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Nissan turns Leaf EV into portable power packs

Published 07 September 2023
By Matt Robinson
Nissan has partnered with electronics company JVCKenwood and 4R Energy Corporation to create portable power sources out of used batteries.
Britishvolt

Britishvolt enters administration

The former CEO of Aston Martin, Dr. Andy Palmer, has warned that the UK needs to ramp up electric vehicle battery production.
Published 19 January 2023

Britishvolt deal revs up UK gigafactory plans

A UK tech firm's ambition to produce 300,000 electric vehicle battery packs per year in Northumberland have been given a shot in the arm.
Published 24 January 2022
Updated MG ZS EV

MG ZS upgraded, Marvel-R revealed

Chinese-owned car maker MG has revealed updates for its ZS electric SUV with a new look and two larger batteries for a range of up to 273 miles.
Published 08 October 2021
Firefighters at work

Tesla fire required excess water

Due to the battery’s lithium-ion cells, firefighters in Austin needed 40,000 litres of water to put out a Tesla on fire.
Published 18 August 2021
Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.

Battery gigafactory for Coventry Airport

Coventry Airport set to house the UK’s third battery gigafactory after planning application submitted.
Published 15 July 2021
What are solid-state batteries?

Electric cars: What are solid-state batteries?

As technological progress on lithium-ion battery technology slows, car makers are starting to turn their heads towards solid-state batteries.
Published 11 May 2021