A white car is plugged into one of several electric chargers in a parking area. While the environmental effects related to building batteries for electric cars, such as the one shown here, are ...

), 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.

A British startup may have found the answer to one of the frustrations of driving an electric car — waiting around for the battery to charge. Nybolt, based in Cambridge, has developed a new 35kWh ...

The company plans to offer a $25,000 vehicle in three years, officials say. Tesla has announced new, internally-produced batteries for its electric cars, signaling a major shift from the automaker ...