Lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the world when Sony brought them to the mass market in 1991. Compared to previous rechargeable battery technology, they were lighter, more energy-dense, last ...

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world full of electronics, batteries have become an indispensable part of our day-to-day lives. From fitness trackers like Fitbit to ...

Tiny droplets are powering big ideas in science. Researchers have developed a miniature, soft, and flexible lithium-ion battery made from biocompatible hydrogel. This new battery, smaller than a grain ...

From sodium-ion to the EV slowdown, the battery industry saw breakthroughs, setbacks and everything in between in 2025.

As an auditor of battery manufacturers around the world, University of Maryland mechanical engineer Michael Pecht frequently ...

Joseph is a writer and editor with an unhealthy interest in everything automotive. Father by day, he spends his nights reading and writing about fast cars, exotic brands, and the latest automotive ...

Every year, it's estimated that there are more than 5,000 lithium-ion battery fires at recycling facilities in the U.S. alone ...

Lyten’s building in San Jose, California. Photo: Courtesy Lyten. The world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory will soon grace a 125-acre site near Reno, Nevada. Costing over $1 billion, ...

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