Lithium batteries sit at the heart of electric cars, smartphones, grid storage and even military hardware, yet the way they ...

Here’s all you need to know about the magic that happens inside your EV battery and how it impacts range, charging and ...

When it’s in a cold environment, the electrolyte substance inside the battery thickens. Transferring ions in this thickened ...

A recent uptick in battery-related fires has drawn attention to the challenge of identifying defects that can cause these catastrophic malfunctions, but are rarely obvious to the naked eye. In hopes ...

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Lithium-metal batteries are among the most promising technologies for energy storage. They offer significantly more energy in less space—and at a lower weight. However, one phenomenon slows down their ...

Polymer electrolytes in lithium-metal batteries can still host dendrite growth deep inside, revealing a hidden failure mode and guiding safer, longer-lasting designs. (Nanowerk News) Lithium-metal ...

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is actually needed).

A recent Stanford study shows that EV batteries benefit from "dynamic" driving. This means that the occasional spirited driving could actually help keep your battery feeling young. Dynamically-cycled ...

When it comes to pushing the limits of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, companies are investing the most in new materials and chemistries such as solid-state electrolytes and lithium-metal anodes, or ...