Solid electrolytes are neither volatile nor flammable, unlike the liquid electrolytes used in conventional lithium-ion batteries. Discovery of a new lithium-air battery that can store much more energy ...

As it prepares to more fully electrify its RV fleet with some exciting innovations, Airstream is stepping closer by beefing up the available power on its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper vans and small ...

Scientists at Japan's Tokyo Metropolitan University have taken aim at a common problem plaguing next-generation lithium metal batteries, finding a promising solution in a salty liquid that reduces ...

The big picture: Among the many alternative solutions to traditional lithium-ion batteries, researchers are experimenting with lithium-air designs. A new innovation in the space could solve many of ...

The newly discovered material rapidly conducts lithium ions and is made from non-toxic, earth-abundant elements, potentially improving the safety and efficiency of lithium ion batteries. This ...

Conventional lithium-ion batteries are known to present a fire risk, and can even cause explosions in certain cases. The widespread usage of lithium-ion batteries, in everything from electric vehicles ...

Artificial intelligence can accelerate the process of finding and testing new materials, and now researchers have used that ability to develop a battery that is less dependent on the costly mineral ...

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are currently the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide, powering countless portable electronics, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles. While they are known ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have drastically lowered the quantity of fluorine—which is bad for the environment—needed to stabilize batteries. By developing a new electrolyte design for lithium metal ...

Scientists have revealed that the new generation of batteries could get higher lifespan with the help of their new imaging technique. Developed by researchers from UCLA, the technique allows for ...