Batteries

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...

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) recently hiked the prices of its more affordable Model 3 sedans and Model Y SUVs in the U.S. and China. Although the company did not disclose any specific reason for the increases, raw material cost inflation exacerbated by geopolitical tension may have been...

In September 2020, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) unveiled its new 4680 battery cell form factor. The new large cells would enable a multitude of improvements for its vehicle batteries including weight savings, higher energy density, lower cost and faster charging. Since...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) supplier Panasonic Corporation (OTC: PCRFY) has fallen behind China's CATL and South Korea's LG Energy Solutions in battery manufacturing in recent years. The Japanese firm is now clawing its way back with renewed push and investment. What Happened:...

Quantumscape Corp (NYSE: QS) shares are trading higher Thursday, likely on continued momentum after the company secured a new set of buildings in San Jose, California, for its future manufacturing hub, QS Campus. QuantumScape was up 13.81% at $39.90 Thursday at publication. QuantumScape...

Sunrun, Inc (NASDAQ: RUN) was trading almost 4% higher at one point on Monday as it continued north in a strong uptrend. On Friday, the home solar, battery storage and energy services provider announced it would expand its SPAN smart home electrical panel program so more homeowners can easily...

ESS Inc (NYSE: GWH), the Bill Gates-backed battery maker went public on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday after completing a slated business combination with special purpose acquisition company Acon S2 Investment Corp. The company's stock surged 21.16% on the first day of trading...

QuantumScape Corp. (NYSE: QS) shares are trading higher Tuesday, after an 8-K filing from the company showed it signed an agreement with a second top 10 automotive original equipment manufacturer. The stock could possibly be on the verge of reversing in the near future. QuantumScape was up 17....

Some of the big questions for electric vehicles are how long the battery lasts and if it experiences the same degradation that cell phone batteries do.  Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has shared some details to answer both these questions. What Happened: A report from Tesla shows its Model...

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE: PLG) has received a new patent on technology aimed to accelerate the development of “next generation” lithium-sulphur batteries and is also researching ways to use its proprietary technology to boost the performance of the lithium-ion batteries that power...

Benzinga has examined the prospects for many investor favorite stocks over the past week. The past week's bullish calls included oil, automaker and semiconductor giants. E-commerce and electric vehicle leaders and a FAANG stock were among the bearish calls seen. The second quarter ended...

After a busy June that saw dozens of SPAC merger votes completed, July is shaping up to be another busy month for the SPAC sector. Several of the June mergers saw strong trading patterns after their merger vote, and the de-spacing process had been completed. SPACs could be coming back in...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is working hard to transition the world to sustainable energy. Starting with high-performance electric cars, the company also offers solar energy production and storage solutions for residential or commercial applications. Electrek has shared Tesla's plans to...

The first thing many people look for when shopping for an electric vehicle is range. While it takes much longer to recharge an electric vehicle, it should be able to complete all or most of your daily miles on a single charge. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been at the forefront of...