Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

The advent of solid-state batteries is a significant milestone in the evolution of battery technology. With Subaru launching its first solid-state battery models in August 2025 and QuantumScape ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

Mercedes-Benz and Factorial announced a prototype EQS equipped with a solid-state battery. Road testing has already started. Solid-state batteries promise more range, faster charging times and better ...

Researchers are working to enhance battery safety and efficiency by developing solid-state alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries offer improved energy efficiency and safety, but a ...

The clean energy transition is moving at breakneck speed. A little over a decade ago, many dismissed battery technology as too expensive and too limited for widespread adoption. Today, those same ...

The race to revolutionize the science of electric vehicles (EVs) is heating up. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Often touted as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving, solid ...

For almost two decades, solid-state batteries have been hailed as the game-changer for electric vehicles. A breakthrough that promises to eliminate range anxiety, slash charging times and make ...

Solid Power offers promising solid-state battery tech with potential to help double EV range and cut charging times, addressing key EV adoption barriers. Execution risk is high: scaling manufacturing, ...

Often touted as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving, solid-state batteries have long been stuck between theory and the promise of commercialization in the next five to 10 years. A recent flurry of ...