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As electric vehicles grow in popularity, automakers are paying more attention to what will become of the old batteries once they need replacing. We’ve seen the likes of Nissan and Renault make moves to give these a second life as energy storage devices… Continue reading Volvo’s electric bus batteries to gain a second life in energy storage
Described as a “holy grail” by some and the “dream material” by others, batteries that used pure lithium metal as their anode component could open entirely new possibilities in energy storage, and there are no shortage of promising solutions on the tab… Continue reading Lithium-metal battery builds its own protective layer as it decays
The pursuit of better batteries means the exploration of alternative materials, and one that scientists see a lot of promise in is silicon. A team at Clemson University has come up with a new design that overcomes some of the problems with incorporatin… Continue reading Silicon “sandwiches” make for lightweight, high-capacity batteries
Just because a lithium-ion battery no longer holds a charge doesn’t mean it no longer holds any value. It still contains useful metals, which can now be reclaimed via a more eco-friendly technique – the key ingredient is orange peel waste.Continue Read… Continue reading Orange peels used to extract valuable metals from spent batteries
Functional batteries that incorporate lithium metal into the anode could herald a huge breakthrough in energy research, with the material promising incredibly high energy density compared to the copper and graphite used today. Scientists at Pennsylvani… Continue reading Self-assembling layer prevents lithium metal batteries from failing
Today’s robots are already capable of some incredible feats, whether that be herding sheep in New Zealand or delivering medical supplies in Rwanda. One way they could reach even greater heights is if some of their structural materials doubled as energy… Continue reading Biomorphic battery functions like a natural fat reserve for robots
Plans are afoot to build a monster battery cell production facility in the UK, but it’s not going to another Tesla Gigafactory. Startup Britishvolt expects construction of its 30-GWh GigaPlant to start in Wales next year.Continue ReadingCategory: Autom… Continue reading Pininfarina-designed battery production plant planned for Wales
Most multicopter drones can only fly for about 30 minutes, after which their battery has to be recharged for one to two hours – this limits their practical use. According to Israeli company StoreDot, though, its FlashBattery tech delivers a full charge… Continue reading New drone technology promises a 5-minute recharge
Lithium metal batteries, in which the graphite material in the anode is swapped out for pure lithium metal, could be a game changer when it comes to energy storage, potentially offering far greater capacity and an ability to charge much faster. Scienti… Continue reading Soft, solid battery electrolyte could see EVs go great distances
As a relatively rare and expensive heavy metal, cobalt serves as a vital but costly part of today’s lithium batteries, not just in terms of dollars but also for the environment and well-being of those tasked with mining it. A new battery design from th… Continue reading Cobalt-free battery leans on nickel for extra energy storage