Batteries

Microvast Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MVST) shares jumped over 40% in premarket after it announced a breakthrough in its True All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology. Technical analysis shows strong support for the stock performance. What Happened: Unlike conventional batteries, Microvast’s ASSB...

At the virtual event AutoRevolution: The Future of Mobility and EVs, hosted by Benzinga and sponsored by Dragonfly Energy, Dr. Denis Phares, CEO of Dragonfly, shared details about the company's latest milestone: a $30-million licensing agreement with Stryten Energy. The deal, which centers around...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the size of a Houston battery energy storage system to 400 MWh. The U.S. is grappling with energy infrastructure issues, as the green energy transition requires a broad system overhaul. Storing this energy when there is an oversupply and...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares have soared since the company beat second-quarter delivery estimates from analysts. Here's a look at what analysts are saying about deliveries, as well as shares up 35% over the last month. The Tesla Analysts: Guggenheim analyst Ronald Jewsikow had a Sell rating and...

Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares are surging in Tuesday’s after-hours session following reports that Volkswagen plans to invest $5 billion into the company as part of an electric vehicle joint venture. What To Know: According to a Bloomberg report released after the market close on...

QuantumScape Corp (NYSE: QS) shares traded higher on Monday. The move may have been an attempt by the stock to recover from losses made throughout most of January. What To Know: Shares of QuantumScape surged at the beginning of the month when Volkswagen Group subsidiary PowerCo provided...

General Motors Co (NYSE:GM), joining others in the rush to develop secure, more advanced, and affordable battery production technology, invested in Mitra Chem, an “AI-enabled battery materials innovator” aiming to revolutionize EV battery production. What happened: GM’s investment...

The latest iteration of the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model Y, equipped with BYD batteries and manufactured at Gigafactory Berlin, boasts a significantly enhanced charging rate compared to its predecessor. This substantial improvement, marking a milestone for the automaker, is largely due to...

Nio Inc – ADR (NYSE:NIO) car owners in China will reportedly have free access to battery swap stations along the highways for a week starting April 28. What Happened: Nio car owners can access battery swap stations along the highways in China free of cost from April 28 until May 4 in light of...

By Lucía Tedesco via El Planteo. Electric cars like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Lucid Motors (NASDAQ: LCID) and Nio (NYSE: NIO)'s are getting closer and closer to leading the automotive market. As the demand for them grows, batteries will also play an important role, even if they are not...

FREYR Battery SA (NYSE: FREY) shares continued to move higher Thursday following strong gains on Wednesday, driven by positive analyst coverage from Morgan Stanley.  What Happened: Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas maintained FREYR Battery with an Overweight rating and raised...

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) announced today (Aug. 19) that it will reinstate its quarterly dividend and increase its share buyback program. Dividends And Buybacks: The Detroit-based company stated in a press release how the dividend will be reintroduced and how much will be spent on...

A 1,000-kilometer challenge that tests electric vehicles saw a Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) car set a new record. Here’s a look at the record set and what it means. What Happened: A Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicle completed the Bjorn Nyland 1,000-kilometer challenge in nine hours and 15...

Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom. Plug's Big Run: One company that has been a roller coaster...

The rise in the cost of battery materials may put the brakes on EV adoption, which has been growing at a robust pace. Battery Material Prices Escalate: In February, cathode materials such as lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide saw price increases of 452% and 510%, respectively, as compared...