An electric vehicle’s battery determines range, performance, lifespan, and cost of ownership—but degradation is inevitable. To improve battery life, Stellantis developed a reconfigurable pack to boost efficiency and range, Tokyo researchers are examining how scandium doping could improve sodium-ion battery stability, and a new towing trailer-charging technology lets an electric truck crane run all day. Read on to learn about this and more.
— Theresa Houck, Senior Editor
