Lithium-ion batteries have ruled for decades. Now they have a challenger.
After decades of lithium-ion batteries dominating the market, a new option has emerged: batteries made with sodium ions.
Lithium-ion battery fires on the rise: Chicago Fire Department takes action
Lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, have the potential to cause serious harm or death if they are flawed, and the Chicago Fire Department is now tracking these fires due to ...
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Asahi Kasei, Honda forge JV for lithium-ion battery separators
Asahi Kasei and Honda Motor have reached a shareholders' agreement to transform an Asahi Kasei subsidiary in Canada into a ...
US company unveils EV battery tech that could reach 1,000 miles on single charge — here's how it could transform the auto industry
The batteries use a semisolid electrolyte, reducing the need for materials like copper, aluminum, and plastic.
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90% in 15 mins: US firm’s new EV battery achieves higher charge with silicon anode
By replacing the graphite electrode with silicon nanowires, Amprius achieves higher power density and faster charging for its ...
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Interview: CATL executives on hybrid vehicles, sodium-ion batteries, and more
CATL’s Freevoy hybrid battery was developed to alleviate pain points for a growing number of PHEV and EREV owners. The ...
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How sustainable are typical electric vehicle batteries?
UC San Diego experts weigh in on each stage of a typical EV battery’s life cycle and share their thoughts on what the future ...
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Opinion: As EVs gobble up world lithium supply, what about people with bipolar disorder like me?
Writing about electric cars is just weird, especially if you’re like me. You see, for the last 12 years, I have relied on ...
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CATL goes all in for 500 Wh/kg solid-state EV battery mass production
With a dedicated team of 1,000 researchers and billions invested, CATL is making significant strides in solid-state battery technology.
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Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs
Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric ...
Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs Amid Declining Sales and Rising Costs
Nissan announced it will cut 9,000 jobs after experiencing a decline in sales during the most recent fiscal quarter.
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Umicore postpones Canadian battery materials project
Belgium-based metals producer and recycler Umicore says it has “decided to continue to pause” construction of its planned ...