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
Innovator Gene Berdichevsky Exploring new materials for better lithium-ion batteries. 2017-08-16T07:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Tesla’s Model 3 Is a Long Way from Elon Musk’s Grand Goal Many things still need to change before electric vehicles can become a mainstream choice. by James Temple 2017-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Flashes of Inspiration Advances in LEDs and lithium-ion batteries have produced some unusual new flashlights. by Simson Garfinkel 2013-12-23T13:15:20-05:00
Sustainable Energy Grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliners Use Batteries Prone to Overheating A fire last week and a forced landing today have brought the possibility of such problems to the forefront. by Kevin Bullis 2013-01-16T16:35:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Building Cheap Batteries to Circumvent the Grid Startup Aquion prepares to ramp up production of products for storing power in remote microgrids. by Kevin Bullis 2012-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Tough Times for U.S. EV Battery Makers Companies need more consumer demand for electric vehicles to grow rapidly. by Kevin Bullis 2012-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy A Second Life for Old Vehicle Batteries GM and Nissan hope to reduce costs by reusing depleted batteries. by Kevin Bullis 2010-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy New Battery for Cheap Electric Vehicles Founder of A123 Systems starts a new company to commercialize the technology. by Kevin Bullis 2010-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Hyundai Bets on Lithium-Ion Batteries The 2011 Sonata Hybrid will be the first mass-market car to use the battery technology. by John Voelcker 2010-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
