Cars brand gives first glimpse of entry-level electric model at works meeting
Volkswagen Future Plan: Passenger Cars brand gives first glimpse of entry-level electric model at works meeting
Volkswagen plans to present the show car for the new entry-level model to the public at the beginning of March. The world premiere of the production model is scheduled for 2027. With a base price of about €20,000, the new entry-level electric model will be attractive for a wide variety of user groups. Schäfer: “An affordable, high-quality, and profitable electric Volkswagen from Europe for Europe – that’s the Champions League of automotive engineering!”