Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...

This has helped speed adoption, as consumers demand—by huge margins—that their BEVs have over 300 miles of range, according to studies by both Bloomberg and Cox Automotive. Whether people will use ...

The Green Revolution rolls on. And while it may take another five to 10 years for battery-powered equipment to overtake gasoline or diesel equipment, renters realize its tremendous potential and ...

Extreme heat can damage 12-volt car batteries in a number of ways, including causing electrolyte evaporation, corrosion, and ...

Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Technically speaking, a lead-acid solar battery, also referred to as a lead-acid deep cycle ...

Automotive technology has advanced at ludicrous speed, yet modern automobiles still use battery technology that originated in the early 1900s. We should clarify we’re not referring to the battery ...

Sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage are moving toward the mainstream. Wider use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less fire risk, and less need for lithium, ...

CATL's second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally even at -40 degrees Celsius (-40F as temperature scales converge). Depending on the make and model, EV batteries perform the ...

Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even ...