In developing a versatile new electrolyte, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers has taken the next step toward a more efficient, energy-dense battery that could supplant today's ...

An increasing number of batteries rely on lithium-ion technology. These batteries last longer than alkaline-powered ones because, among other reasons, you can recharge them. However, the process takes ...

A look at the chemistries, pack strategies, and battery types that will power the EVs of the near, medium, and distant future. The trend line toward automotive electrification is pointing up and to ...

The shift of electric vehicles (EVs) from a niche market to a central component of the automotive industry has had significant impacts and promises to bring many more. As the scale of lithium-ion ...

JB Straubel is positioning Redwood as the defining legacy of his post-Tesla career. Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch The company is currently recycling 20 GWh of batteries annually—enough to ...