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Battery Wars: LG vs. Tesla

Battery Wars: LG vs. Tesla

Tesla and LG Energy Solution are competing to implement a cost-cutting technology for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.


News Aug 14, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Air Apparent: Metal-Air Challenges Lithium-Ion’s EV Dominance

Air Apparent: Metal-Air Challenges Lithium-Ion’s EV Dominance

South Korean researchers have designed a sodium-air battery that could lead to safer, more efficient, and less expensive electric vehicles.


Can Concrete Batteries Power the Future?

Can Concrete Batteries Power the Future?

MIT research shows how combining carbon black, water, and cement can create supercapacitors that can transform renewable energy storage. 


Faster, Cheaper, Safer. Iron Cathodes for EVs

Faster, Cheaper, Safer. Iron Cathodes for EVs

Iron-based cathodes can provide greater energy density at a lower price than the current leading cathode materials in EV batteries.


tech insights Aug 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Infineon Boosts Power Density in Daihen’s Grid Storage Power Conditioner

Daihen deployed Infineon’s CoolSic 2000 V modules for its grid storage unit-type advanced power conditioners.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

VW Seeks 40% EV Range Extension With Battery Deal

Volkswagen Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo will mass produce QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium metal battery cells for electric vehicles.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Cool Tech: Data Centers Inspire Energy Storage Innovation

Cool Tech: Data Centers Inspire Energy Storage Innovation

With energy storage demand growth comes challenges, and solutions lie in an unlikely source: data center innovation.


Skip the Charge: Swappable Batteries Could Change EV-erything

Skip the Charge: Swappable Batteries Could Change EV-erything

With this tiny EV, drivers can swap out their batteries and return to the road in minutes. But can battery swapping work on a larger scale?


News Aug 02, 2024 by John Nieman
Next-Gen eVTOL Batteries: 4x the Flight Time

Next-Gen eVTOL Batteries: 4x the Flight Time

Researchers improve electric aircraft batteries to control power fade. 


Nanos for Cathodes: Making EV Batteries Better

Nanos for Cathodes: Making EV Batteries Better

Integrals Power will manufacture nano-enhanced cathodes for better performance and safety in electric vehicle batteries.


News Aug 01, 2024 by John Nieman
EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

EV Battery Test System Improves Production Capacity

Tektronix EA Elektro-Automatik’s enhanced battery test system conserves production floor space and increases battery testing throughput.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Mike Falter
Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?


Revved Up: EV Battery Charges in Under 5 Minutes

Revved Up: EV Battery Charges in Under 5 Minutes

The 1246 kg Nyobolt concept features ultra-fast 350 kW charging and could soon be available for purchase


tech insights Jul 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Goodbye Lithium Limits? World’s First Anode-Free Sodium Battery

Goodbye Lithium Limits? World’s First Anode-Free Sodium Battery

The anode-free battery uses an aluminum powder electrolyte and an innovative structure for potentially cheaper and lighter electric vehicles.


Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?


GM Adapts EV Battery for Military Use

GM Adapts EV Battery for Military Use

The project seeks to assess the performance of automotive batteries under various discharge and charge conditions.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Optimizing Battery Cell Manufacturing Processes

Optimizing Battery Cell Manufacturing Processes

This article reviews key factors in EV battery cell manufacturing, discusses best practices for yield enhancement, and examines ongoing technology…


Li-Ion Meets Supercapacitor: Hybrid Combines Best of Both Worlds

Li-Ion Meets Supercapacitor: Hybrid Combines Best of Both Worlds

Abracon’s hybrid supercapacitors blend supercapacitors’ fast charge/discharge rates with lithium-ion batteries’ long-term storage potential.


News Jul 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Law Bending: More Ion Flow, Faster Charging Supercapacitors

Law Bending: More Ion Flow, Faster Charging Supercapacitors

Research yields insights on ion flow dynamics and pore connectivity, charting a path toward faster charging in supercapacitors.


AI System-On-Chip Leads to Better Battery Management

AI System-On-Chip Leads to Better Battery Management

Eatron’s AI-powered solution integrates intelligent software and an ultra-low power processor for exceptional battery performance.


new products Jul 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz