China has made its electric-vehicle battery safety requirements compulsory for the first time, introducing a strict “no fire, ...

As part of the latest regulatory push, Beijing has introduced a comprehensive package of updates targeting energy efficiency ...

At first glance, this battery looked like a breakthrough in portable power. But deep inside its structure was a flaw so severe that researchers considered shutting down the entire project. Under ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles. The media war against electric vehicles goes through phases, ...

One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery. Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs, but safety remains a major concern.

A 76-year-old grandmother was killed when an e-bike battery exploded like a “blowtorch” inside a Queens pizzeria on the Fourth of July – trapping her as she tried to leave the bathroom, the FDNY said.

It seems simple enough, right? Your car battery is confirmed to be dead, not merely plagued by other electrical issues like a bad alternator. It's time for a trip for the local auto parts store to ...

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Winter is almost here, and ...

When temperatures drop, EV owners face a physics problem: Reduced battery performance and increased charging times. Fuel economy is 8% lower at 20 degrees than it is at 75 degrees in EVs ‒ and range ...