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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 US auto giant is changing the structure of its batteries so that they will have fewer and larger modules – reducing the number by as much as 75 per cent – while also reinventing battery chemistry to greatly lower costs.

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Company Promises Massive Energy Density Improvements With New EV Battery Chemistry

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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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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.

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Cheaper Tesla Model Y may launch in China

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The cheaper Tesla Model Y will have the same battery, power, and chassis as the current Model Y–meaning the Juniper. A Chinese news outlet’s industry sources recently revealed that Tesla may release a “lower-priced Model Y” in China. In late February, Tesla China started 2025 Model Y Juniper deliveries.

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Future Chips Will Be Hotter Than Ever

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Consequently, while the density of logic circuits continued to grow, power density did as well, generating heat as a by-product. As chips become increasingly compact and powerful, efficient heat dissipation will be crucial to maintaining their performance and longevity.

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It’s a Toyota Aurion for the EV generation! Large electric Toyota bZ7 sedan confirmed for China, but we’re still waiting

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READ MORE: Toyota locks-in futuristic electric HiLux and LandCruiser EV for 2026 debut in Europe, but will battery-powered ute and rugged SUV make in Down Under? Slow-selling Tesla Model Y rival gets more power, extra range and smooth styling. READ MORE: Toyota bZ4X updated! 2025 Toyota bZ7.

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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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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. Just one 89kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery is available that is unique to Alpine and is made by French battery producer Verkor.