Munro and Associates Offers a Detailed Look of How the Front Seats of the Tesla Model Y Are Bolted to its Battery in New Video

The Tesla Model Y SUV built in Austin, Texas is equipped with a structural battery pack using new 4680 battery cells. But the design of battery, which includes the vehicle's front seats and center console, is one of the reasons that electric automaker is leading the auto industry in EV engineering. A new video from automotive consulting firm Munro and Associates provides a detailed first look of the unique design.

Eric Walz2022-08-12 11:00 PT

Production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV Restarts After Battery Recall Last Year

General Motors plans to build new batteries for the two electric vehicles at the same time it fixes batteries that are part of the recall.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-05-17 07:00 PT

General Motors Looks to Make Long-Range EV Batteries With MIT Spinoff SolidEnergy Systems

While first-gen Ultium batteries aren’t even being offered in electric cars yet, General Motors is looking at working on its next-gen Ultium batteries by addressing issues with cost and energy density.

Vineeth Joel Patel2021-04-19 08:45 PT

Startup Innolith Claims to Have EV Battery Capable of 600 Miles of Range

Switzerland startup stated to have electric-vehicle battery with an energy density of 1,000 watt-hours per kilogram and a range of 600 miles.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-05-17 07:00 PT

Nissan Envisions Old Leaf EV Batteries Powering Camping Trips

With automakers having to resort to being innovative to use old electric-car batteries, Nissan has come out with a concept that would help campers get juice when they’re off the grid.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-03-30 10:57 PT

Nissan Envisions Old Leaf EV Batteries Powering Camping Trips

With automakers having to resort to being innovative to use old electric-car batteries, Nissan has come out with a concept that would help campers get juice when they’re off the grid.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-03-30 10:57 PT

Penn State Engineers Develop EV Battery Capable of Heating Itself in Winter

For automakers that are planning to sell electric vehicles in cold climates, this technology could revolutionize the industry.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-13 14:30 PT

Fisker Counting on Battery Technology to Power its Resurrection

The EMotion electric sedan may have a stunning design, but the resurrected brand is counting on the vehicle’s battery technology to propel it to stardom.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-07-03 10:15 PT