CATL, the super battery for electric buses lasts 1,5 million km
CATL presents battery guaranteed for 15 years for 1,5 million km. It will be used by Yutong Bus, already a partner since 2012, on new electric buses for global markets.
An implantable battery feeds on oxygen: towards "symbiotic" devices
In the new implantable Na-O2 battery, tissue oxygen acts as fuel. It can power devices, and even be therapeutic.
New electrolyte, and the battery turns itself off in the event of a fire
The new lithium potassium batteries withstand extreme tests without fires, thanks to a non-flammable electrolyte derived from cooling fluids.
Cornell introduces a new rapid EV battery that charges in 5 minutes
Cornell's new rapid lithium battery promises ultra-fast charging, and could be the key to global EV adoption.
Betavolt, nuclear micro battery that lasts 50 years
China's Betavolt New Energy Technology introduces a nuclear battery that combines the radioactive isotope nickel-63 with a diamond semiconductor, aiming to provide energy for fifty years.
Unlimited energy from the soil: the new microbial fuel cells
Northwestern University's microbial fuel cells, capable of extracting energy from the soil, could power sensors and electronic devices.
Swapery, self-replaceable battery for smartphones charged in 7 seconds
Swapery introduces a 7-second self-replaceable smartphone battery system, promising a full day of battery life.
Batteries to the rescue: Nanotech Energy's non-flammable technology
Graphene and special electrolytes make the Nanotech Energy battery non-flammable: ideal for e-bikes, robotics and military applications
Fourth Power, a thermal battery can defeat lithium ones
Fourth Power introduces an ultra-effective thermal grid battery, which promises to cost 10 times less than lithium batteries.
Electric cars catch fire more than others: truth or myth?
By examining the data, we discover the reality about electric car fires: Are they really more dangerous, or is it just a myth?
Ecological revolution: bacteria that recycle electric car batteries
Scotland pioneers eco-friendly recycling with bacteria that 'eat' batteries, isolating cobalt, manganese, nickel and lithium for new applications
EV, goodbye frequent charging: I-State promises over 1.000 km of autonomy.
The Swiss startup Innolith launches I-State, a battery with over 1.000 km of autonomy and a new chemical composition.
The future of ultra-fast batteries: beyond lithium, thin and rechargeable in 1 minute
BTRY, a spin-off of the Swiss federal laboratories Empa, presents thin, safe and eco-friendly batteries that can be recharged in one minute.
Energy from tears: Introducing the smart contact lens battery
Singapore scientists develop ultra-thin battery for smart contact lenses, powered by tear fluid. A revolution in the field!
Nafion, the heart of the new rechargeable “air” batteries
Japanese researchers develop Nafion-based air batteries. Let's take a look?
How to replace a backup battery and when to do it
Today we talk about the buffer battery: a small component of our computers that often goes unnoticed...
Cement and carbon black: MIT's recipe for turning buildings into batteries
MIT develops a supercapacitor concrete that could turn our homes and streets into massive electric batteries, revolutionizing the way we store green energy.
“Sugar” flow batteries, the future is sweet: more energy, less costs
PNNL researchers find that adding sugar to electrolytes increases the energy of flow batteries by 60% and extends their life.
Norway, discovered huge mineral deposit: it can give us batteries for 100 years
Forget black gold, here's phosphate: a Norwegian mine promises to cover global demand for battery minerals for a century.
The “laboratory battery” stores energy and produces useful chemicals
An interesting hybrid battery doesn't just make energy: it also produces two useful chemicals, furfuryl alcohol and furoic acid.
From earthquakes to batteries: the future of vibration energy
C-PVEH, a new high-performance device, promises to power the future of the Internet of Things by turning vibrations into electricity.
