Batteries

March 31, 2023

From Zinc-Air to Titanium-Air: A Breakthrough in Battery Efficiency

A titanium-air battery has been tested by researchers for the first time and could store up to three times more energy than standard batteries. The TAB (titanium-air battery) could be a major

Energy·Sustainability

China’s Shocking Dominance in EV Battery Recycling: What the U.S. is Doing to Catch Up!

The transport sector stands as one of the most formidable challenges in the quest for decarbonization. Electric vehicles (EVs) present a transformative and sustainable solution, promising reduced air pollution, diminished reliance on fossil fuels, and a decrease in energy imports

August 18, 2023

Lignode : A Renewable Material That Could Impact Electric Vehicle Batteries

Energy·Mobility·Technology

Stora Enso, a Finnish company, has invented Lignode, a wood-based carbon material that can be used in making lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Lignode

Yamaha PW-XM Sets a New Standard for E-Bike Motor Performance and Weight Reduction

Mobility

Yamaha has emerged as a dependable leader in the e-bike sector, known for producing reliable and technologically advanced motorcycles. With the release of their

The way people actually drive and charge their electric vehicles may make batteries last longer than researchers have estimated Photo Source: standford.edu

Electric·Mobility

Stanford Study: EV Batteries May Last 40% Longer Than Expected

Your electric car’s battery might last much longer than expected. A new study from Stanford researchers found EV batteries could last up to a third longer than previously believed. This means you

Rahul Somvanshi

January 26, 2025

Representative: Flint Paper Battery. Photo Source: Flint

Energy·Sustainability

Flint’s Paper Batteries: Safe, Flexible, and Cost-Effective Energy Storage

A new type of battery made from paper could change how we power everything from phones to cars. Singapore company Flint has created these batteries that are as powerful as regular ones

Sunita Somvanshi

January 22, 2025

Representative Image. Rechargeable battery cells. Photo Source: PubicDomainPictures (Pixabay)

Energy

Flow Batteries Offer 12-Hour Backup, Last Decades, and Could Triple Market Value by 2029

Rising electricity bills and frequent power outages have many families searching for better energy solutions. Flow batteries, a developing technology that stores energy in liquid form, might offer relief – though challenges

Sunita Somvanshi

January 13, 2025

Electric·Mobility

Ola Electric Reveals ₹39,999 Gig and S1 Z Scooters: Longest 146 km Range and EV Home Backup

Ola Electric has introduced new electric scooters to their lineup. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across India. Ola Electric’s latest lineup consists of four models. The

Karmactive Team

November 29, 2024

Technology

Polar Vantage M3 Sets New Standards: Replaceable Batteries, Dual-Band GPS, 7-Day Battery, and a Surprise Sustainability Twist—Is It a Mid-Range Game Changer?

Introduction Polar, a veteran in the sports watch industry, has just launched its latest mid-range offering: the Vantage M3. Packed with premium features at a competitive price point of $399, the Vantage

Karmactive Team

October 27, 2024

Activism·Business·Europe

Tesla’s Berlin Plant Encounters Arson Attack by ‘Volcano Group’, Costs Millions and Cuts Local Power

Following a suspected arson attack, at Teslas Gigafactory in Berlin Brandenburg the production operations faced disruptions. The incident, allegedly carried out by a group known as Vulkangruppe Tesla Abschalten (Volcano Group) involved

Rahul Somvanshi

March 7, 2024

Design·Sustainability·Technology

Gomi’s “Collection One” Speaker Breathes New Life into Waste Plastic and Bike Batteries

Gomi, the Brighton-based sustainable design studio, has unveiled its remarkable “Collection One” speaker, a high-end audio device that proudly embodies its eco-friendly ethos. With a focus on showcasing the potential of recycled

Rahul Somvanshi

June 28, 2023