Fool's gold may be valuable after all after 'unheard of' discovery
Scientists found an abundance of lithium in fool's gold—a new source of the much sought-after element which is used in batteries.
Scientists may have found way for EVs to go further on one charge
The use of a special gel in batteries could increase the distance EVs can travel without recharging by nearly 200 miles.
Chinese electric car maker livestreams 600-mile drive on single charge
China's NIO wants to take on Tesla with a new and more powerful EV battery
China set to lose out to India in Apple's iPhone 16
Apple's battery suppliers are moving to set up their base in India while cutting production in China.
US moves to cut China's electric vehicle power
American consumers will see a reduction in their tax credit when purchasing an electric vehicles manufactured with Chinese parts.
In a decade, electric cars could go 745 miles before needing to recharge
Future electric vehicles could go further than ever before thanks to new battery technology.
Democrats, Corporations Make 'Made in America' a Trojan Horse for China
When push comes to shove, President Biden and many corporations trade their integrity—and our country's resiliency—for the convenience of Chinese manufacturing.
Honda pulls back the curtain on its electric cars, battery and eVOTL plans
The sensible Japanese brand had a disruptive streak in its DNA from Day One.
Common element may help solve lithium battery woes of electric cars
"This could be the most exciting thing to happen in the battery industry for a long time," the director of technology at a U.K.-based startup said.
Lithium "white gold rush" in Nevada could desecrate native land
Lithium mining is incredibly destructive to the land and can result in soil erosion, sinkhole formation, and contamination of groundwater and surface water.
Deep-Sea Mining: Is It Worth the Cost?
The mining involves collecting minerals from the ocean floor for use in battery manufacture, and it can affect deep-sea communities.
California Got 'Lucky' Avoiding Blackouts Amid Energy Crisis: Expert
The state also relied heavily on its new fleet of batteries to cover the high-energy usage gap during evening hours.
Scientists Say They've Created Sustainable Battery Out of Shellfish Casings
Scientists created the device out of chitin, the major structural component of crustaceans.
New Battery for Electric Vehicles Can Withstand Extreme Temps: Scientists
Scientists say the batteries would allow EVs to travel further on a single charge in cold temperatures - and they would be less prone to overheating in hot climates.
Honda To Unveil 30 Electric Vehicles By 2030
For the next eight years, Honda plans to invest about $28 billion in the development of its electric vehicles.
In Solving One Climate Crisis, Let's Not Create Another
The majority of people are yet to drive electric cars. When they do, we'll need far better battery recycling infrastructure and awareness.
Freight Train Companies Testing Hydrogen-, Battery-Powered Locomotives
All railroads cautioned that at this stage, they are only pilot tests, and new options won't be ready to replace diesel locomotives for several years at least.
Mercedes Plans Battery Electric Versions of Every Model by 2025
Mercedes-Benz is planning to give customers battery electric options for every one of its models by 2025 as part of a multi-billion dollar investment.
Batteries Made with Nuclear Waste may Provide 'Near Infinite' Power Source
Researchers created a type of diamond that can generate a small electrical current when placed in close proximity to radioactive material. Could it be a new energy source?
Scientists Accidentally Create 'Wonder Material'
The two-dimensional material has a number of remarkable properties.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Could Power America's Future
Scientists find supervolcanoes potentially host huge reservoirs of lithium in their ancient deposits.
U.S. Navy Bans E-Cigarettes After Multiple Injuries
The Navy has placed an indefiinte ban on the use of e-cigarettes on all its vessels and aircraft.
How a 94-Year-Old Genius May Save the Planet
John Goodenough's lithium-ion batteries changed consumer electronics in the 1980s. Can his new, glass-based batteries spur the electric car revolution?
Tesla and Panasonic Extend Partnership Beyond Batteries
The electronics maker has placed automotive applications at the center of a growth strategy.
New Edible Batteries Could Power Tiny Medical Devices
An edible battery that could safely pass through the human body could open up a whole new form of ingestible medicine.
Patent Shows Google Hasn't Given Up on Glass
Google Glass has disappeared from public view recently, but Google hasn't given up on it just yet.
Dyson to Invest $1.4B Creating Next-Gen Batteries
Dyson expects to spend $7 million per week on research and development in 2016.
The Foldable, Five Cent Battery Powered by Bacteria
The super cheap batteries could power paper-based diagnostic tools.
Graphene: The Miracle Material Making a Comeback
The super-light, super-strong material is now becoming popular in the sports industry.