We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buying a new car battery is one of those tasks that few vehicle owners tend to enjoy. That is largely due to the fact that most people aren't ...

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Geotab noted that its data showed that battery degradation rates varied by model, charging habits, ambient climate, and vehicle usage patterns. Using DC fast chargers to add hundreds of miles of range ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We don't generally think of batteries the same way we do about other car-related consumables like gasoline or even tires, but at some point in ...

The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels. Anselmo Munghabe standing in front of a mirror in his hair salon in Tembisa, a ...

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Faster charging, greater durability, cheaper production, more energy density, and improved safety. Donut Lab unveiled a production-ready solid-state EV battery at CES 2026 that recharges fully in five ...

Winter is tough on cars—even before they are turned on. Cold weather causes the engine oil to thicken and create resistance, and the chemical reactions in the electrolyte solution in the car battery ...

As brand new gadgets come in and old ones are moved out of homes, one 2026 ban to note aims to keep the batteries in those items out of landfills for the safety of people and property. Under the ...

CATL is already dominating the global electric vehicle battery market, but now the company is saying sodium-ion batteries will be widely available by the end of 2026. When is CATL launching sodium-ion ...

In the modern consumer economy, we are spoiled for choice: nearly every market segment is highly competitive, with countless brands vying for a limited number of buyers. Overall, the battery industry ...