Just Hype? New Study Challenges Core Assumptions About Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries
LLZO-based solid-state batteries show limited energy density gains and face production challenges; hybrid electrolytes may be ...
Coin-sized nuclear 3V battery with 50-year lifespan enters mass production
Energy storage technology has reached a transformative milestone as the BV100, a miniature atomic energy battery, enters mass ...
Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it
Publicly reported fire incidents at waste and recycling facilities also hit 398, a new high since Fire Rover began compiling ...
This safe nuclear battery could last decades on a single charge
This kind of nuclear battery would only be the size of a finger, and such long-lasting nuclear batteries could enable ...
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Sodium-iron battery startup to challenge Li-ion for extended storage
We've long relied on lithium-ion batteries for long-term energy storage, but they can be expensive to produce and maintain ...
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Iron-sodium EV battery challenges Tesla Megapack, offers 7,000 cycles 20-year-life
US startup Inlyte has introduced an iron-sodium battery designed for both mid-range (4–10 hours) and long-duration (24+ hours ...
Elecom’s world-first Na-ion power bank has 10x more charging cycles than Li-ion
The first sodium-ion power bank to hit the market brings several benefits over conventional lithium-ion power banks, ...
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China makes batteries that run on gravity, could be an end run for lithium-ion
Geopolitical Appeal: China’s dominance in lithium-ion supply chains poses a paradox—it benefits from existing battery technology ... Some mines stretch 3 kilometers deep, vastly exceeding ...