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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
Charging times are a hugely important factor when it comes to driving the adoption of electric vehicles, and we’re seeing exciting advances aimed at getting users back on the road with minimal delay. US startup Enovix hopes to play its part in all of t… Continue reading Enovix’s silicon-based EV battery hits 98 percent charge in 10 minutes
It was back in 2015 that Tesla unveiled its Powerwall battery energy storage system for the home. Well, Toyota has now announced its similar O-Uchi Kyuden System, which can draw power from EVs.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: T… Continue reading Toyota applies its EV tech to O-Uchi Kyuden home battery system
Natron’s sodium-ion batteries have an enormous cycle life, practical power density, excellent safety and super-fast charging, without using any lithium. Through a partnership with Clarios, they’ll go into mass manufacture in Michigan next year.Continue… Continue reading Natron to kick off mass-production of long-life sodium-ion batteries
By rethinking a key battery component, scientists in China have come up with what’s described as “extremely fast charging” technology that sees a lithium-ion battery hit 60 percent capacity in under six minutes. The breakthrough is billed as a signific… Continue reading “Extremely fast-charging” battery hits 60 percent in under 6 minutes
For better or for worse, campers are taking an increasing number of electronic devices into the wilderness. A device known as the Hikerpower was designed with that trend in mind, as it’s a portable power station in backpack form.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Hikerpower loads the voltage onto campers’ backs
Nissan has joined other big-name automakers in outlining a vision around next-generation battery technology, which includes plans for a dedicated production facility and possible 15-minute charging times for electric vehicles. The company sees cheaper … Continue reading Nissan and NASA team up on 15-minute EV charging
Scientists continue to explore advanced battery technologies that could help us unlock the full potential of renewable energy, working to address the intermittent nature of power coming from the sun and wind. A team at Pacific Northwest National Labora… Continue reading “Hibernating” battery for seasonal storage releases energy when heated
While the GoPro Hero is still pretty much the name in actioncams, it can sometimes be fiddly to operate, plus its battery life may be too short for some uses. The new Volta is designed to address those shortcomings, combining one-handed controls with a… Continue reading GoPro Volta brings more power, remote control and a minipod to the Hero
Scientists at Japan’s Tokyo Metropolitan University have taken aim at a common problem plaguing next-generation lithium metal batteries, finding a promising solution in a salty liquid that reduces problematic resistance between key components. The resu… Continue reading Liquid salt greases wheels of high-density lithium metal battery design