It’s no secret that the electrical grid is aging, but one part stands out from the rest. Transformers haven’t changed much since Thomas Edison made his first light bulb. Now, a string of startups are ...

It's been a bumpy road on the way to the EV future so far, and automakers around the world are bracing for an "EV winter" of slower demand. Yet there are a few positives making news as well, like the ...

China plans to release its country’s first national standard for automotive solid-state batteries, Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles — Part 1: Terminologies and Classification, in July 2026.

Karma Automotive and Massachusetts-based battery developer Factorial Energy have announced the companies are working together to bring a solid-state battery program to a production vehicle in the ...

Solid-state EV batteries, deemed the “holy grail” of battery tech, are moving from the lab to reality, even in the US. Factorial launches solid-state battery program in the US Factorial Energy has ...

For years, Toyota has talked up the promise of solid-state batteries for EVs. Now, that long-running effort is inching toward something tangible. Late last week, Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan, ...

EVs (Electric Vehicles) of all types are quickly becoming more popular, and public policy is changing as quickly as the technology behind them. New Jersey now requires e-bike riders to be licensed and ...

Earlier this year, Donut Lab wowed CES attendees with its "production-ready" solid-state battery. However, few took their announcement seriously, and some industry insiders even accused the startup of ...

Groundbreaking new battery designs are lasting longer and using power more efficiently than ever. But that hasn't stopped researchers from trying to push the boundaries of capability, or create new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Arguably what could turn out to be the most revolutionary product announcement ...

Explore the solid state vs lithium ion debate in this detailed battery technology comparison, highlighting differences in energy density, longevity, safety, and future energy storage potential.