The world of electric vehicles is changing fast. It feels like every week there’s something new happening with batteries, ...
Tesla may introduce four new battery types for its next-generation models, including the Robotaxi. The Cybertruck will reportedly get a new battery next year that uses "dry cathodes." The battery ...
Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.
The shift of electric vehicles (EVs) from a niche market to a central component of the automotive industry has had significant impacts and promises to bring many more. As the scale of lithium-ion ...
Over the past decade, the battery industry has progressed sufficiently to enable portable consumer electronics, the mobile internet, the first electric cars, and the initial adoption of intermittent ...
In developing a versatile new electrolyte, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers has taken the next step toward a more efficient, energy-dense battery that could supplant today's ...
Lithium has reigned in the battery world for decades. Researchers have tried for years to make a cheaper, more sustainable successor to lithium-ion batteries by using the element’s more common ...
There was a time in the not-so distant past when many scoffed at the potential of electric cars. “They take too long to charge.” “They look ugly.” “They cost too much.” These are but a few of the ...
Lead-acid batteries are a widely used and established type of rechargeable battery known for their reliability and cost-effectiveness. They are available in various types, each designed to suit ...
Smart rings present a unique challenge to manufacturers wanting to keep the design slim and wearable, while also including more advanced features, yet still including a battery that provides days of ...