It is an exciting time in the automotive industry with the development and evolution of new technologies for electric vehicles (EVs). Specifically, battery technology is the key driving force for ...

Discover the real lifespan of EV batteries, average degradation rates, and how to test used electric cars to avoid costly ...

At the BDC-Testing Center in Rochester, N.Y., batteries and energy storage systems are tested for performance, durability, and safety in a modern 18,000+ square foot facility. The test center is an ...

U.S. energy needs have changed dramatically over the last few decades, and questions are growing as to whether our grid can manage these new demands. Aside from rising temperatures—the National ...

A battery management system (BMS) monitors and controls batteries in vehicles such as more-electric aircraft and electric cars. It needs to undergo rigorous tests under nominal and extreme conditions ...

A high-mileage 2019 Model 3 Standard Range Plus drives just fine, but it has lost around a third of its original battery ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

New Chinese iron battery design could deliver decade-long lifespan while cutting reliance on expensive lithium.