Lithium-ion batteries have become the quiet workhorses of the energy transition, but the way they are designed and tested has ...

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Sodium-ion batteries are an interesting alternative to lithium-ion, but they've been held back by complications due to their ...

Scientists work on new types of batteries that could be safer, more energy dense, or cheaper than existing Li-ion cells. Water-based batteries are promising, but they have a low energy density.

Arguably the toughest hurdle facing EV designers is creating a battery pack that could power a vehicle for as much as 1,000 miles on a single charge. With that goal in mind, researchers at the ...

Batteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan. When you purchase ...

Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries are rechargeable batteries with high-energy density and are mainly used in portable equipment. The market for these batteries is expected to witness a significant growth ...

As the demand for electric vehicles, cell phones, and computers continues to grow, so does the demand for lithium used in lithium-ion batteries. While this soft, alkali metal known as “white gold” is ...