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LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

The new material from LG Chem delays thermal runaway by up to 20 minutes, even at 1,500°C. This article examines statistics quantifying the…


News Nov 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

From academia to industry, battery materials are seeing major developments across the board. This article discusses cathode research, the expansion…


News Nov 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Cycle tests yield a significant milestone for StoreDot’s extreme fast-charging electric vehicle battery cells.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

One challenge to making lithium-ion batteries safe, cost-effective, and high-performance is perfecting the components. A recent study found the…


Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Largest US Solid-State Battery Facility To Address Scalability Challenges

Factorial Energy’s Massachusetts facility will be the largest solid-state battery plant in the U.S. This article examines solid-state batteries,…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Kevin Clemens
Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Part 3 of this series explains the equivalent circuit approach to fuel gauging and how it enables computing the state of charge and state of health…


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