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Following the Life of a Nissan Leaf Battery

Following the Life of a Nissan Leaf Battery

Following the life—and afterlife—of an EV battery puts a pervasive industry misperception to rest.


EV Battery Recycling Players Secure Funding, Partnerships

EV Battery Recycling Players Secure Funding, Partnerships

The EV battery recycling market is on a roll with announcements, from funding rounds in the millions to corporate partnerships.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Safer, Faster Method Found for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

Safer, Faster Method Found for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

A research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has pioneered a safer and more efficient lithium recovery method…


Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

A new viscoelastic electrolyte material can pave the way toward recyclable solid-state batteries.


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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.


ABB Northvolt Partnership Expands to Battery Recycling

ABB Northvolt Partnership Expands to Battery Recycling

Through an expanded partnership with Northvolt, ABB will be a leading supplier of power management and electrification solutions for Northvolt’s…


News Sep 05, 2023 by Mike Falter
Understanding Cell and Battery Construction

Understanding Cell and Battery Construction

In this article, learn the aspects of cell and battery construction, including electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and the difference between…


Gate Driver Solutions for Si, SiC, and GaN

Gate Driver Solutions for Si, SiC, and GaN

The portfolio combines robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards with electrical parameters and protection features to…


What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

What Are the Benefits of Wireless Battery Management Systems?

This article examines wireless battery management systems to optimize battery performance.


Unearthing the Nano-Silicon Solution

Unearthing the Nano-Silicon Solution

As the demand for higher capacity, more scalable and greener next-generation battery materials accelerates, a nano-silicon solution comes forward.


Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

Designing Intelligent Battery Junction Boxes for Advanced EV Battery Management Systems

As electric vehicles become more popular, the challenge for automakers is to reflect true range while making vehicles more affordable. This means…


Tesla Kicks Off Future of LFP Batteries in EVs

Tesla Kicks Off Future of LFP Batteries in EVs

Despite some disadvantages, lithium iron phosphate batteries are becoming a growing part of the EV market.


Gassing Voltage in Battery Charging: Mitigation Strategies

Gassing Voltage in Battery Charging: Mitigation Strategies

This article discusses what gassing voltage is, how it affects battery health, and methods of preventing and mitigating it.


Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Researchers are working to adapt low-cost organic cathode materials and solid-state polymer electrolytes to create a safer next-generation battery…


Redwood Materials Recycles 500K Pounds of EV Batteries

Redwood Materials Recycles 500K Pounds of EV Batteries

Nevada-based battery recycling company Redwood Materials recently disclosed the results of its pilot program in California. 


News Mar 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Examining Failures in Lithium-ion Batteries

Examining Failures in Lithium-ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are popular in modern-day applications, but many users have experienced lithium-ion battery failures. The focus of this…


US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

US Moves Toward Grid Resiliency, Clean Energy Economy

The U.S. government makes strides with investments in domestic battery material processing and component production, clean energy technology…


News Feb 21, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

Second-life EV Batteries Add Capacity to Solar Storage Facility

A hybrid solar and storage facility in California recently reached 25 MWh of capacity from 1,300 reused electric vehicle battery packs. 


News Feb 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

Intro to High-voltage Battery Disconnect Switches

This article introduces high-voltage battery disconnect switches, where transistors have replaced the old-fashioned relays.


Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Researchers explore different material combinations for long-lasting, high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries.