Battery weight remains one of the biggest hurdles for EVs. Yes, larger packs offer better range, but they also add weight, ...

In October 2024, the Free2Move director Miguel Barquilla told the newspaper El Español that his car-sharing company would put Ample's battery module swapping tech to work in Madrid by December of that ...

As residential energy storage adoption accelerates worldwide, safety remains one of the most important concerns for homeowners, installers, and regulatory authorities. Recently, the AlphaESS battery ...

When I learned that CATL had given up on its Choco-SEBs, it was clear that Ample was all alone in the battery module swapping business. The Chinese giant lost a massive opportunity to set a world ...

A fast charging EV startup is filing for bankruptcy protection amid broader disruption across the electric vehicle industry. San Francisco-based Ample filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, citing ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

The majority of models in Subaru’s U.S. lineup have been implicated in a new class action lawsuit for a persistent battery ...

Thinking about getting a home battery? There are other options besides the Tesla Powerwall. A home battery can help keep the lights on during an outage and offset your electricity usage, which can be ...

If you're in the market for a home battery, you might be suffering from a bit of sticker shock: Most home batteries come with a $10,000 to $20,000 price tag. You might not even need the massive amount ...