New research from MIT could shed light on the inner workings of a new type of lithium ion battery, for the first time showing scientists why exactly it performs so well. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

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 ...

Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even ...

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of battery-operated small form factor devices such as tablet PCs, handheld video games, standalone movie players, digital photo frames, ...

Lithium-ion batteries power our favorite gadgets—but they can be dangerous if misused. Learn how to spot risks, charge safely ...

No matter how much you take care of your Lithium-ion power tool batteries, they'll eventually wear out from use. Over time, they suffer from capacity loss, where they no longer hold the same amount of ...

UL Research Institutes is sharing how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of lithium-ion battery safety to prevent battery fires at home and on-the-go, as tech gifts top holiday wish lists and people prepare to ...

Jody Only is an author and photographer. Within the last five years in the auto industry, she has had bylines with TopSpeed, HotCars, LSXmag, Engine Labs, Chevy HardCore, and Street Muscle. She is a ...

Given the limited supply and high price of battery-grade lithium and other advanced battery materials, alternative battery chemistries are being researched. Some avenues, such as sodium-ion batteries, ...

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, scooters and electric cars — but the increasingly common energy source can spark fires so intense that they challenge veteran firefighters. The fires burn hotter, ...