New research from MIT could shed light on the inner workings of a new type of lithium ion battery, for the first time showing scientists why exactly it performs so well. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

Lithium-ion batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, leading to fires. Now, researchers have used new materials that they say can make batteries safer.

Trace tungsten dopants stabilize lithium-rich battery cathodes, sharply reducing voltage fade over hundreds of cycles.

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

By eliminating "ion traffic jams," researchers have uncovered the hidden potential of hard carbon anodes in sodium-ion ...

Southern California Energy and AES Southland have announced a new 100MW lithium-ion battery facility to come online by 2021. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window ...

A new sodium-ion battery offers a cheaper and safer alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems, scientists say, paving ...

The worldwide push for sustainability requires better, more durable batteries to support renewable energy systems and ubiquitous electronic devices.

SALT LAKE CITY — Several fires across northern Utah sparked by lithium ion battery-powered equipment have kept fire crews busy. Now, they're reminding Utahns how to safely store, use, charge and ...