Switching to electric cars is now shaping up as a major turning point in industry. With support from national leaders, cleaner ways to get around are gaining ground. Billions flow into fresh tech as ...

Lithium batteries are about 93% cheaper than they were 15 years ago, making energy storage projects economically viable where ...

Lithium has become the default choice for battery-powered systems, but its limitations — from volatile supply chains to short lifespans — are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Offgrid Energy ...

Electric vehicles are colliding with a hard reality: lithium is expensive, supply chains are fragile, and safety concerns still unsettle buyers. A new generation of solid-state sodium-ion batteries ...

Batteries based on sodium ions are entering mass production. Some researchers say they could ultimately be a cheaper, safer ...

Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for lithium is set to grow rapidly over the next 25 years. A new analysis from the ...

With the global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) accelerating, China is cementing its dominance over the lithium supply chain by pouring investment into African mines, creating a new center of gravity ...

Researchers are investigating how 3D printers could achieve unprecedented levels of precision when creating batteries, opening the door for new innovations. Schematic overview of the design, ...

Discover 5 breakthrough battery technologies that promise longer EV range, safer homes, and cheaper energy—all powered by American innovation. Your smartphone, electric car and home solar array all ...

Oxford researchers have found a way to visualize one of the most hidden — yet critical — components inside lithium-ion batteries. By tagging polymer binders with traceable markers, they revealed how ...