This may sound crazy, but scientists have actually managed to turn the humble brick into a battery that can store electricity. Now you might be asking yourself: how is this possible? Well, the new technology exploits the porous nature of fired red bricks by filling the pores … [Read more...] about Scientists have turned the humble brick into a battery
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Battery supplier claims new design can power a vehicle for 1.2 million miles
Electric vehicles had their biggest year yet in 2019, with their total market share amounting to 2.5 percent at the end of the year. While it may seem like a small percentage, it represents significant growth for the electric vehicle industry. To speed up this transition … [Read more...] about Battery supplier claims new design can power a vehicle for 1.2 million miles
EU to force makers of smartphones to install easily replaceable batteries
Back in the age of flip phones, replacing cellphone batteries used to be quite easy. Now, however, smartphones keep their battery compartments sealed off, meaning that users often have to replace the entire device or navigate a complicated repair process when they can no longer … [Read more...] about EU to force makers of smartphones to install easily replaceable batteries
Old EV batteries could serve new energy purpose after they reach their end
In the last couple of years, the number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) being sold worldwide has been growing at a promising rate, and that’s good news for the environment. The problem, however, is that when these cars reach the end of the road, they are expected to leave their old … [Read more...] about Old EV batteries could serve new energy purpose after they reach their end
IBM has developed a sustainable successor to the dirty lithium-ion battery
Yesterday we published a story (emissary section) about a new lithium-sulfur battery that has a capacity five times higher than that of lithium-ion batteries, which means it can keep a phone charged for five days. Today, we bring you another major advancement in batteries: a … [Read more...] about IBM has developed a sustainable successor to the dirty lithium-ion battery