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General Motors versus China! Why new GM tech could lead to smaller, lighter, smarter and cheaper EV batteries

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General Motors has revealed how it is challenging the might of China when it comes to EV battery technology. The biggest, and most recent innovation, has been in changing the way the layers of GM’s batteries are structured. GM battery guru Andy Oury.

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“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

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A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes "that can actually tow things" greeted attendees to Australia's latest motor show.

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Confirmed for Australia! 2026 Alpine A390 tri-motor terror coming to fight the Porsche Macan and Tesal Model Y Performance

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READ MORE: Porsche Macan and Tesla Model Y Performance EV-conqueror teased: Triple motor Alpine A390 could be the best-driving mid-size SUV yet! The second model in Alpine’s Dream Garage, the all-new A390 joins the Renault 5 E-Tech-based A290 hatch and will be followed shortly after by the battery-powered A110 coupe replacement.

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Company Promises Massive Energy Density Improvements With New EV Battery Chemistry

The Truth About Cars

Lithium-ion batteries power the vast majority of todays EVs, but they dont contain the most efficient formulation, and there are many legitimate environmental concerns around extracting the raw materials needed to build them. That could allow Theion to develop much lighter battery cells without slashing driving range estimates.

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Icon reinvented! Electric Peugeot 208 GTI debut incoming. But will this EV be a true hot hatch?

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The 2025 Peugeot E-5008 might be your solution But the French brand did confirm the new car would live up to previous GTI’s reputation of being fun to drive, agile, powerful and has been built to deliver an unforgettable driving experience. Combined with a 54kWh battery, expect a range of around 340km. 2024 Peugeot e-208.

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Genesis Electrified G80 tries again: Longer, more spacious, more luxury, bigger battery and longer range for cut-price BMW i7 and Benz EQS rival

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The luxury battery-powered limo has been overhauled with a new long-wheelbase body, bigger battery, and superior range. Driven by a pair of dual motors that produce 272kW and 700Nm of torque, the longer G80 claims 0-100km/h takes 5.1 The Genesis Electrified G80 luxury sedan has been reinvented for 2025.

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Shock! iPhone maker to sell EV in Australia badged as a Mitsubishi. No, this is not April 1!

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Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is reported to have locked in a deal with Mitsubishi to build an advanced all-new battery-powered compact SUV for Australia that will land in local dealerships in the first half of 2026. Yes, you read that right. Foxconn EV lineup. With Bruce Newton The post Shock! No, this is not April 1!