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Mars Power Solution? All About Lithium Carbon Dioxide Batteries

Mars Power Solution? All About Lithium Carbon Dioxide Batteries

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?


Fueled by Nature: World’s First Biodiesel Truck Powered by Solar

Fueled by Nature: World’s First Biodiesel Truck Powered by Solar

ENOC Group has unveiled the world’s first biodiesel delivery truck powered by two 550 W solar panels.


News Oct 31, 2024 by John Nieman
Free Flowing Ions in Solid-State Batteries Create Safer EVs

Free Flowing Ions in Solid-State Batteries Create Safer EVs

These solid-state lithium-metal batteries can provide a stable interface for high-voltage operation.


tech insights Oct 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell-Battery Combo Powers Siemens Train

Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell-Battery Combo Powers Siemens Train

A hybrid propulsion system combining hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will power Siemens’ latest emission-free trains.


News Oct 29, 2024 by John Nieman
Research Roundup: Battery Breakthroughs To Extend EV Range

Research Roundup: Battery Breakthroughs To Extend EV Range

Battery technology improvements focus on increasing energy density, performance, and efficiency.


News Oct 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Brine Batteries: Extracting Lithium From Saltwater

Brine Batteries: Extracting Lithium From Saltwater

Salty water could provide all the lithium needed for electric vehicle batteries, but extraction is tricky. Can researchers devise an efficient method?


Boozey Battery: Can Wine Solve the Graphite Problem?

Boozey Battery: Can Wine Solve the Graphite Problem?

A natural, abundant material could make batteries more efficient and sustainable.


Can an Iron-Chloride Cathode Cut EV Battery Costs?

Can an Iron-Chloride Cathode Cut EV Battery Costs?

Georgia Tech researchers say the novel cathode could boost battery efficiency.


tech insights Oct 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Can Machine Learning Prevent EV Battery Fires?

Can Machine Learning Prevent EV Battery Fires?

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is using machine learning to predict a battery’s risk of thermal runaway.


Battery Breakthroughs: CATL, Samsung Increase Range, Performance

Battery Breakthroughs: CATL, Samsung Increase Range, Performance

Samsung is developing a battery with a solid-state electrolyte that enables a 600-mile range, and CATL is releasing a bus battery with a one…


News Oct 23, 2024 by John Nieman
Challenging China: The Push for a Domestic Battery Supply Chain

Challenging China: The Push for a Domestic Battery Supply Chain

Over two dozen companies will develop a U.S. supply chain for critical battery inputs.


News Oct 21, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
NXP Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, Act in 1 Chip

NXP Battery Junction Box IC First to Sense, Think, Act in 1 Chip

The chip measures currents, voltages, and temperatures in EV and hybrid-EV battery packs.


new products Oct 19, 2024 by Mike Falter
Nuclear Microbatteries: A Big Bang in a Tiny Package

Nuclear Microbatteries: A Big Bang in a Tiny Package

The nuclear battery is 8,000 times more efficient than previous versions.


tech insights Oct 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Lessons From California: Solar+Storage=Grid Resilience

Lessons From California: Solar+Storage=Grid Resilience

Here’s how California overcame grid resilience issues during summer heatwaves. 


Closing the ‘Loop’ on Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

Closing the ‘Loop’ on Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

Two companies will create a lithium-ion battery recycling process to produce battery-grade graphite for new anodes.


News Oct 16, 2024 by John Nieman
Supercapacitors vs. Batteries for Cold-Weather Engine Starts

Supercapacitors vs. Batteries for Cold-Weather Engine Starts

Cold climates present engine-starting challenges. Here’s how batteries compare to supercapacitors for cold-weather engine starts.


Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Thermal Batteries Take the Heat From Salt and Vinegar Chips

Sunamp has created a novel method to store excess power as heat.


tech insights Oct 15, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Can AI Lead To Better Electronics Materials?

Can AI Lead To Better Electronics Materials?

The AI model uses X-ray crystallography data to help researchers design materials for diverse applications, from batteries to magnets.


tech insights Oct 14, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Makers Scale Up

Battery Makers Scale Up

Battery manufacturers expand capacity to support electric vehicles, energy storage, and industrial applications.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Compact Battery Cycler-Emulator Offers Flexibility, Efficiency

Compact Battery Cycler-Emulator Offers Flexibility, Efficiency

NI’s scalable cycler and emulator tests batteries in laboratory or production environments.