Scientists build first working quantum battery prototype, uses lasers to charge in femtoseconds
The prototype stores energy far longer than it takes to charge
User says Apple Watch caused severe wrist burns, case still unresolved six months later
The customer says months of calls, emails, and store visits led nowhere
YouTuber built a car powered by 500 discarded vapes, and drove it 18 miles
The takeaway: A small car parked in a rainy British driveway might seem an unlikely place for a battery revolution. Yet that's where engineer and YouTuber Chris Doel has built the world's first vape-powered vehicle – a working proof of concept that challenges both the limits of lithium-ion recycling and society's growing mountain of electronic waste.
Experimental lithium-metal battery delivers 700 Wh/kg and works in extreme cold
New electrolyte maintains high performance even at -50 °C
BYD showcases Blade EV battery with ultra-fast 9-minute recharging
Range anxiety is officially a thing of the past
What happens when you try to power a desktop PC with 56 AA batteries?
An experiment pushes consumer alkaline batteries to their limits in the name of science and stubborn curiosity
US grid battery storage hits record, even as clean energy incentives are rolled back
America's power grid just crossed a battery tipping point
Tofu brine could power safer batteries that last decades, researchers say
A new neutral-electrolyte battery survives more than 120,000 cycles without fire risk
New discovery lets sodium-ion batteries store more energy while purifying water
Researchers find that hydration, not heat-treatment, is more efficient
Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck leans on efficiency instead of a massive battery pack
New EV platform uses structural LFP cells, zonal electronics, and F1-grade aero
UCLA scientists modernize Edison's nickel-iron battery, use it to store solar power
Nature-inspired nanoclusters point to longer-lasting, faster-charging energy storage
EV batteries age twice as fast with ultra-fast charging
Geotab's analysis of more than 22,000 vehicles reveals how charging habits shape long-term performance
3D-printed batteries aim to reshape energy storage in small devices
Material Hybrid Manufacturing sees a path that goes past cylindrical cells and into curved, complex surfaces
New AI model can predict battery lifespan after only 50 cycles
The system reduces the time and energy required for testing by up to 95 percent
A new chemical trick could extend lithium-ion battery life without redesigning cells
Scientists find a simpler way to protect battery cathodes
Lasers could soon keep military drones flying indefinitely
Wireless laser system delivers kilowatt-class power to drones at kilometer range
Realme says its 10,001mAh P4 Power phone can last nearly four days
It's not a brick, either
Study finds EV batteries are surprisingly durable, but DC fast charging is bad news
Hot climates and frequent charging cycles speed up degradation
The next EV breakthrough isn't the car, it's the battery factory
Solvent-free electrodes promise smaller factories and lower costs
Why it matters: High-efficiency battery factories, not faster cars, are emerging as the real test of who wins the next phase of the EV race. The companies that can strip energy use, floor space, and solvents out of cell production are beginning to show how electric vehicles could finally hit mass-market price points without sacrificing range or performance.
These paper batteries made from plants want to replace AA and AAA cells
Moving from tech demo to real production
Forward-looking: What started as a curiosity at CES 2025 has quietly matured into one of the show's most convincing sustainability narratives a year later. Flint, the Singapore-based startup developing a fully cellulose-based paper battery, is now in production and gearing up to supply its renewable power cells to major electronics partners, including Logitech, Amazon, and Apple accessory maker Nimble.
The battery boom is reviving US graphite mining after decades of dormancy
The US is betting on domestic graphite to reduce reliance on China
A supervolcano caldera in the US could host the world's largest lithium deposit to date
A potential boon for the tech industry, a contentious issue for people living nearby
New nanotech generator could replace batteries in tiny devices
Forward-looking: A European research team involving scientists from DESY and Hamburg University of Technology have unveiled a newly demonstrated triboelectric nanogenerator that produces electricity by pushing water in and out of nanoporous silicon. Their work marks a significant step toward battery-free power for sensors and other low-power devices.
Tesla is quietly trying to build US cars with zero China-made parts
Its accelerating its supply chain shift to Mexico and Southeast Asia as tariffs and chip disputes bite
OnePlus 15 launches with a massive 7,300 mAh battery
The OnePlus 15 has debuted to strong first reviews, driven largely by the big battery that offers reliable two-day endurance. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (what a name) delivers flagship performance, too, but reviewers note that the cameras are a downgrade compared to last year's model.