TechXplore

MARCH 12, 2025

Nickel's role in the future of electric vehicle batteries is clear: It's more abundant and easier to obtain than widely used cobalt, and its higher energy density means longer driving distances between charges.

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TechXplore

MARCH 5, 2025

More electric vehicles are on the road than ever before. While average ranges have steadily increased over time, drivers' expectations still outpace what current lithium-ion batteries can deliver. But a recent global survey has found that some EV ownersabout 46% in the U.S.have considered switching back to a gasoline car.

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TechXplore

AUGUST 31, 2023

Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the realm of electric vehicles, powered by stored electric energy, the key lies in rechargeable batteries capable of enduring multiple charge cycles. Lithium-ion batteries have been the poster child for this application.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A seemingly simple shift in lithium-ion battery manufacturing could pay big dividends, improving electric vehicles' (EV) ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles, according to new research led by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy storage solutions, with the potential to revolutionize everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.

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TechXplore

JUNE 25, 2024

With goals to limit CO2 emissions, many countries have set targets to phase out internal combustion vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EVs).

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GreenBiz

JUNE 2, 2021

Better batteries will get us to an electrified future. The mass adoption of electric vehicles — and, well, electric everything — will rely heavily on cheap, dependable batteries. While the cost of lithium-ion batteries has dropped dramatically , the technology still leaves something to be desired.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The solution seemingly resides with a novel battery-health assessment technology, which the group says is intuitive and state-of-the-art. Transparency into battery health and vehicle value is fundamental to an efficient and thriving used EV market.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The need has emerged for solutions that allow energy to be stored in sufficient quantity to sustain a constant electricity supply and avoid the risk of power cuts. For example, batteries capable of very high capacity energy storage have a vital part to play in the UK’s future energy infrastructure.

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Energy Storage News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Tesla has reported record quarterly and full-year deployment figures for its Megapack and Powerwall battery storage products in its latest financial results. The Texas, US-headquartered electric vehicle (EV), storage and solar manufacturer announced its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings this week (29 January).

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TechXplore

MARCH 26, 2025

Sometimes cell phones die sooner than expected or electric vehicles don't have enough charge to reach their destination. The rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in these and other devices typically last hours or days between charging.

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TechXplore

APRIL 1, 2025

A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 21, 2021

A wave of electric workhorses is coming. When most folks think of the electrification of transportation, they naturally think about electric cars. But of equal importance is all those other vehicles big and small that aren't carrying passengers on commutes or to the local Starbucks, but that are toiling behind the scenes.

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TechXplore

APRIL 5, 2025

Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, powering everything from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. They're also notorious for overheating or catching fire.

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TechXplore

AUGUST 26, 2024

For the past decade, disordered rock salt has been studied as a potential breakthrough cathode material for use in lithium-ion batteries and a key to creating low-cost, high-energy storage for everything from cell phones to electric vehicles to renewable energy storage.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 28, 2022

Five- to tenfold growth is expected in the global lithium battery market over the next decade as people shift to electric vehicles, but already lithium supplies are tight.

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TechXplore

JULY 2, 2024

Electric vehicles, large-scale energy storage, polar research and deep space exploration all have placed higher demands on the energy density and low-temperature performance of energy storage batteries.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Chinese EV manufacturer NIO, which specializes in battery swapping stations, has collaborated with the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE (DKE) to draft a new industry standard for battery swapping systems.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Researchers at McGill University have made a significant advance in the development of all-solid-state lithium batteries, which are being pursued as the next step in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.

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TechXplore

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

To create the new batteries needed for electric vehicles, mobile devices and renewable energy storage, researchers have explored new materials, new designs, new configurations and new chemistry.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

Keep your eyes on these 9 electric truck and van companies in 2021. These new vehicles are quickly bumping up against familiar challenges of battery range, production capacity and charging, or fueling, infrastructure. and attracting major investments for its electric buses and vans still in development. Mike De Socio.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The safe use of lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems, critically depends on condition monitoring and early fault detection. Failures in individual battery cells can lead to serious issues, including fires.

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Charged

DECEMBER 3, 2024

million grant from the U S Department of Energy to help improve the nation’s EV battery recycling ecosystem. Tennessee Tech University’s project aims to develop a mobile preprocessing hub that can be taken to local collection sites, allowing EV owners to have batteries safely disassembled and shredded on-site.

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Charged

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nissan Motor has received certification for its development and mass production of in-vehicle, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan. The company intends to produce 5 GWh of batteries annually in Japan. billion-yen ($1.04-billion) billion yen. billion-yen ($1.04-billion)

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TechXplore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric vehicles to wearable devices. But new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative may lie in zinc-based batteries.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Electric tractors, agribots and regenerative agriculture. AGCO is testing the battery-powered Fendt e100 Vario for a range of farming and municipal applications. "It Billed as the first fully electric driver-optional tractor, the Monarch will be available in fall 2021 at a pricetag starting at $50,000. Heather Clancy.

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Charged

MARCH 31, 2025

US-based supplier of remanufactured battery packs for EVs, re/cell has introduced lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs. The company has released a reference battery architecture for heavy payload drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). ” Source: re/cell

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In recent years, engineers and material scientists have been trying to create increasingly advanced battery technologies that are charged faster, last longer, and can store more energy.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

South Korean chemical company LG Chem has published a paper in the scientific journal Nature Communications about the development of a temperature-responsive material capable of suppressing thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. This is a tangible research breakthrough that can be applied to mass production in a short period.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The demand for efficient energy storage systems is ever increasing, especially due to the recent emergence of intermittent renewable energy and the adoption of electric vehicles.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 14, 2022

New projects in California's Salton Sea could extract the metal — needed for electric vehicle batteries — at scale.

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

How likely would an electric vehicle battery self-combust and explode? The chances of that happening are actually pretty slim: Some analysts say that gasoline vehicles are nearly 30 times more likely to catch fire than electric vehicles.

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TechXplore

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Next-generation electric vehicles could run on lithium metal batteries that go 500 to 700 miles on a single charge, twice the range of conventional lithium-ion batteries in EVs today.

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Energy Storage News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Global average lithium-ion battery prices have fallen 20% to US$115 per kWh this year, going below US$100 for electric vehicles (EVs), BloombergNEF said.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

The time for electric trucks and buses is now. Despite the pandemic, sales of electric trucks and buses are expected to surge in the United States and Canada over the next couple of years. Here are just a few from the past couple of weeks: General Motors is making an electric van to rival Tesla. Electric Vehicles.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

US battery technology developer Microvast has advanced the development of its all-solid-state battery (ASSB) technology. This ensures high ionic conductivity, structural stability and long-term durability, addressing a critical technical challenge in solid-state battery technology.

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