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Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum, but concerns about their performance in extreme weather conditions remain a major obstacle. Frost and heat can drastically reduce the range and slow down charging time, which scares off potential buyers. However, a new study offers a promising solution: improved electrolytes for batteries. A team led by Professor Xulin […]
A new advanced solar cell technology developed by California-based Ambient Photonics promises to completely change the approach to powering gadgets. The cells, which can charge even in low light, provide power for devices such as TV remotes and computer mice and promise to eliminate the need for batteries. The technology was unveiled at CES 2024, […]
The Japanese company Toshiba has developed an innovative lithium-ion battery without the addition of cobalt. It supports ultra-fast charging and lasts much longer than its competitors In modern lithium-ion batteries, cobalt and nickel are widely used as components of cathode materials. At the same time, cobalt is considered a rare-earth metal, the use of which […]
Today, batteries are already labeled “Designed by Apple,” but the company is going further. Apple is actively considering increasing the content of silicon inside the battery rather than graphite. Silicon will increase the overall battery capacity and reduce charging time. However, silicon is prone to expansion during charging. Apple has apparently found a way to […]
CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, will now be the fastest thanks to state-of-the-art production lines at its new battery base in China. The developer claims that the new assembly lines can produce a battery cell in a second and the entire electric vehicle battery in less than three minutes. CATL’s battery production capacity at […]
Battery giant CATL has unveiled new batteries called Shenxing, promising a 400 km range after 10 minutes of charging. A fully charged battery provides a range of up to 700 km. According to CATL’s official statement, the concern is preparing to start producing Shenxing batteries at its Chinese facilities in the near future. The presentation […]
With improvements in the overall performance of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the industry has made great strides in achieving greater range for electric vehicles. However, concerns about fast charging are still the main factor stopping consumers from switching to electric cars on a massive scale. By focusing on the very nature of electrochemistry, CATL continues […]
The next-generation technology will double the energy density and triple the charging speed compared to lithium-ion batteries. In early 2022, Nissan announced plans to begin mass production of solid-state batteries in 2028. Before that happens, a pilot plant will be up and running by 2025, with engineering completed by 2026. In a new interview with […]