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Can Asahi Kasei’s Electrolyte Cure Cold Weather EV Blues?

Can Asahi Kasei’s Electrolyte Cure Cold Weather EV Blues?

Made from a common industrial chemical, the lithium-ion battery electrolyte improves low-temperature performance and extends battery life. The…


News Jun 19, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
From the Lab to the Road: Stellantis Testing Li-S Batteries

From the Lab to the Road: Stellantis Testing Li-S Batteries

Lyten has delivered lithium-sulfur batteries to Stellantis and various U.S. and EU OEMs for evaluation.


News Jun 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Ennovi CCS Could Lighten EV Battery Packs

Ennovi CCS Could Lighten EV Battery Packs

The company’s advanced lamination methods could boost EV battery manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Can NASA Tech Stop Lithium-Ion Thermal Runaway?

Can NASA Tech Stop Lithium-Ion Thermal Runaway?

A NASA-derived technology helps characterize battery thermal runaway and could lead to safer battery packs.


News May 30, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
A Better Balance: Water-Based vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries

A Better Balance: Water-Based vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries

Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 


tech insights May 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Precision Robotics Drives Manufacturing Method To Pure Positivity

Precision Robotics Drives Manufacturing Method To Pure Positivity

Researchers created a battery development method using robotics to formulate and test ways to combine battery materials and reduce impurities. 


Tesla Megapack Planned for Mega-Storage System

Tesla Megapack Planned for Mega-Storage System

With 1.3 GWh capacity, the Megapack battery storage system will become Australia’s largest.


News May 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Life With Pulsed Charging

Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Life With Pulsed Charging

Research demonstrates charging with high-frequency current pulses minimizes aging effects in lithium-ion batteries.


tech insights May 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Metrology Platform Allows Real-Time Battery Electrode Inspection

Metrology Platform Allows Real-Time Battery Electrode Inspection

Thermo Fisher’s Thermo Scientific LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer analyzes electrode coatings in real time to improve battery…


new products Apr 28, 2024 by Mike Falter
New Circuit Tech Offers Advantages for EV Battery Packs

New Circuit Tech Offers Advantages for EV Battery Packs

Ennovi’s flexible die-cut circuit technology enables low-voltage connectivity in EV battery cell contacting systems.


new products Apr 27, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Tackles the Dendrite Dilemma in Lithium Batteries

Research Tackles the Dendrite Dilemma in Lithium Batteries

Faster charging rates have raised concerns about battery safety and longevity, so researchers are focusing on the chemical composition of batteries…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
What’s Driving Energy Storage in 2024?

What’s Driving Energy Storage in 2024?

According to the EIA, battery storage capacity will nearly double this year, underscoring the increasing importance of energy storage in supporting…


News Apr 25, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Research Roundup: EV Tech, Energy Storage, and AI-Driven Building Energy Management

Research Roundup: EV Tech, Energy Storage, and AI-Driven Building Energy Management

Researchers are prioritizing energy efficiency and reliability in the shift toward electrified transportation and infrastructure, concentrating…


tech insights Apr 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Find More Efficient Lithium Extraction Method for Battery Recycling

Researchers Find More Efficient Lithium Extraction Method for Battery Recycling

An improved battery recycling approach directly extracts active lithium from spent batteries at room temperature.


Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Texas A&M University leveraged quantum mechanics to investigate how external pressure impacts the performance of lithium-metal batteries.


tech insights Apr 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Recent battery research holds promise for solid-state and higher-quality rechargeable batteries.


tech insights Apr 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
EV Battery Connectors Offer Engineers Flexibility, Efficiency

EV Battery Connectors Offer Engineers Flexibility, Efficiency

A prismatic battery cell contact system could redefine connectivity and electric vehicle battery module efficiency.


new products Apr 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Heavy Lifting: Komatsu Tests Sodium-Ion Batteries for Forklifts

Heavy Lifting: Komatsu Tests Sodium-Ion Batteries for Forklifts

Komatsu has introduced an electric forklift powered by sodium-ion batteries, offering safer and more affordable operation.


News Apr 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Giving Batteries a Shot: Toyota’s Battery Revival Technology

Giving Batteries a Shot: Toyota’s Battery Revival Technology

Capacity-recovery technology from Toyota may be the quickest way to revive lithium-ion batteries without dismantling them.


Teardown: Next-Gen Battery Electric Drive Systems

Teardown: Next-Gen Battery Electric Drive Systems

Audi’s second generation of electric vehicle technology optimizes battery performance with several clever improvements.