A factory in Sacramento will be first in the country to make a new alternative to lithium-ion at commercial scale.

As a result, battery technology is transforming from a backup system into a critical component of modern power architecture.

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world full of electronics, batteries have become an indispensable part of our day-to-day lives. From fitness trackers like Fitbit to ...

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, laptops, tablets, toothbrushes, and even electric cars. These rechargeable tools have revolutionized modern life, but they often ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world full of electronics, lithium-ion batteries have become the industry standard for a wide range of rechargeable electronic devices.

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous. Compared with the lead-acid versions that have dominated the battery market for decades, lithium-ion batteries can charge ...

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries combine the abundance and affordability of sulfur with an energy storage capability far beyond that of current lithium-ion technologies. Practical deployment, however, ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...