Lithiumion

02.27.19

Transportation

'Semi-solid state' batteries could lead to cheaper, longer-range EVs

24M aims to beat current battery tech and lower manufacturing costs.

By S. Dent, 02.27.19

02.24.19

EV batteries are born in Chilean evaporation ponds

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EV batteries are born in Chilean evaporation ponds

By S. Dent, 02.24.19

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11.21.18

A Chinese startup may have cracked solid-state batteries

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Gadgetry

A Chinese startup may have cracked solid-state batteries

But details are, predictably, sparse.

By R. England, 11.21.18

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10.17.18

Researchers 3D print custom-sized lithium-ion batteries

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Gadgetry

Researchers 3D print custom-sized lithium-ion batteries

It has interesting implications for the future of small devices.

By S. Krishna, 10.17.18

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10.15.18

BMW will give EV batteries new life with recycling program

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Transportation

BMW will give EV batteries new life with recycling program

They’ll be used for stationary storage before being stripped for materials.

By A. Dellinger, 10.15.18

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08.22.18

Researchers create safer lithium-ion batteries that harden on impact

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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

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05.01.18

Bluesmart shuts down following smart luggage battery ban

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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

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02.27.18

Energy storage breakthrough could boost EV range and slash charge time

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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

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02.20.18

Existing EV batteries could be recharged five times faster

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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

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02.18.18

Water purification could be the key to more electric cars

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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

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Lithiumion

'Semi-solid state' batteries could lead to cheaper, longer-range EVs

EV batteries are born in Chilean evaporation ponds

A Chinese startup may have cracked solid-state batteries

Researchers 3D print custom-sized lithium-ion batteries

BMW will give EV batteries new life with recycling program

Researchers create safer lithium-ion batteries that harden on impact

Bluesmart shuts down following smart luggage battery ban

Energy storage breakthrough could boost EV range and slash charge time

Existing EV batteries could be recharged five times faster

Water purification could be the key to more electric cars

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