New research from MIT could shed light on the inner workings of a new type of lithium ion battery, for the first time showing scientists why exactly it performs so well. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A new type of battery is in the works in Oak Ridge. BioLargo Energy Technologies is working to create a battery that could replace the lithium-ion battery. It said the batteries ...

While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another ...

Lithium-ion batteries are what make modern electric vehicles possible. This Engineering Explained video shows how they work, and how they're manufactured. The video is sponsored by LG Energy Solution, ...

Lithium-ion batteries have come a long way in recent years but often fail to reach the energy density needed for long-haul travel. This March, Chinese researchers revealed a technical development for ...

While the electric vehicle (EV) industry is actively exploring the use of solid-state lithium batteries, the technology has not yet begun its migration to the estimated one billion plus wearables, ...

In 2021, NIMS developed a lithium-air battery that delivered about 500 Wh/kg, more than twice the energy density of standard ...

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

NEW YORK-- There are laws on the books to get poorly made lithium-ion batteries off the street, but the laws don't take effect until September. Lawmakers are now focused on moving that date up. "We ...