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A new generation of cheaper batteries is sweeping the EV industry
What I’m referring to here is a subtle change in the makeup of EV batteries that carries some significant implications. A ...
Why you should never throw batteries in the trash or curbside recycling
"The most important thing when it comes to battery safety is don't throw them in the trash, and don't throw them in your regular recycling," said Jon Monger, director of the county's Department of ...
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Recycling batteries with citric acid: Research introduces highly efficient process for NCM lithium-ion batteries
A simple, highly efficient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly process could provide a viable pathway for the sustainable recycling of depleted lithium-ion batteries (LIBs): No chemicals beyond ...
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Revolutionary AI tech detects EV battery fire before ignition with 94% accuracy
A lithium-ion battery about to catch fire makes a distinct click-hiss as gases escape. NIST researchers have trained AI to ...
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Researchers make breakthrough discovery with unexpected material that could make EV batteries cheaper and safer: 'It's an important step'
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are developing a safer and more affordable manganese cathode for ...
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
Electric cars are still very safe to drive and own in most circumstances. However, during extreme situations like hurricanes and flooding, it is very important to keep EV battery packs from becoming ...
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'Game changer' in lithium extraction: Researchers develop novel electrochemical reactor
Researchers have developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions, offering a promising approach to address the growing demand for lithium used in ...
Expion360 Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Q3 Sequential Revenue Growth of 8.7% Driven by New Products and Technologies Seven New OEM and Distributor Relationships to Equip New Campe ...
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AI can 'hear' when a lithium battery is about to catch fire
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a way to use sound to detect when ...
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Electrochemical reactor grabs 97.5% of lithium from geothermal sources
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from our vape pens to electric cars, but they have one glaring issue: they rely on ...
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Major automaker teams up with tech firm on batteries that could set a whole new standard in EV design: 'Proud to lead this pioneering project'
Altilium has unveiled its EcoCathode solution, allowing companies like Jaguar Land Rover to build EV batteries from recycled ...
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Research reveals unseen factors behind lithium-ion battery degradation
An international team of scientists has identified a surprising factor that accelerates the degradation of lithium-ion batteries leading to a steady loss of charge. This discovery provides a new ...