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Electric vehicle fires are very rare. The risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higher
Hussein Dia, Swinburne University of Technology
Two electric vehicle fires have been reported in Australia this week. Five cars were destroyed after a lithium battery...
Pixel-by-pixel analysis yields insights into lithium-ion batteries
In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material’s design
MIT - Massachusetts...
Previously unknown pathway to batteries with high energy, low cost and long life
Newly discovered reaction mechanism overcomes rapid performance decline in lithium-sulfur batteries
DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
Scientists discover surprising pathway to better lithium-sulfur batteries by visualizing reactions at...
Multiple Routes to EV Battery Improvement
IDTechEx -
The global market for Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles is forecast to reach over $380 billion by 2034, driven primarily by demand for battery...
The Evolving Landscape of Graphite Anodes in Li-Ion Batteries
IDTechEx -
There continues to be lots of excitement regarding new Li-ion anode technologies. The next generation of silicon anode materials are inching closer to commercialization...
EVs to Dominate Aerogel Applications by 2025
IDTechEx -
Aerogels have experienced steady market growth historically, reaching a market of just under US$450 million in 2022. Progress has been somewhat slower than some...
CATL unveils Shenxing Battery, claims 400 km range on 10-minute charge
CnEVPost -
The Shenxing Battery will be mass-produced by the end of 2023 and available in the first quarter of 2024, allowing vehicles to get up...
Battery Giant Patent War: CATL Plans Administrative Litigation, CALB Crisis Unresolved?
Pandaily -
Ningde Times (300750.SZ) sues CALB (03931.HK) for patent infringement case turning.
CALB announced on August 3rd that, in response to the intellectual property infringement lawsuit...
EV Battery Market Holds Steady, Slight Downtrend in Lithium Salt Prices
In July, EV battery prices in China demonstrated stability, with lithium salt prices registering a marginal decline. The prices of EV square ternary cells,...
Cracking in lithium-ion batteries speeds up electric vehicle charging
Cracks in predominant lithium-ion electrodes shorten battery lifespans, but a neuroscience-inspired technique shows that they have an upside
Rather than being solely detrimental, cracks in...