The Next Big Energy-Storage Device Could Be a 1000°C Sand Battery As global energy demand accelerates, one truth remains underappreciated: heat is the largest end use of energy, according to the International Energy Agency. With the need for sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions becoming increasingly urgent, researchers are constantly exploring groundbreaking technologies to meet […]
Second life supercharge: US firms transform used EV batteries to satiate AI power hunger
Second Life Supercharge: US Firms Transform Used EV Batteries to Satiate AI Power Hunger General Motors and Redwood Materials have launched a new partnership to repurpose used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, a move that could revolutionize the way we think about sustainability and energy efficiency in the tech industry. As the demand for electric vehicles […]
US researchers unlock clean lithium for EVs, could cut extraction emissions by 50%
US Researchers Unlock Clean Lithium for EVs, Could Cut Extraction Emissions by 50% University of Connecticut engineers are developing a more sustainable method for extracting lithium, a critical component in the batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs). This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the EV industry by significantly reducing the environmental impact of lithium […]
Lithium battery with built-in fire suppressant could make EVs and gadgets much safer
Lithium Battery with Built-In Fire Suppressant: Revolutionizing Safety in EVs and Gadgets Lithium metal batteries promise far more energy storage than current lithium-ion cells. They can deliver significantly higher energy densities, which is crucial for the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) and portable electronic devices. However, one of the primary concerns associated with lithium batteries […]
From coin cells to packs, Alberta’s water battery breakthrough expands energy options
From coin cells to packs, Alberta’s water battery breakthrough expands energy options Engineering researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a method to dramatically improve the storage capacity of rechargeable batteries using water-based solutions. This breakthrough in energy storage technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we power our gadgets, vehicles, and even […]
World’s first sun-powered thermal desalination tech extracts lithium, cuts brine waste
World’s First Sun-Powered Thermal Desalination Tech Extracts Lithium, Cuts Brine Waste Australian National University (ANU) researchers have developed a simple, cost-effective technique that could transform how we approach desalination and lithium extraction. This innovative technology harnesses the power of the sun to drive thermal desalination processes, offering a sustainable solution to two pressing global challenges: […]
EV range world record shattered as Lucid Air goes 750 miles on a single charge
EV range world record shattered as Lucid Air goes 750 miles on a single charge The Lucid Air Grand Touring has secured a Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, reaching an astonishing 750 miles. This milestone not only demonstrates the impressive capabilities of electric vehicles […]
New tech lets scientists extract lithium from water using cheap, scalable membrane
Forget mines, the next lithium rush might come from the ocean. In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed new technology that allows for the extraction of lithium from water using a cheap and scalable membrane. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the way we source lithium, a critical component in the production of batteries […]
EV can get range boost with German firm’s temperature prediction tech for electric motor
EVs Get Range Boost with German Firm’s Temperature Prediction Tech for Electric Motors A German company’s latest technology enhances the temperature prediction accuracy of electric motors. This can revolutionize the efficiency and performance of electric vehicles, offering a significant range boost that could reshape the future of transportation. Electric vehicles have been gaining popularity due […]
New low-cost ‘water battery’ breakthrough offers high-stability over 220 cycles of use
New Low-Cost ‘Water Battery’ Breakthrough Offers High-Stability Over 220 Cycles of Use Researchers have developed an aqueous organic redox flow battery (AORFB) demonstrating stable performance with no signs of degradation over 220 cycles of use. This groundbreaking innovation in energy storage technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we store and utilize renewable energy, […]