Traditionally, large power plants could keep the system in balance. As the share of variable renewable energy generation increases and EV charging becomes more common, we need much more flexibility in ...

Since the late 1800s, rechargeable batteries have revolutionized how we store and use energy in many ways. Although batteries ...

Studies on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into local energy markets have been hindered by the high computational ...

Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have developed a new model for understanding electric vehicle battery health, making predictions of remaining lifespan more accurate by up to 70%. The idea ...

Inspired by the electric shock capabilities of electric eels, scientists have developed a soft, stretchable “jelly” battery ideal for wearable devices or soft robotics, according to a new paper ...

If you need to send something far from a recharge outlet, then you’re going need a nuclear battery. These long-running power sources come in all shapes and sizes, and have many different methods for ...

An innovative new computational model developed by an engineer could lead to fast-charging lithium-ion batteries that are safer and longer-lasting. Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, ...

The world of batteries may seem like a uniform realm to most, where lead acid and lithium batteries are the main players in different vehicles. However, beneath the surface lies a fascinating array of ...

Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources into the U.S. power grid. However, there is a lack of safe and reliable ...

Chinese tech giant Alibaba entered the AI-powered smart glasses race on Thursday with the release of its Quark headsets in ...