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Universal Design: Standardizing Solid-State EV Batteries

Universal Design: Standardizing Solid-State EV Batteries

Korean researchers have introduced the first universal design principles for designing solid-state batteries.


tech insights Sep 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Solving the Storage Problems of Water-Based Batteries

Solving the Storage Problems of Water-Based Batteries

Engineers are joining forces to overcome problems in aqueous battery technology. 


tech insights Sep 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Could Hidden Battery Power Boost EV Range?

Could Hidden Battery Power Boost EV Range?

Scientists have discovered why lithium iron phosphate batteries hold 25% less energy than predicted.


tech insights Sep 17, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Thermal Runaway Threat: Cracking the High-Temp Battery Code

Thermal Runaway Threat: Cracking the High-Temp Battery Code

Could a polymer electrolyte lead to safer and longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries?


Why Don’t LFP Batteries Last Longer?

Why Don’t LFP Batteries Last Longer?

Can TU Graz research lead to longer-lasting LFP batteries in EVs and storage facilities?


Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Tesla’s Supercharger network was a strategic move, but is it spreading or stalling? 


Microwaves Zap Lithium From Used Li-Ion Batteries

Microwaves Zap Lithium From Used Li-Ion Batteries

The recycling method uses microwaves and a biodegradable solvent to recover lithium from used batteries.


tech insights Aug 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

Transitioning to electrification will have profound effects on U.S. auto industry employment.


Air Apparent: Metal-Air Challenges Lithium-Ion’s EV Dominance

Air Apparent: Metal-Air Challenges Lithium-Ion’s EV Dominance

South Korean researchers have designed a sodium-air battery that could lead to safer, more efficient, and less expensive electric vehicles.


Faster, Cheaper, Safer. Iron Cathodes for EVs

Faster, Cheaper, Safer. Iron Cathodes for EVs

Iron-based cathodes can provide greater energy density at a lower price than the current leading cathode materials in EV batteries.


tech insights Aug 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Revved Up: EV Battery Charges in Under 5 Minutes

Revved Up: EV Battery Charges in Under 5 Minutes

The 1246 kg Nyobolt concept features ultra-fast 350 kW charging and could soon be available for purchase


tech insights Jul 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Will NASCAR EVs Fire Up? Or Spin Out?

Will NASCAR EVs Fire Up? Or Spin Out?

Will drivers and fans lap up NASCAR’s EV racecar, or will the idea of electrifying racing crash? Here is what’s behind NASCAR’s…


Goodbye Lithium Limits? World’s First Anode-Free Sodium Battery

Goodbye Lithium Limits? World’s First Anode-Free Sodium Battery

The anode-free battery uses an aluminum powder electrolyte and an innovative structure for potentially cheaper and lighter electric vehicles.


Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their operations to maintain consumer…


tech insights Jul 09, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Electrifying Cement: MIT Supercapacitor Could Power the Future

Electrifying Cement: MIT Supercapacitor Could Power the Future

Using simple materials, researchers from MIT have created a cement that can store electrical energy.


‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Japanese automakers Subaru, Toyota, and Mazda will collaborate to develop compact and efficient next-generation engines designed to integrate with…


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Novel Energy Storage Capacitors Set to Replace Batteries

Novel Energy Storage Capacitors Set to Replace Batteries

Researchers have identified a material structure to enhance the energy storage capacity of capacitors. 


tech insights May 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz