Climate Change Why lithium-ion may rule batteries for a long time to come Materials scientist Gerd Ceder is overseeing a research effort to extend the capabilities of the dominant form of energy storage, using a new class of compounds. by James Temple 2018-09-12T07:00:00-04:00
Climate Change This battery advance could make electric vehicles far cheaper Sila Nanotechnologies has pulled off double-digit performance gains for lithium-ion batteries, promising to lower costs or add capabilities for cars and phones. by James Temple 2018-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Climate Change This Startup Developed a Promising New Battery Material—and a Novel Survival Strategy Kenan Sahin made $1.5 billion on his first company. Now he’s using his resources and experience to advance lithium-ion cathodes, propel electric vehicles, and help other battery startups succeed. by James Temple 2017-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Tesla’s Cheaper Model 3 Could Strain Charging Infrastructure The more-affordable Tesla Model 3, to be unveiled Thursday, is projected to sell in huge numbers. But will there be enough places to charge them? by Ryan Bradley 2016-03-29T14:29:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2016: Tesla Autopilot The electric-vehicle maker sent its cars a software update that suddenly made autonomous driving a reality. by Ryan Bradley 2016-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Business Impact Tesla’s Money Problems Are No Surprise Tesla’s future depends on exploiting the relationship between several different technologies, and that’s an expensive proposition. by David R. Keith 2015-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Climate Change Where’s the Affordable Carbon Fiber Automobile? A test drive of the Alfa Romeo 4C reveals what a difference carbon fiber can make in a car. by Bradley Berman 2015-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact Dreams of an Automotive Industry in Uganda The East African country of Uganda hopes to establish an automotive industry to boost its economy and provide employment for its young, fast-growing population. by Daniel Lovering 2015-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Designer Carbons Are Getting a Boost from Nanotechnology Manufactured materials could lead to breakthroughs in batteries, supercapacitors, and eventually carbon-capture systems. by Richard Martin 2015-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Artificial Intelligence Some Tesla Owners Pimp Their Rides with Code A few Tesla drivers are rewriting the programming in the Model S to make the car do interesting new things. by Will Knight 2015-05-07T13:45:00-04:00