EV drivers urged to preheat batteries amid cold weather

EV owners are advised to preheat their cars and charge overnight to counter the effects of harsh weather, following numerous reports of challenges faced by Tesla drivers, leading to abandoned vehicles in the US

UK EV fires double in a year

Fire and rescue services responded to nearly double the number of EV fires between July 2022 and June 2023, compared to the previous year, according to a report

Jaguar recalls I-PACE electric SUVs over fire risk

More than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the US are being recalled by Jaguar due to the potential risk of battery fires

The Carbon Column – Road transport: which direction?

In post I focus on the dark side of lithium, a metal that could be more harmful than helpful

Failure of e-bike lithium-ion battery ‘sparked fire in London flat’

London Fire Brigade has warned over the risks amid a rise in fire incidents from e-scooters and e-bikes

Scientists reveal lithium-ion batteries that can survive in extreme weather

Batteries could futureproof EVs against freezing cold and scorching heat

Could veg-based 3D printed batteries offer better charging?

Scientists say a new innovation could have around two or three times better charging performance than conventional lithium-ion versions

Israeli lithium-ion battery offers EV full charge in five minutes

The battery enables full charge in five minutes providing up to 300Km of driving range

Panasonic, Equinor and Hydro to check out lithium-ion battery business potential

The collaboration aims to target the European market for electric vehicles and other applications

Not such a waste! Orange peel could help recycle batteries say boffins

The research of scientists from Nanyang Technological University Singapore aims to address food and e-waste challenges