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Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

LFP batteries will play a significant role in EVs and energy storage—if bottlenecks in phosphate refining can be solved.


Consortium Gets £2.7M To Develop Solid-State EV Batteries

Consortium Gets £2.7M To Develop Solid-State EV Batteries

Solid-state battery technology developer Ilika will lead an industry consortium funded with £2.7 million from the UK Automotive Transformation…


News Oct 24, 2023 by Mike Falter
Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Part 2 of this three-part series examines the alternative battery models to fuel gauging discussed in Part 1.


Can Lab-on-Fiber Combat Thermal Runaway in Li-Ion Batteries?

Can Lab-on-Fiber Combat Thermal Runaway in Li-Ion Batteries?

New sensing technology shines a light on thermal runaway in lithium-ion cells.


tech insights Oct 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Studies Explore Mechanics, Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Studies Explore Mechanics, Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Two studies into solid-state batteries promise improvements in solid-state battery mechanics and eco-friendly materials, potentially making…


tech insights Oct 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Toyota is developing lithium-ion battery technology to electrify all its vehicles for faster charging and more miles. The first next-gen batteries…


How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

The first in a three-part series, this article explains how to build an electrical battery model using fuel gauging.


Reed Relays Offer Reliability for EVs, High-Voltage Measurement

Reed Relays Offer Reliability for EVs, High-Voltage Measurement

The BH and MHV reed relays from Standex bring reliability, performance, and a small form factor to high-voltage measurement and control systems in…


new products Oct 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
Rethinking EV Battery Materials

Rethinking EV Battery Materials

A Maryland startup is developing low-cost lithium-ion battery cathodes, anodes, and electrolyte technologies with competitive energy density and…


News Oct 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Optimizing Carbon Coating To Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Efficiency

Optimizing Carbon Coating To Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Efficiency

Researchers are using an X-ray imaging technique on lithium-ion batteries that reveals important new information about the variable rates of…


High-Voltage Battery Management System Offers Configurability and Safety

High-Voltage Battery Management System Offers Configurability and Safety

The HiVO high-voltage battery management system from BMS PowerSafe offers a modular and scalable approach for high-voltage battery packs in…


new products Oct 07, 2023 by Mike Falter
Electrolyte Formula Gives Lithium-ion Batteries a Charging Boost

Electrolyte Formula Gives Lithium-ion Batteries a Charging Boost

A research team has developed an electrolyte formula for lithium-ion batteries that improves charging speed and battery lifespan.  


Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their range, and combustion…


News Sep 27, 2023 by John Nieman
Expanding Commercial Lithium-Sulfur Battery Development Using Novel 3D Graphene Materials

Expanding Commercial Lithium-Sulfur Battery Development Using Novel 3D Graphene Materials

Lyten, Inc. has announced $200 million in equity funding from strategic investors to expand the commercial development of energy-dense…


News Sep 26, 2023 by Mike Falter
Unlocking the Potential of Solid-State Batteries with Carbon Nanotubes

Unlocking the Potential of Solid-State Batteries with Carbon Nanotubes

Chinese researchers took an innovative approach to solid-state battery construction. This article examines the challenges facing solid-state…


tech insights Sep 25, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Promises and Problems of Lithium-Carbon-Dioxide Batteries

Promises and Problems of Lithium-Carbon-Dioxide Batteries

Lithium-carbon-dioxide batteries have the potential to improve sustainability and recapture carbon from the atmosphere, but technical problems must…


tech insights Sep 25, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Power Products Deliver Innovation for Electric Vehicles

Power Products Deliver Innovation for Electric Vehicles

New power semiconductor, AC energy meter, and battery products target the growing EV market.   


new products Sep 23, 2023 by Mike Falter
Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Massive Battery Electric Ferry Under Construction in Australia

Featuring an electric motor-driven waterjet propulsion system and an energy storage capacity of 40 megawatt-hours, the 426-foot-long Incat Hull 096…


News Sep 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Lead-Acid Battery Basics

Lead-Acid Battery Basics

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.


Immersion Cooling Battery Technology Promises Improved EV Performance, Safety

Immersion Cooling Battery Technology Promises Improved EV Performance, Safety

XING Mobility has released its IMMERSIO Cell-to-Pack (CTP) EV battery pack solution with superior heat removal capabilities to improve EV…


new products Sep 09, 2023 by Mike Falter