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Is Planned Obsolescence a Concern for Electric Vehicles?

Is Planned Obsolescence a Concern for Electric Vehicles?

Traditional gas-powered cars have been an example of planned obsolescence for nearly a century. As electric vehicle technology continues to emerge,…


The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

Urban air mobility vehicles are developing and could transform commutes worldwide by offering new routes and reducing traffic congestion. Battery…


Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Two separate studies of electrolyte materials have resulted in breakthroughs in the development of solid-state batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Recent research in battery technology and materials could lead to more efficient, longer-lasting electric vehicle and storage batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Studies Reveal Insights in EV Usage, Batteries

Studies Reveal Insights in EV Usage, Batteries

As electric vehicles develop, research into usage and technology can shape the industry's future. This article reviews two recent studies with…


tech insights Nov 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Solid-State Electrolytes Improve Li-Ion Battery Charging Speed and Safety?

Can Solid-State Electrolytes Improve Li-Ion Battery Charging Speed and Safety?

Conventional lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles rely on liquid electrolytes to transport lithium ions during charging and discharging.…


Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Researchers turn to methods used in the semiconductor industry to solve long-standing challenges facing solid-state electrolytes.


tech insights Nov 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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…


Bad News for EVs? A Look at Recent Trouble

Bad News for EVs? A Look at Recent Trouble

A wave of bad news has swept the EV industry recently, including financial woes and customer dissatisfaction.


tech insights Nov 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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.


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…


Do LFP Batteries Have a Future in EV Construction?

Do LFP Batteries Have a Future in EV Construction?

Lithium-ferro-phosphate cathodes have many advantages, but as Ford halts construction on a major LFP plant, some are questioning the future of LFP…


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.  


Keeping Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Cool

Keeping Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Cool

A look at technologies used to keep EV traction batteries and power electronics cool and comfortable – and what happens when they are not.


A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

Researchers across the industry are exploring technologies to improve the performance of electric vehicles. In this article, we’ll look at a slew…


tech insights Sep 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
EV Batteries Need Road Data, Not Laboratory Data

EV Batteries Need Road Data, Not Laboratory Data

Electric vehicles depend on battery management systems that have been designed and tested under ideal laboratory conditions, and researchers are…


Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Pulling apart a Lucid battery pack provides insights into traction battery design.


High-Nickel Battery Cathodes Show Superior Cycle Life Performance

High-Nickel Battery Cathodes Show Superior Cycle Life Performance

Researchers from Idaho National Laboratory found that a high-nickel content battery cathode, NMC811, demonstrates superior cycle life performance…


Could EV Batteries Last 15 to 20 Years? Tesla Thinks So

Could EV Batteries Last 15 to 20 Years? Tesla Thinks So

Tesla’s latest report shows a 12 percent degradation in battery pack capacity over 200,000 miles.


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.