Lithium-ion Batteries

May 24, 2023

Porsche’s Electrification Success and Collaborative Breakthroughs: Silicon Anodes and Denser Battery Packaging

The electrification efforts of Porsche have generated a positive reception, particularly with the Taycan, which offers an exceptional driving experience among electrical vehicles. Although its range is decent but not class-leading, the

USA

Madison Incident Sheds Light on Lithium-Ion Battery Risks in Homes

In a residential area of Madison, Wisconsin, a seemingly innocuous household item triggered a carbon monoxide alarm, leading to an unexpected revelation about the potential hazards lurking within our homes. On the evening of September 26, 2023, firefighters responded to

September 28, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Zinc Squashing Lithium: Oregon Scientists Develop Game-Changing Zinc Batteries with Near-Perfect Efficiency

Energy·Technology

A new electrolyte for zinc-based batteries that raises their efficiency to nearly 100% has been developed by scientists at Oregon State University. The breakthrough

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

Energy·Sustainability

A new type of battery made from paper could change how we power everything from phones to cars. Singapore company Flint has created these

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Business·Energy·News

UBE’s $500M Louisiana Plant to Produce Key EV Battery Materials

A new $500 million factory in Louisiana will make materials needed for electric car batteries, creating hundreds of local jobs. Japanese company UBE started building the plant on February 13, marking the

Sunita Somvanshi

February 18, 2025

Mobility

From Digital Dream to Asphalt Beast: Opel Rocks e-Xtreme Breaks the Mold

Opel has indeed fulfilled its promise and created a real-life version of the independently designed Rocks e-Xtreme. The concept was originally created by design student Lukas Wenzhöfer, who shared it online shortly

Karmactive Team

July 2, 2023