Scientists develop battery with 5,000+ year lifespan by encasing radioactive carbon in diamond
It could power electronics aboard space probes for centuries, among other things
Researchers show off AI-powered warning system for lithium-ion battery fires
Up to two minutes of advanced warning
Chinese EV battery giant predicts Tesla's 4680 battery project will fail
Big quote: Zeng remarking on Musk's tendency to overpromise on timelines. "Maybe something needs five years," Zeng said. "But he says two years. I definitely asked him why. He told me he wanted to push people."
The US power grid has added over 20 gigawatts of battery storage since 2020
It's the power equivalent of what 20 nuclear reactors can produce
Dodge Charger Daytona EV with "semi" solid-state batteries set to hit the roads in 2026
True solid-state batteries aren't expected until the end of the decade
Massive lithium reserve discovered in Arkansas could power global EV industry
But how much of it is commercially recoverable?
Why it matters: As the world continues its shift toward cleaner energy sources, a discovery of a massive lithium deposit in Arkansas could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation and energy storage. But challenges in its extraction and production must first be addressed.
Too good to be true, but controversial E-Cat generator claims to have extended EV battery life while driving continuously
This could be a breakthrough in sustainable energy production... or another scientific flop
EV battery prices set to plummet, dramatic 50% drop predicted by 2026
Battery prices are coming down faster than expected
Breakthrough material from LG Chem could prevent thermal runaway in batteries
A thin material to suppress thermal runaway
Solid-state batteries could power the next generation of wearable tech
The world's first ultra-compact solid-state battery technology for wearables
iFixit demonstrates simplified iPhone 16 battery replacement process
Like dunking an Oreo in milk
Lenovo Yoga Lunar Lake laptop outlasts latest MacBooks, can run for nearly 24 hours
Apple's battery life bragging rights may finally be coming to an end
Intel and BOE reveal 1 Hz laptop display tech to slash power consumption by 65%
A better mouse trap? Aside from the processor, one of the biggest enemies of laptop battery life is the display – particularly if it exceeds 400 nits of brightness and has a refresh rate over 90 Hz. Now, Intel and BOE have collaborated on a laptop screen called the "Winning Display 1 Hz," which could dramatically cut power consumption.
Scientists propose method to extend lithium-ion battery life while lowering costs
Manufacturing process with high-current charging is faster and increases durability
Breakthrough 820 Wh/kg battery ditches nickel and cobalt for manganese
No decay over time paired with outstanding fast-charging capabilities
A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage
The number is set to rise to 96% by the end of the year
Hair-thin battery from MIT could power autonomous micro-robots
Zinc-air batteries are smaller than a grain of sand
America's first sodium-ion battery gigafactory is coming to North Carolina
Moving away from constrained lithium supply with abundant sodium
World's fastest smartphone charging tech goes 0-100% in under 5 minutes
The phones are hooked to a massive 320W charging brick
What just happened? Realme just took the crown for the world's fastest charging solution with its new 320W SuperSonic Charge system. Unveiled at an event in Shenzhen earlier this month, the technology can power up an empty smartphone battery in under 5 minutes. Supported phones can charge to 26% in a minute and to 50% in less than two minutes. A full charge takes 4 minutes and 30 seconds. This beats the previous record holder – Xiaomi Redmi's 300W charger from early 2023 which took nearly 5 minutes.
Mercedes-Benz EV battery fire could lead to global push for better transparency
EV buyers are becoming curious about battery manufacturers
The cost of EV battery packs has dropped an astounding 90% in the last 15 years
But other costs associated with EV ownership are rising
Tesla rolls out first-ever Cybertruck with dry cathode battery following years of development
If the gambit pays off, Cybertrucks could eventually become cheaper
In context: Tesla set the stage for this milestone back in 2019 when it pulled the trigger on a major battery tech acquisition. The EV maker scooped up Maxwell Technologies and its promising "dry electrode" coating process, originally developed for supercapacitors. At the time, Tesla was still relying on partnerships with suppliers like Panasonic for cell production. But the Maxwell deal signaled Elon Musk's ambitions to bring that technology fully in-house.
New potassium-ion battery technology could soon replace lithium-ion
It holds great promise for electric vehicles
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad claims 29-hour battery life, powered by Snapdragon X Elite chip
A worthy Apple Silicon competitor?
Researchers discover oxygen-generating "battery rocks" on ocean floor
A rethink of how early life evolved on Earth could be in order