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Taking charge: Researchers team up to make better batteries

A Florida State University and Cornell University research team found that batteries built from inexpensive and safe components can deliver three to four times the punch of batteries built with ...

Readers wanted to know about asteroids, lithium batteries and more

Long ago, molten iron could have erupted from metal asteroids in a process scientists refer to as ferrovolcanism, Lisa Grossman reported in “Metal asteroids may have once had iron-spewing volcanoes ...

High-performance sodium ion batteries using copper sulfide

Researchers presented a new strategy for extending sodium ion batteries' cyclability using copper sulfide as the electrode material. This strategy has led to high-performance conversion reactions and ...

Giant batteries and cheap solar power are shoving fossil fuels off the grid

This month, officials in Los Angeles, California, are expected to approve a deal that would make solar power cheaper than ever while also addressing its chief flaw: It works only when the sun shines. ...

Stabilizing polymer electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries

Electrochemical cells that utilize lithium and sodium anodes are under active study for their potential to enable high-energy batteries. Liquid and solid polymer electrolytes based on ether chemistry ...

Wait, Wait! Don't Ditch Those Old Batteries.

People rely on batteries to power things like their remote control and their toothbrush. But it isn’t always clear what to do with those batteries when they die. Consumer Reports offers a handy guide ...

How do lithium-ion batteries work?

(MENAFN - The Conversation) The smartphone era is only just over a decade old, but the pocket-sized computers at the heart of that societal transformation are only really possible because of ...

Purkeys Introduces Charger for Accessory Batteries

Purkeys introduced its SteadyCharge accessory battery charger that maintains batteries powering trailer refrigeration and heating units during periods of inactivity. Inactive batteries naturally ...

Toyota brakes, Harley-Davidson charging, VW batteries, Formula E: Today's Car News

Toyota stops sales of several hybrid models overseas, but says it has no effect on U.S. lineup. Harley-Davidson announces a new charging agreement with Electrify America for its LiveWire electric ...

Electric car batteries can catch fire days after an accident

When a Tesla Model S crashed into a palm tree and caught ablaze just outside of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., last February, firefighters struggled to extinguish the flames and the car reportedly re-ignited ...