Image Credits:CoreshellThe shift to electric vehicles is largely a story centered on China. Government subsidies there have not only fueled automakers but also strengthened the entire battery supply chain. Decades of industrial policies controlling critical mineral resources have given China a dominant position, leaving American and European automakers struggling to compete.Graphite is a prime...
Credit: PixabayA gravity battery generates electricity by releasing a heavy load, converting potential energy into power when grid demand is high. When surplus energy is available, the system lifts the load back up for future use.A common example is pumped-storage hydroelectric systems, where water flows downhill to generate power and is pumped back up...
Schematic illustration of strategies to overcome each factor of capacity fading in ASSBs. Credit: Nature Energy (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41560-025-01726-8Energy researchers are continuously exploring new battery technologies to advance the electronics industry. Their goal is to develop batteries that charge faster, last longer, and offer extended overall lifespans. Among the most promising options are all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs),...
A color E Ink display that's updated over Wi-Fi and powered wirelessly tooDigital ViewE Ink screens are known for being easy on the eyes and providing excellent battery life due to their minimal power consumption. However, a new display developed by Digital View operates completely without a battery, drawing power instead from an overhead...
a) Schematic: Metal foil inserted for internal heating and fast heat transfer to electrodes and electrolyte. Self-heating activated by switching off the connection between activation terminal and negative terminal. b) Evolution of cell voltage and temperature during activation at Vact = 0.4 V (inset) and subsequent 1C discharge at −20 °C. Battery temperature increases from −20 °C to 0 °C...
Credit: PixabayIndispensable lithium-powered rechargeable batteries enable extended usage of devices for hours or even days, packing millions of times more computing capability in your pocket than the technology that facilitated the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969.These handy technological innovations, initially brought to the commercial market in 1991 by Japanese companies Sony and...
Credit: Michael Fousert/ unplash.Australia and Indonesia are strengthening their economic collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths in the clean energy transition. Indonesia is emerging as a manufacturer of electric vehicles and their accompanying batteries, while Australia possesses the necessary lithium reserves to support Indonesia's endeavors in this field.During the visit of Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi"...
