Powdered sodium battery design promises a 15% leap in energy density

With real uncertainty clouding the world’s supply of lithium, alternative battery chemistries will be crucial as we continue our uptake of electric vehicles and mobile devices. One exciting candidate in this space is sodium-ion, and a research team in … Continue reading Powdered sodium battery design promises a 15% leap in energy density

New energy-dense lithium-sulfur battery works at extreme temperatures

As part of their research into next-generation battery technology, scientists at University of California, San Diego are exploring designs that can function at extreme temperatures, and they’re beginning to make some significant inroads. In their lates… Continue reading New energy-dense lithium-sulfur battery works at extreme temperatures

Triple-layer bacterial biobattery produces electricity for weeks

Diversifying our energy sources is a key part of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and one intriguing possibility is to tap into electricity-producing bacteria. Engineers at Binghamton University have now developed a biobattery that contains three… Continue reading Triple-layer bacterial biobattery produces electricity for weeks

Magnetic electrode traces ion flows to reveal battery life in real time

Scientists at the University of Buffalo experimenting with next-generation battery designs have demonstrated how magnetism might be used to bring a new level of precision to the way we monitor a battery’s state of charge. The breakthrough hinges on a n… Continue reading Magnetic electrode traces ion flows to reveal battery life in real time

BMW will use ONE’s battery to double the range of its iX electric SUV

Michigan’s Our Next Energy (ONE) believes massive range figures are the path forward for EVs. Its experimental Gemini battery pack nearly doubled the range of a Tesla Model S in 2021, and now it’s signed a deal with BMW to do the same for the iX SUV.Co… Continue reading BMW will use ONE’s battery to double the range of its iX electric SUV