With the flurry of constant news in the battery world, it can be hard to know what’s just hype—and what’s actually worth paying attention to. There’s solid-state, sodium-ion and all manner of other technologies that are supposedly about to change energy storage for good.
In a story out today, Suvrat Kothari breaks down the buzz around silicon anodes. He explains what an anode is, why battery makers are trying to make them out of silicon instead of graphite and what exactly the latest news out of the battery firm Group14 means.
Here are our other top stories today:
President Trump’s wish for tiny cars in the U.S. just came true. Check out the Fiat Topolino.
Our contributor drove the BYD Yangwang U9 Extreme, which was recently crowned as the world’s fastest production car.
Ford and Renault are teaming up to make affordable EVs for Europe.
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Photo: Group14 Technologies
This Silicon Anode Breakthrough Could Mark A Turning Point For EV Batteries
This is the battery technology that could revolutionize your next EV.
Photo: Fiat
Fiat Is Bringing This Tiny EV To The U.S. To Make Your Neighborhood Less Boring
The cute Topolino is less than 100 inches long, so big SUV and truck drivers should check twice before changing lanes.
Image credit: Renault/InsideEVs
Ford Turns To Renault To Build Its Next Cheap EVs
The two new Renault-built Fords will debut in Europe by early 2028.
Photo: BYD
BYD's Yangwang U9 Is The World Fastest Car. I'm Not Sure That's Enough
The U9 Extreme may be record-breaking, but I worry that the base U9 may be a tough sell for European buyers.