Hacker News with Generative AI: Battery Technology

CATL Founder Burns Elon Musk (cleantechnica.com)
I was reading through Steve’s article on CATL’s fascinating new move into producing EV platforms and CATL founder Robin Zeng’s take on solid-state batteries. Them, way down at the bottom, I got to Zeng’s comments about discussions with Elon Musk. Holy cow — there were some jaw droppers there!

Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Business, Competition

10 points by Arnt 7 days ago | 0 comments

Solid-state batteries enter pilot production, costs expected to drastically drop (pv-magazine.com)
The push to commercialize solid-state batteries (SSBs) is underway with industries from automotive to storage betting on the technology. But while the hype around full solid-state batteries has somewhat subsided, with the technology taking longer than expected to take off, semi-solid-state batteries, which use a hybrid design of solid and liquid electrolyte, have been making steady progress toward commercialization.

Solid-State Batteries, Battery Technology, Energy Storage, Automotive

30 points by rustoo 19 days ago | 4 comments

The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here (insideevs.com)
Electric vehicles are advancing at an incredible pace, but we’re very much still in the early days.

Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Green Technology

47 points by xbmcuser 23 days ago | 50 comments

How the United States Can Win the Battery Race (foreignpolicy.com)
The United States is squandering its best opportunity to compete in the global battery race.

United States, Battery Technology, Global Competition

14 points by sirpenguin 30 days ago | 3 comments

EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026 (thedriven.io)
Global electric vehicle (EV) battery prices could drop by almost another 50 per cent by 2026, according to Goldman Sachs Research, bringing with it the potential of price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.

Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Automotive Industry, Pricing

38 points by doener 35 days ago | 75 comments

Electric vehicle battery prices are expected to fall almost 50% by 2026 (goldmansachs.com)
Technology advances that have allowed electric vehicle battery makers to increase energy density, combined with a drop in green metal prices, will push battery prices lower than previously expected, according to Goldman Sachs Research.

Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Green Metals, Market Trends, Price Predictions

45 points by doener 40 days ago | 127 comments

How GM Is Going To Cut EV Prices By $6,000 Per Vehicle (insideevs.com)
The race is on for cheap EVs. Seriously—almost every automaker is hellbent on duking it out to get cheaper EVs on the road, especially to compete with cheaper Chinese vehicles on America's doorstep. It looks like General Motors may have finally found a way to cut costs significantly on the most expensive part of an electric car: the battery.

Electric Vehicles, Automotive Industry, Battery Technology, Cost Reduction

4 points by peutetre 42 days ago | 0 comments

Scientists invent filter that can recycle PFAS into renewable batteries (abc.net.au)
Scientists have invented a filter that can remove harmful "forever chemicals" from drinking water and use it in renewable batteries.

Science, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Battery Technology

8 points by speckx 57 days ago | 3 comments

EV Batteries Can Outlast a Vehicle's Lifetime with Minimal Degradation (insideevs.com)
A study of almost 5,000 EVs revealed modern high-voltage batteries can go for years and years with minimal degradation.

Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, Sustainability

5 points by doener 62 days ago | 0 comments

Charging lithium-ion batteries at high currents first increases lifespan by 50% (eurekalert.org)

Lithium-ion Batteries, Battery Technology, Science, Engineering

249 points by snazz 74 days ago | 109 comments

Toyota and Nissan want to challenge China's EV battery reign (electrek.co)

Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology, China, Japan, Automotive Industry

5 points by peutetre 76 days ago | 0 comments

Batteries Will Not Solve Renewable Energy Storage Problem (2023) (dailysceptic.org)

Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Battery Technology

3 points by mpweiher 83 days ago | 0 comments

Jaguar tells owners of older I-Pace EV to park outdoors due to battery fire risk (yahoo.com)