), and they play a crucial role in determining its range, performance, and efficiency. These batteries are designed to store and supply electrical energy that powers the car's electric motor.

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V batteries in pricey battery-electric vehicles are failing, and causing quite a stir among EV owners. We provide some ...

Lithium-ion batteries were invented in the United States. But years ago, as part of a push toward electric vehicles, China took the lead in mass-producing them. Now there's a great race underway to ...