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IEEE Spectrum February 2011 Neil Savage |
Batteries That Breathe Using oxygen as a cathode could give lithium batteries 10 times the energy |
Popular Mechanics December 2009 Michael Belfiore |
How Better Place's Robotic Battery Swap Stations Work It takes more than just a vehicle to convince consumers to adopt electric cars. Recharging their batteries has to be as easy as filling up a tank of gas. |
PC Magazine May 1, 2009 Sascha Segan |
Upgrade Your Phone's Battery If you've had your phone for more than a year, you'll be surprised at how much a new battery can liven it up. |
BusinessWeek July 16, 2009 Rowley & Hall |
A Future Shock for Electric Cars? This summer marks a milestone in green motoring. Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Motor will soon start selling its $48,000 electric minicar, the i-MiEV, beating out Subaru, Nissan Motor, and China's BYD Auto, all of which have designs on the electric-car market. |
Chemistry World October 10, 2013 Rowan Frame |
Molten air -- a new class of battery Scientists from the US have invented a new type of battery. The so-called 'molten air batteries' have among the highest electrical storage capacities of all battery types to date. |
Fast Company August 8, 2011 Rachel Z. Arndt |
Per-Ivar Sellergren Talks Electric Power Airplanes Here comes the next generation of innovators revolutionizing batteries. Per-Ivar Sellergren is helping Volvo put energy storage - both batteries and high-power supercapacitors - in the body panels of cars. |
The Motley Fool August 15, 2006 Jack Uldrich |
Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Dangerous to Investors? Dell's recall could place a cloud over lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Investors, take note. |
National Defense October 2006 Robert H. Williams |
15-Year Battery Sought for Civilian, Military Satellites Production of a relatively lightweight battery with an operating life of 15 years in space is the goal of Yardney Technical Products Inc. |
The Motley Fool January 6, 2012 Alex Planes |
America's Sad Love Affair With the Electric Car The biggest letdown is still under the hood. |
Fast Company August 8, 2011 Rachel Z. Arndt |
Maria StrA mme On Making A Lithium-Ion Battery Using Algae Here comes the next generation of innovators revolutionizing batteries. Maria StrA mme was on the research team that developed a battery using algae. |
Fast Company Neal Ungerleider |
Huawei's New Batteries Charge To 48% In Five Minutes The new lithium-ion batteries, Huawei says, charge at about ten times the speed of a normal battery. |
InternetNews July 6, 2010 |
Microsoft to License InstaLoad Battery Tech Microsoft announces plans to bring to market a technology to simplify battery installation, eliminating the polarity issue that delineates positive from negative. |
National Defense August 2012 Dan Parsons |
Power Supply A Consistent Challenge As Troops Use More Gadgets U.S. troops have a technological advantage over most enemies. But each new gadget they wield comes with a need for power and, at-times, with a hidden logistical tail. |
IEEE Spectrum May 2010 Prachi Patel |
Batteries That Go With the Flow A new battery design promises to even out fluctuations in solar and wind power |
Popular Mechanics March 2007 Jim Motavalli |
3 Big Questions for the Electric Car's Future With big pushes from GM, Ford and Toyota, plug-in hybrids are back in the spotlight, but lurking in the shadows is the same old problem: building a lightweight, powerful, affordable battery. |
Chemistry World September 18, 2012 Laura Howes |
Battery boost for electric cars The UK government, in collaboration with industry, is to create a new UK energy storage R&D center to accelerate the development of batteries for vehicles. |
Chemistry World March 11, 2009 Hayley Birch |
Super battery could power electric cars Scientists in the US have built a lithium based 'super battery' that releases its charge 100 times faster than a regular rechargeable. |
IEEE Spectrum March 2009 Samuel K. Moore |
A Rapid-Recharge Lithium Battery MIT scientists tweak lithium formula to let battery discharge in seconds |
Popular Mechanics October 2008 Allie Townsend |
3 Burning Questions on Li-ion Safety for Battery Guru Peter Roth The official unveiling of the production Chevy Volt plug-in car made it clear that lithium-ion battery research could be the key to next-gen hybrids. But are these batteries safe to use on our roads? |
The Motley Fool October 31, 2006 Jack Uldrich |
3M: A Safe Play in Lithium Ion Batteries Given 3M's size, its global presence, and its generally favorable reputation, manufacturers looking to avoid the cost and hassles of another potential recall might select the company's lithium-ion batteries over some of its competitors. Investors, take note. |
Chemistry World April 21, 2015 Osman Mohamed |
Ultrasound test echoes with battery charge Researchers in the US have shown that ultrasound echoes can indicate density changes to provide a simple and non-invasive method for measuring charge within any battery. |
PC Magazine March 16, 2004 Carol A. Mangis |
Pep Up Your Mobile Phone Most mobile phone users have run down their batteries at inopportune times. |
Chemistry World October 13, 2011 Fay Nolan Neylan |
Fluoride Shuttle Batteries Lift Off Scientists in Germany say that a rechargeable battery that works on the basis of fluoride transfer between electrodes could have a better storage capacity than current batteries. |
Chemistry World August 8, 2010 Lewis Brindley |
Wet batteries power up The performance of water-based lithium-ion batteries has been greatly boosted by removing oxygen from the power cells, report Chinese researchers. |
Fast Company November 2010 Greg Lindsay |
