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 The $2.5 trillion reason we can’t rely on batteries to clean up the grid Fluctuating solar and wind power require lots of energy storage, and lithium-ion batteries seem like the obvious choice—but they are far too expensive to play a major role. by James Temple 2018-07-27T07:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Inexpensive Electric Cars May Arrive Sooner Than You Think A new study suggests that battery-powered vehicles are close to being cost-effective for most people. by Mike Orcutt 2015-04-02T14:52:21-04:00
Sustainable Energy Battery Material Prevents Fires, Stores Five Times the Energy Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a solid electrolyte to replace flammable ones used in lithium-ion batteries. by Kevin Bullis 2013-01-25T15:38:10-05:00
Business Impact Tesla to Use High-Energy Batteries from Panasonic A new partnership could help the automaker increase the range of its vehicles. by Kevin Bullis 2010-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Sodium-Ion Cells for Cheap Energy Storage DOE funds the development of low-cost sodium-ion batteries. by Kevin Bullis 2009-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Business Impact High-Energy Batteries Coming to Market Rechargeable zinc-air batteries can store three times the energy of a lithium-ion battery. by Kevin Bullis 2009-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Longer-Running Electric-Car Batteries Silicon-nanotube electrodes may enable lithium-ion batteries to store 10 times more charge. by Katherine Bourzac 2009-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact A Consumer Revolution Our collective demand for environmental responsibility has stimulated the market. by Christina Lampe-Onnerud 2009-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Nanowire Advance for Lithium Batteries Electrodes made of carbon-silicon nanowires could boost the life and performance of lithium-ion batteries. by Prachi Patel 2009-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
