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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
From EVs to Portable Power: Storage System Uses Spent Land Rover Batteries

From EVs to Portable Power: Storage System Uses Spent Land Rover Batteries

Jaguar has partnered with a U.K. company to create portable battery storage systems made from used Land Rover EV batteries.


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
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
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.


Silicon Anode Offers Cheaper EV Batteries With Longer Range

Silicon Anode Offers Cheaper EV Batteries With Longer Range

A battery materials startup unveiled anode technology to reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries while maintaining electric vehicle range.


tech insights Apr 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the battery needs of electric aircraft and expands wireless electric vehicle charging.


Bad Battery Tech: What EV Recalls Mean for the Industry

Bad Battery Tech: What EV Recalls Mean for the Industry

What does a massive recall of half a million electric vehicles worldwide mean for EVs?


Could Cylindrical Batteries Become Standard for All EVs?

Could Cylindrical Batteries Become Standard for All EVs?

A growing number of companies are coming on board with 4680 high-capacity lithium-ion cells. 


Exclusive: Wolfspeed’s Lauren Kegley on Next-Gen EVs, Women in EE

Exclusive: Wolfspeed’s Lauren Kegley on Next-Gen EVs, Women in EE

Electrical engineer Lauren Kegley helps design the next generation of electric vehicles and hopes to inspire other women to advance their careers…


Hopping Battery Ions Show ‘Memory’ When Laser Zapped

Hopping Battery Ions Show ‘Memory’ When Laser Zapped

A study exploring ionic conduction persistence through nonlinear optics reveals ions display “memory” when hopping through solid electrolytes.


tech insights Mar 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Exploration of Innovative Lithium-Ion Conductor Redefines Battery Sustainability

Exploration of Innovative Lithium-Ion Conductor Redefines Battery Sustainability

The University of Liverpool develops a novel solid electrolyte capable of overtaking liquid electrolytes in performance and safety.


tech insights Mar 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

How Can Electrification, Hydrogen Work Together?

A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe. 


Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why EVs Are Shrinking

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Why EVs Are Shrinking

Go big or go home? Not necessarily with EVs. Find out here why EVs may be shrinking and putting U.S. legacy manufacturers to the test.


 Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Volkswagen is backing a Chinese EV startup to introduce sodium-ion batteries. This article examines how sodium-ion batteries work and reviews the…


Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

This article reviews three breakthroughs in battery technology and their potential for extending electric vehicle range.


tech insights Mar 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz