Batteries

Automotive News brings you the latest stories and news related to electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
How Trump’s China tariffs, retaliation could put the U.S. EV supply chain in a tailspin

President Donald Trump's tariff policy seeks to increase U.S. auto production. But it’s virtually impossible to build an EV battery from start to finish in the U.S. today.

April 23, 2025 12:00 PM
CATL previews battery with ultra-fast charging, longer range than BYD

An upgraded version of CATL's Shenxing battery will offer 520 kilometers (323 miles) of range after just five minutes of charging time. Rival BYD recently launched a system it says can charge a vehicle for 400 kilometers in about the same time.

April 21, 2025 12:50 PM
Siemens targets battery breakthroughs in $150M bet on Canadian ecosystem

While the German industrial giant isn’t in the business of building batteries, it can provide the industrial know-how to perfect the process, according to a local executive.

April 21, 2025 12:46 PM
Daily 5 report for April 14: Is anyone benefiting from tariffs?

Is it possible that there are businesses actually benefiting from the Trump tariffs? Some domestic battery recyclers, U.S. steel and aluminum producers and automakers with significant American footprint could benefit, but it's complicated.

April 14, 2025 07:30 PM
CATL Q1 profit jumps 33% even as EV demand slows, battery prices fall

Net income tallied 14 billion yuan and revenue grew just over 6 percent to 84.7 billion yuan in the latest quarter. CATL’s scale allows it to spread costs out and deliver greater efficiencies.

April 14, 2025 02:12 PM
Our Next Energy pivots to stay alive post-EV market crash

ONE’s rollercoaster journey from Michigan’s prized unicorn to scrapping to stay alive is far from what Ijaz envisioned for the lithium iron phosphate project he has devoted his career to.

April 14, 2025 10:38 AM
Daily 5 report for April 8: 2025 New York auto show preview; a simple, independent description of EV efficiency

July and August are the best months to drive EVs no matter where you live across 48 states and the District of Columbia, our story by Riley Hodder says.

April 08, 2025 07:30 PM
Xiaomi car with driver assistance crashes, three reported dead

Xiaomi Corp. confirmed that one of its SU7 electric vehicles was involved in an accident in which local media reported that three people died.

April 01, 2025 03:43 PM
Michigan approves incentives transfer after GM exits EV battery plant

A state of Michigan board overseeing economic development deals has approved the transfer of incentives for a $2.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing after General Motors Co. exited the project.

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March 25, 2025 05:46 PM
Hyundai Motor Group’s new $6B steel mill in Louisiana will help reduce tariff exposure

Hyundai Motor Group is spending $6 billion on a U.S.-based steel mill as part of a larger $21 billion investment to expand production capacity, localize its supply chain and strengthen partnerships with key innovation companies.

March 25, 2025 10:59 AM
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