Finland Finds a Cheap Method to Store Energy in Winter: A 2,000-Ton Sand Battery
EnergyDesigned in 2018, the sand battery is already used to heat schools, homes, and libraries.
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If You’re Flying in the U.S., Don’t Put Your Power Banks or Spare Batteries in Your Checked Bags
MagnetThere’s a risk that lithium batteries can overheat and cause a fire.
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Companies Are Eyeing America’s $1.5 Trillion Lithium Deposit, Potentially the Largest on Earth
Nature and EnvironmentThe McDermitt Caldera in Oregon could be one of the largest lithium deposits in the U.S. and the world.
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Chinese Researchers Discover a Way to Recycle 99.9% of Electric Car Batteries: The Glycine in Your Protein Shakes
MobilityAccording to Chinese researchers, glycine may be the secret ingredient for recycling 99.9% of batteries.
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Researchers Disassembled Batteries From Tesla and BYD to Find Out Which One Performed Better and Cost Less. The Answer Might Surprise You
MobilityMore companies and organizations are striving to manufacture the cheapest and most efficient EV.
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The World Needs More Efficient and High-Quality Batteries. Researchers Have Come Up With an Innovative Solution: Nuclear Batteries
EnergyIt's possible to use the radioactive waste from operating fission reactors to generate the electricity needed for many electronic devices.
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BMW Doesn’t Want to Hear Anyone Talk About Solid-State Batteries: ‘There Is Still a Long Way to Go With Lithium-Ion’
MobilityBMW isn’t betting on solid-state batteries for a clear reason: They’re much more expensive than lithium-ion batteries.
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Xi Jinping’s ‘Made in China 2025’ Plan Is Becoming a Reality: This Is How the Nation Is Dominating Key Technologies of the Future
ResearchChina wants to transition from being the world’s factory to becoming the leading provider of high-value services.
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Abu Dhabi Will Use Its Oil Riches to Make the Impossible Possible: A Solar-Powered Grid That Operates 24/7
EnergyThe $6 billion project includes a large solar panel farm and up to 19 GWh of battery storage that uses Chinese technology.
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150 Million Batteries Are Expected to Be Discarded by 2035. Researchers Have Found a Way to Rejuvenate Them
EnergyPrinceton University will develop the U.S.’ first commercial lithium-ion battery recycling plant.
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This Atomic Battery Exceeds Expectations: It Lasts 5,700 Years Thanks to Diamond and Carbon-14
EnergyAlthough other atomic batteries exist, this one stands apart—at least theoretically.
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Researchers Have Created a Battery Doesn’t Lose Capacity After 850 Charge Cycles
ComponentsChinese researchers have developed a battery that has virtually no degradation.
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Cobalt Is Responsible for the High Cost of Batteries. Japanese Scientists Have Discovered a More Cost-Effective Alternative
EnergyA research laboratory in Japan has created a new material with an energy density of 820 Wh/kg and no voltage drop.
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Cobalt Is One of the Highly Sought-After Metals on Earth. The Reason? Its Crucial Role in Lithium Batteries
MaterialsCobalt is crucial for the electric car and consumer electronics industries. There’s no indication that its importance will diminish in the future.
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China Produces More Batteries Than Any Other Country. The Problem: They’re Not Storing Energy Efficiently
EnergyThe country’s energy storage capacity has increased by 40% this year. However, the batteries are only used 9% of the time.
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Samsung Has Just Revolutionized Electric Car Batteries, Improving Their Range, Charging Time, and Lifespan
MobilityThe new batteries can provide a range of 600 miles on a single charge, can be fully recharged in just nine minutes, and have a useful life of up to two decades.
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LG Is Working on a Battery Revolution With Dry Coating Technology. It Already Has a Mass Production Date: 2028
EnergyThe great leap in electric car batteries we’re waiting for already has a date.
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iOS 18 Lets You to Set the Maximum Charge Limit on Your iPhone Below 100%. It Makes Perfect Sense
SmartphonesThis new feature will be very useful when it comes to taking care of your iPhone's battery.
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Samsung Is Working on a Solid-State Battery That Charges in 10 Minutes. It’s Almost Ready for Mass Production
MobilitySamsung's battery could solve one of the biggest problems with electric cars: range.
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This American Lake Is Actually One of the Largest Batteries in the World
EnergyLake Michigan has been storing energy for 50 years. Its gigantic battery moves water instead of electrons.
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