08.22.18 Gadgetry Researchers create safer lithium-ion batteries that harden on impact The simple addition of silica could help eliminate fire hazards. By R. England, 08.22.18 save Save share
05.01.18 05.01.18 in Gadgetry Bluesmart shuts down following smart luggage battery ban The crowdfunding hit is also ending refunds and warranty support. By K. Holt, 05.01.18 save Save share View
02.27.18 02.27.18 in Transportation Energy storage breakthrough could boost EV range and slash charge time Researchers have developed a material more energy-dense than lithium-ion. By R. England, 02.27.18 save Save share View
02.20.18 02.20.18 in Transportation Existing EV batteries could be recharged five times faster A new type of sensor shows that the cells can handle a lot more power without overheating. By S. Dent, 02.20.18 save Save share View
02.18.18 02.18.18 in Green Water purification could be the key to more electric cars You could mine the oceans for lithium without hurting the environment. By J. Fingas, 02.18.18 save Save share View
01.26.18 01.26.18 in Transportation BMW's next generation of hybrids relies on modular electrification The company isn't ready to go full-electric just yet. By T. Seppala, 01.26.18 save Save share View
12.01.17 12.01.17 in Personal Computing Magnesium batteries could be safer and more efficient than lithium Researchers take another early step toward batteries that can hold more power without exploding. By R. LeFebvre, 12.01.17 save Save share View
11.29.17 11.29.17 in Green Samsung's 'graphene ball' battery could lead to fast-charging EVs The tech could also boost capacities by up to 45 percent. By S. Dent, 11.29.17 save Save share View
10.26.17 10.26.17 in Mobile Researchers look deeply within batteries to see why they explode Controlling finger-like growths called dendrites may be the key to safer batteries. By R. LeFebvre, 10.26.17 save Save share View
10.03.17 10.03.17 in Robots Honda's disaster recovery robot can climb ladders And it works in the rain, too. By R. England, 10.03.17 save Save share View