How Interstate Is Shaping the Future of Rechargeable Batteries The worldwide market for rechargeable batteries is expected to grow from $36 billion in 2008 to $51 billion by 2013 - and nearly $10 billion in the United States alone. |
IEEE Spectrum January 2007 John Voelcker |
Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Cars Hybrid cars need to travel farther in electric-only mode, and that means lithium-ion battery technologies have a lot riding on them. |
Chemistry World March 31, 2011 Kate McAlpine |
Water result for Li battery technology A new approach to alkali batteries, in which the cathode is dissolved in water that flows through the system, could overcome the limitations of currently available batteries |
The Motley Fool June 1, 2011 Adam J. Crawford |
Last Call for Ethanol The corn-based fuel is losing legislative support. |
The Motley Fool April 11, 2011 Travis Hoium |
Energy Storage and the Future of Energy Batteries and compressed air will play a role in making renewable energies more effective. |
Chemistry World May 1, 2015 Tim Wogan |
Exploding batteries caught on camera Researchers have tracked the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries, using high-speed computed tomography and radiography together with thermal imaging to work out what goes on inside the batteries as they overheat. |
The Motley Fool June 18, 2010 Andrew Bond |
Rags to Riches for Afghanistan and Automakers? Vast riches of lithium in Afghanistan could play a key role in the push for greener cars. |
Chemistry World July 10, 2012 |
Coolant to put electric cars in the fast lane Battery temperature is critical for performance and safety, but it's a tricky business cooling the large batteries needed for electric vehicles. Now, scientists in Germany have developed a new coolant which promises to cool batteries on hot days. |
InternetNews August 14, 2007 Larry Barrett |
Hot Talk: Nokia Warns of Defective Batteries Nokia says as many as 46 million batteries could overheat while charging. |
Chemistry World December 3, 2013 Emily James |
Lithium -- sulfur batteries ready to go the distance A non-stop trip from London to Paris in an eco-friendly car could soon be possible, if powered by the latest lithium -- sulfur battery created by scientists in the US. |
The Motley Fool November 11, 2010 Michael Kanellos |
A123 Systems Sees Shipment Shrink, but Tomorrow Better, Really The Massachusetts-based battery company reported increased losses, and reiterated an alliance to produce car batteries for the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. |
Chemistry World September 15, 2009 Lewis Brindley |
Super-thin batteries made from paper and algae Although the batteries have lower voltage and power density than conventional batteries, their low cost and flexibility hold great promise for applications where metal-based batteries are impractical. |
Popular Mechanics December 20, 2007 Logan Ward |
New Nanowire Battery Life Reaches From iPods to Electric Cars Lithium-ion batteries that power most devices may soon be able to hold 10 times as much power. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics September 2008 John Keller |
Lithium Batteries Are Still the Choice to Power Manpack Military Gear Lithium batteries are small, lightweight, and efficient, but also important is it's ability to function properly in temperature extremes. |
PC Magazine December 21, 2005 Bill Howard |
Getting the Most from Your Batteries Batteries light up our lives and a whole array of devices. Here's how to choose and use them. |
PC World January 9, 2003 Anne B. McDonald |
New Batteries Said to Charge in 15 Minutes Rayovac's I-C3 technology pairs new charger and batteries for much longer life and faster recharge. |
Home Theater December 18, 2008 |
It's Official: Panasonic Buys Sanyo The merger will give Panasonic a stronger presence in the battery business, including batteries for future electric cars. That two companies of such size are merging is also being viewed as a symptom of recent worldwide economic troubles. |
Entrepreneur October 2004 Sara Wilson |
Shock Value A belief in the power of batteries charged this couple up for franchise ownership. |
The Motley Fool July 28, 2010 Mark Boslet |
Lithium Battery Oversupply Debate Rages Makers of lithium-ion batteries are rapidly expanding their factories in anticipation of a ballooning market for electric cars. The trouble is, none of them can be sure what the demand will be. |
The Motley Fool November 17, 2010 Travis Hoium |
This Battery Company Packs a Wallop China's Advanced Battery Technologies is putting American battery manufacturers to shame. |
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2008 |
Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-polymer batteries can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
National Defense June 2012 Dan Parsons |
Effort to Reduce Battery Weight May Soon Hit Brick Wall Industry and military scientists continue the search for lighter and more efficient batteries, with a renewed focus on reducing loads carried by soldiers that affect their mobility and health. |
National Defense December 2011 Eric Beidel |
Algae Holds Power to Extend Battery Life Researchers at Georgia Tech and Clemson University believe that material extracted from common brown algae can be used to bind lithium-ion batteries, boosting their ability to store energy. |
IEEE Spectrum December 2008 Prachi Patel-Predd |
A Battery-Capacitor Hybrid for Hybrids Engineers give lead-acid batteries a makeover by crossing them with ultracapacitors. |
IEEE Spectrum April 2010 Anne-Marie Corley |
Nissan's All-Electric Leaf Doesn't Stint on Performance The Nissan Leaf is limited only by the range of its battery's charge |
Chemistry World July 25, 2013 Jeanne Therese Andres |
Long-life lithium sulfide batteries Scientists from the US and China have identified a polymer that makes lithium sulfide batteries last longer. |