The manufacturer of power supplies for wireless headphones and smartwatches has made significant progress. The company has developed a new compound that could significantly extend the life of electronic devices. But initial enthusiasm is dampened by a Czech expert. TDK, known to older generations as a maker of cassette tapes and VHS tapes, no...
Firm QuantumScape has reported promising results in the prototype tests of so-called solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, a division of the automaker Volkswagen, according to The Autopian. This technology assures a higher energy density compared to existing batteries, reduces fire risk by eliminating flammable electrolytes, and promises ...
One of the "revolutionary" inventions that technologists (and journalists) have been talking about for years is finally coming to market. But more important than the deadlines is the fact that development still hasn't stopped. Lithium batteries have been on the market for more than a quarter of a century. In that time, they have changed signific...
China has massively subsidised EVs for 13 years and transformed the entire industry. It holds global dominance over the supply chain. What will be Europe's attitude towards Chinese cars? In 2022, 10.5 million battery cars (including hybrids) will be sold globally, including 6.2 million in China, where one in four cars sold is battery-powered....
Lithium-ion batteries are a breakthrough in energy technology. They're in everything from electric cars to mobile phones. They are also extremely efficient at storing energy, so you can put a lot of power into a small battery. But lithium-ion batteries have several drawbacks. The batteries are made from materials that can only be obtained in ...
