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It’s designed to streamline SMB operations. Could Factorial be your next HR upgrade?

America's First Car With Solid-State Batteries Could Come From This Little-Known EV Maker

America's First Car With Solid-State Batteries Could Come From This Little-Known EV Maker

Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack.

Tesla's Former Autopilot Chief Could Be General Motors' Next CEO

Tesla's Former Autopilot Chief Could Be General Motors' Next CEO

Todays biggest EV news: GM eyes a new CEO, a look back at 2025's EV slump, and a solid-state battery startup plans to go public.

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A Solid-State Motorcycle Is Coming. These Current And Future EVs Have Solid-State Batteries

'Holy grail' solid-state batteries may hit the road by the end of the decade. These EVs could be among the first powered by them.

Solid-State Batteries May Be A 'Weapon' To Beat China, SK On Says

Korean battery giant SK On’s U.S. operations are far bigger than you think. Now, it’s going all in on battery R&D.

Mercedes’ Solid-State EV Batteries Are Coming By The Decade's End

The German automaker’s solid-state batteries promise up to 25% more range compared to regular lithium-ion packs.

Stellantis Validates Game-Changing Solid-State Battery After 'Production Hell'

Massachusetts-based battery startup Factorial is having a moment. After putting a Mercedes-Benz EQS with its solid-state tech on the road for testing, it’s now teamed up with Stellantis to announce a major milestone: successful validation of automotive-grade semi-solid-state battery cells.

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Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road

Mercedes' Solid-State Battery Prototype Comes Out Of The Lab, Onto The Road

Solid-state batteries have been a long time coming. For years, it felt like they were stuck in the experiment phase, but that’s finally starting to change with more real-world applications.

Solid-State Batteries Are In ‘Trailblazer’ Mode. What's Holding Them Up?

Solid-State Batteries Are In ‘Trailblazer’ Mode. What's Holding Them Up?

The development of solid-state batteries is nearing the finish line. Now, battery makers are racing to figure out the next steps.

Stellantis Promises Half-Price Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries ‘By 2030’

Stellantis Promises Half-Price Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries ‘By 2030’

Solid-state batteries are not the only technology that promises increased range, lower manufacturing costs and lower weight. It’s also not the only technology that’s “just around the corner” for tomorrow’s electric vehicles.

The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here

The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here

Electric vehicles are advancing at an incredible pace, but we’re very much still in the early days. The Tesla Model S and X still use battery cell formats never imagined for use in cars. A lot is about to happen in the world of automotive batteries, though. We’re entering a…

Dodge Will Have Charger EVs With Solid-State Batteries By 2026

Dodge Will Have Charger EVs With Solid-State Batteries By 2026

Stellantis is furthering its partnership with solid-state battery company Factorial to test its promising new cells in 2026.

The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Getting Solid-State Batteries

The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Getting Solid-State Batteries

Stellantis is incorporating Factorial’s solid-state cells into a demonstration fleet.

Mercedes announces breakthrough in solid-state EV battery tech, but Chinese rivals are still way ahead

Mercedes announces breakthrough in solid-state EV battery tech, but Chinese rivals are still way ahead

Mercedes-Benz and its EV battery collaborators Factorial have announced a breakthrough in solid state battery technology, which could arrive in production cars by 2030.

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Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

Mercedes-back American battery company Factorial said it's developing a new solid-state battery named Solstice for release by end of the decade.

Factorial's New Manufacturing Facility Will Feature Largest Solid-State Battery Line In US

The American company developed a proprietary, quasi-solid electrolyte that can be integrated into existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing equipment.

Factorial’s 100 Ah Solid-State Battery Deemed Safe For Shipping By The UN

The company claims it’s the first lithium-metal solid-state battery maker to receive the globally recognized certification that covers cells with a capacity of over 100 Ah.

Factorial Unveils 100 Amp-Hour Solid-State Battery Cell Concept At CES

Factorial, a start-up that develops the next generation of solid-state batteries, showed a prototype of its new 100 Amp-hour (Ah) cells at the 2023 Consumers Electronics Show (CES).

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Stellantis solid-state EV battery partner to open pilot plant in Massachusetts

Stellantis NV's solid-state battery partner on Thursday said it has acquired a facility in Massachusetts it will expand for a pilot production plant as a part of a $45 million investment.

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