China’s Breakthrough: New Additive Triples EV Lithium-Metal Battery Life to 3,000 Cycles Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are the next big step in energy storage. They can store significantly more energy than lithium-ion batteries, making them a promising technology for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems. However, one of the main challenges with LMBs […]
Toyota repurposes old EV batteries to power Mazda’s car plant in Japan
Toyota repurposes old EV batteries to power Mazda’s car plant in Japan Japanese automotive giants Toyota and Mazda have joined forces to test a new energy storage solution that could revolutionize the way manufacturing plants power their operations. By repurposing old electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Toyota aims to provide a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for […]
German firm turns used EV batteries into fridge-sized solar energy storage units
German Firm Turns Used EV Batteries into Fridge-Sized Solar Energy Storage Units An innovative company is turning used EV batteries into a new energy storage unit. Voltfang, a German firm specializing in renewable energy solutions, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking project that repurposes old electric vehicle (EV) batteries into compact solar energy storage units. This […]
Can smarter tanks stop hydrogen leaks? Study suggests a storage overhaul is coming
Can Smarter Tanks Stop Hydrogen Leaks? Study Suggests a Storage Overhaul is Coming Hydrogen is gaining traction as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. It powers vehicles and provides energy storage solutions, offering a promising pathway to a sustainable future. However, the widespread adoption of hydrogen comes with challenges, one of the most critical being […]
Fast charging makes zinc-ion batteries stronger instead of weaker, US study finds
Fast Charging Makes Zinc-Ion Batteries Stronger Instead of Weaker, US Study Finds Scientists in the US discovered that zinc-ion batteries could potentially replace lithium-ion ones as fast-charging technology continues to advance. A recent study conducted by researchers at a prominent US university revealed that the conventional belief of fast charging weakening batteries may not hold […]
China’s new 600Wh/kg lithium battery could double energy density, boost EV range
China’s Breakthrough in Lithium Battery Technology: The Potential to Revolutionize Electric Vehicles Chinese researchers from Tianjin University’s school of materials science have reportedly developed a new lithium battery that could significantly impact the electric vehicle (EV) industry. This groundbreaking battery boasts an impressive energy density of 600Wh/kg, potentially doubling the energy density of current lithium […]
Scientists capture first real-time view of electrolyte in lithium-sulfur batteries
Scientists Capture First Real-Time View of Electrolyte in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries A research team at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) has, for the first time, used operando neutron imaging to capture a real-time view of the electrolyte within lithium-sulfur batteries. This groundbreaking achievement offers valuable insights into the inner workings of these next-generation batteries, shedding light on their […]
New slime-like electrolyte could make lithium-ion batteries safer and easy to recycle
New Slime-Like Electrolyte Could Revolutionize Lithium-Ion Batteries In a bid to make lithium-ion batteries safer, cleaner, and easier to recycle, scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a groundbreaking slime-like electrolyte that could revolutionize the future of energy storage. Traditional lithium-ion batteries rely on liquid electrolytes, which can be flammable and prone […]
New US high-speed breaker tested at 1,800-volts could spark DC electricity boom
New US High-Speed Breaker Tested at 1,800-Volts Could Spark DC Electricity Boom Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a new circuit breaker that operates at 1,800 volts, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the way electricity is managed and distributed in the United States. This high-speed breaker is designed to handle direct current […]
Breakthrough 3D study achieves ‘holy grail’ of solid–liquid battery interfaces
Breakthrough 3D Study Achieves ‘Holy Grail’ of Solid-Liquid Battery Interfaces A research group at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has delivered the first clear view into the inner workings of solid-liquid battery interfaces, marking a significant breakthrough in the realm of energy storage technologies. This pioneering study, which has been hailed as the ‘holy grail’ […]