General Motors is rolling out tools to make electric vehicles more practical for everyday use. Starting June 9, GM’s app will let owners find and pay for charging stations in one place. The update covers nearly 70% of fast chargers in the U. S. , including Tesla and Electrify America stations. Owner
The push for greener energy has put batteries in the spotlight. Wind and solar power can't always match demand, so batteries store extra energy for cloudy or windless days. Most big projects today use lithium-ion batteries. But these have big problems. Mining lithium harms dry regions. Chile and Ar
Chinese battery maker CATL just reported its latest earnings—and the numbers are big. In the first three months of this year, the company pulled in over HK$129 billion in sales, pushing its profit past HK$20 billion. That’s a huge jump from last year, when it earned just HK$84 billion and kept HK$14
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a common sight on American roads, but the batteries powering them are still evolving. Most EVs use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP), nickel-manganese cobalt (NMC), or nickel-cobalt aluminum (NCA) batteries. These are well-known technologies, but they have been around
Zinc metal batteries are seen as a great option for affordable and eco-friendly energy storage. However, they have a big issue: zinc ions struggle to move around efficiently. This is because they stick too much to water molecules, causing uneven growth and other problems. To tackle this, scientists
Lithium-metal batteries are the future, but they need tough electrolytes to work well. These electrolytes must be highly conductive, super strong, and stable. However, achieving all these qualities at once is a big challenge. Scientists have found a way to improve these electrolytes by adding speci
The OnePlus 15 stands out with its massive battery, promising a two-day life even with heavy use. This is thanks to its silicon-carbon battery, which is gaining popularity outside the US. The phone also boasts a sharp screen and strong performance, but it's not without its flaws. OxygenOS, the phone
China is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) world with some serious battery tech advancements. Picture this: a battery that can go over 600 miles on a single charge and weighs less than a quarter of what Tesla's current batteries do. That's the kind of progress we're talking about here. So,
Xiaomi has launched its new 17 series phones, and they're making waves. The company seems to be taking a page out of Apple's book, but with some unique twists. The standout feature? A second screen on the back of the Pro models. This isn't just a gimmick; it's designed to be useful, offering things
Sodium metal batteries are a big deal because they can store a lot of energy. But there's a problem: tiny branches called dendrites can grow inside them, which messes things up. These dendrites cause the battery to lose power and even short circuit. Scientists have found a clever way to deal with t
