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UC San Diego engineers develop method to upcycle spent EV battery material into higher-performance cathode

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(NaturalNews) Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a method to upcycle cathodes from used lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into ...

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

Teslas among least reliable used electric cars but batteries aren't the biggest problem for ageing EVs

Teslas among least reliable used electric cars but batteries aren't the biggest problem for ageing EVs

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

Is This Forgotten Battery Stock Primed To Deliver Gains In The Next Leg of The EV Revolution?

QuantumScape is slowly but surely getting its act together.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Delhi EV policy paves way for hydrogen vehicles

Delhi EV policy paves way for hydrogen vehicles

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Why China’s next-generation sodium-ion battery is quietly powered by coal

China's next-generation sodium-ion EV batteries are turning to domestic coal-based hard carbon anodes to overcome severe Southeast Asian coconut shell supply shortages. The post Why China’s next-generation sodium-ion battery is quietly powered by coal appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Business Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

India’s EV Battery Boom Could Change Mobility Forever

India’s EV battery market is booming. Lithium-ion, solid-state, and smart BMS tech promise faster charging, longer range, lower costs, and a global export opportunity.

The Standard

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· Jun 28, 2026

Breakthrough could lead to ‘big leaps’ in battery performance, scientists say

Researchers studied lithium-ion batteries, which are used for electric vehicles as well as portable electronics such as mobile phones and laptops.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 12, 2026

EV boom brings higher insurance costs for drivers

EV boom brings higher insurance costs for drivers

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Tesla tops imported car sales in S. Korea in H1

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla was the best-se...

Digital Trends

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· Jul 6, 2026

EV batteries are lasting much longer than the industry expected

Real-world data shows modern EV batteries retain most of their range after hundreds of thousands of miles, easing one of the biggest concerns surrounding electric vehicle ownership.

Investing.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

Informed Comment

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pure Electric Vehicles soar to 25% of Europe Sales amid Iran Crisis

People are beginning to prefer battery-electric over plug-in hybrids or electric hybrids, by more than 2-to-1 for BEVs.

The West Australian

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· Jun 22, 2026

2027 Renault Megane E-Tech facelift revealed with longer range, sportier look

The facelifted Renault Megane E-Tech boasts a larger battery, one-pedal driving, and a sportier design.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 9, 2026

Not everyone is leaving California -- new commercial battery maker sets up shop in Sacramento

The lithium-ion batteries that supply much of today’s clean energy come with some infamous drawbacks, from fire risk to reliance on foreign mining. Alternatives have been slow to get off the ground. But California start-up Peak Energy ...

New Scientist

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· Jul 7, 2026

Salt batteries are about to shake up EVs and grid storage

Today, most rechargeable batteries are made from lithium ions, but sodium-ion alternatives could make battery tech much cheaper and offer other advantages

NDTV

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· Jul 1, 2026

Tata Motors Sees Surge In Electric Demand As June EV Sales Nearly Triple; PV Up 69%

Tata Motors PV also noted that its EV volumes more than doubled in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

Engadget

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oppo Watch X3 review: Come for the battery, stay for the versatility

Oppo's Watch X3 is a Wear OS watch that'll outlast all of its rivals.

Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ather Energy shares rally 270% in one year, but Nomura sees 22% more upside. Here’s why

Nomura increased Ather Energy's target price, expecting electric two-wheeler trends to accelerate. The brokerage sees Ather as a top pick to benefit from this EV momentum. New affordable scooter launches and a new plant will address a key market segment. Revenue growth is projected at 54 and 57 for FY27 and FY28. EBITDA is expected to improve, with PAT breakeven anticipated in FY29.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 6, 2026

Solid Power: A Cash-Backed Speculative Buy On Solid-State Battery Disruption

Solid Power: A Cash-Backed Speculative Buy On Solid-State Battery Disruption

The i Paper

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· Jul 2, 2026

The little-known home upgrade that could save you cash and stop power cuts

The small-but-mighty home battery could help you save hundreds on fluctuating electricity bills

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 28, 2026

Longer-lasting zinc battery

A new chemical additive promises to improve the performance of rechargeable zinc-ion batteries

NPR News

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· Jul 13, 2026

EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution

For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.

BBC News - Business

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· Jul 8, 2026

Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it

The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

Wired

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· Jul 2, 2026

How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.

ANTARA News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Government evaluates EV incentives for national car project

The government is currently evaluating the highly anticipated electric vehicle (EV) incentives as it shifts focus ...

TechCrunch

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· Jul 1, 2026

Even Honda is pivoting to data centers

Honda wants in on the lucrative energy storage market. This week it began producing batteries destined for data centers, not driveways.

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 5, 2026

EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles

Industry experts think newfound knowledge of battery durability is a game-changer for consumer confidence in EVs.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

China achieves microwatt milestone with self-reliant carbon-14 nuclear battery

Chinese researchers have developed a new-generation nuclear battery that far surpasses its predecessor and marks a major step in long-life power sources, according to the team. Northwest Normal University, in collaboration with Chinese tech firm Gansu Zhulong Technology, unveiled a carbon‑14 nuclear battery and silicon carbide (SiC) transducer on Monday, saying the equipment was developed without any foreign technology or parts. The Qianjiyuan Tianshu battery is a major upgrade from the team’s...

MakeUseOf

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· Jun 23, 2026

Samsung’s latest innovation means better battery life and smarter AI for your next phone

UFS 5.0 has major implications on the future of Galaxy phones.

UPI

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· Jul 4, 2026

South Korea's LG, Honda start Ohio storage battery output

South Korea's LG, Honda start Ohio storage battery output

The Next Web

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· Jul 1, 2026

Honda starts making batteries for data centres at a factory built for EVs it cancelled

Honda has begun producing batteries for energy storage systems at its Ohio factory, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. The plant was originally built to supply cells for electric vehicles the company cancelled three months ago. Those batteries are now headed to data centres instead of driveways. The shift follows Honda’s decision in March [] This story continues at The Next Web

ScienceDaily

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· Jun 21, 2026

Chinese sodium battery surprised scientists by matching key Tesla benchmarks

Researchers found that a Chinese sodium-ion battery performs far better than expected, with production quality and design features comparable to Tesla’s batteries. If engineers can improve cold-weather charging and energy density, sodium could become a cheaper and more abundant alternative to lithium for EVs and large-scale energy storage.

The Slovenia Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

BateriHub, Global Energy Battery Partner MNA Metal to Tighten Malaysia's Used Battery Recycling Chain

The MoU appoints DOE-licensed MNA Metal Resources as preferred collector for used automotive batteries, strengthening traceability across BateriHub and Global Energy Battery's nationwide battery ecosystem. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - BateriHub, operated by ...

Bloomberg

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· Jun 24, 2026

CATL Sees Its Sodium Batteries in at Least 10,000 EVs This Year

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. expects 10,000 to 20,000 electric vehicles to carry its sodium-ion batteries this year, a senior official for the Chinese company said.

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