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Solid-state batteries charge faster, last longer

Solid-state batteries charge in a fraction of the time, run cooler, and pack more energy into less space than traditional lithium-ion versions. A new review from the University of California, ... read more

How long do electric car batteries last?

The typical life expectancy of an electric car battery is 10 to 20 years (or 100,000 to 200,000 miles). With proper care and charging habits, many batteries exceed these expectations. Most ... read more

The Deal With Batteries Is Not to Make Them Last Longer; It Is How to Replace Them

or more decades ago and still driving around, regardless of their total mileage. Photo: Mercedes-Benz You'll never see that happen with a BEV with its original battery pack, regardless of the cells it ... read more

Diamond-based quantum battery resists self-discharge, unlocking longer energy storage

Researchers have unveiled a promising new approach to building longer-lasting quantum batteries using a well-known defect in diamond. The design tackles the problem of spontaneous energy loss, one of ... read more

EV Batteries Get Second Life in Energy Storage Revolution

Used electric vehicle batteries are being repurposed for energy storage systems, providing a second life for lithium-ion batteries and contributing to domestic energy capacity. This repurposing helps ... read more

Revolution in your garage: new water-based battery could crush $10,000 lithium-ion systems

A new water-based “liquid battery” could make home solar storage safer and cheaper than today’s $10,000 lithium-ion systems. Using flow battery technology, it stores energy in liquids instead of ... read more

How long do residential solar batteries last?

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular ... read more

This company says it has the answer to making batteries safer

In Moss Landing, California, more than 1,000 people were forced to evacuate in January when one of the largest storage facilities for lithium-ion batteries in the world caught fire. Though the federal ... read more

Potise Unveils Comprehensive 2025 Guide to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a technology that stores electrical energy in rechargeable batteries for later use. It’s essentially the bridge between intermittent energy production—such as ... read more

Fourth Power’s sci-fi thermal batteries could be cheaper than pricey natural gas power plants

Fourth Power has raised $20 million to build a demonstration version of its thermal batteries, which ultimately could store electricity at $25 per kWh. read more

How to make your smartphone battery last longer: Easy tips for daily use

Smartphone batteries drain fast due to poor charging habits, background apps, and high screen usage. To make your battery last longer, keep it between 20 per cent to 80 per cent while charging, use ... read more