BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meet Swippitt: The Smartphone Battery Swap Game-Changer

Ever wished you didn't have to worry about your phone dying? Swippitt might just make that wish come true. This clever gadget, which made waves at CES 2025, is designed to keep your phone powered up without the hassle of charging. Its hub-and-link system ensures you always have a full battery at hand. The hub is a sleek box that sits on your desk, filled with five ba...

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Jan 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Next Big Thing: iPhone 18 and Battery Tech

Imagine you're using an iPhone and never having to worry about battery life again. That might be a reality with the upcoming iPhone 18 series. Rumors hint at major battery improvements, possibly including foldable models. But when will this big tech upgrade happen? Let's break it down. The iPhone 16 has set a high standard for battery life. Even the Plus and Pro Max...

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Dec 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Green Power: Cracking the Code of Electric Vehicle Batteries

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm. But before EVs can truly replace traditional cars, their batteries need a major upgrade. Scientists use a method called DEMATEL to figure out how factors in battery tech affect each other. This method is great for complex systems, but real-world decisions aren't always clear-cut. So, researchers added a new twist...

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

The Amazing Self-Healing Glue for Silicon Batteries

Imagine a tiny molecular boat and paddle system designed to fix itself in just two minutes. This is the story of a unique glue, or binder, created to help silicon batteries last longer. Silicon batteries have a big problem: they can swell up and break during use. Scientists are working on self-healing binders to solve this issue. However, making a binder that's both ...

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Nov 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Big Battery Bet: Will the 4680 Project Succeed?

The world's top EV battery maker, CATL's Robin Zeng, has some doubts about Tesla's 4680 battery project. He thinks it might not live up to expectations. These special batteries, named after their size (46mm by 80mm), were supposed to be a game-changer. Tesla said they'd have five times the energy and cost less. They're already in some Tesla cars, like the Cybertruck....

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple Teamed Up with BYD for Top-Notch EV Batteries

Did you know that Apple wasn’t just creating phones and computers? They were also dabbling in the world of electric vehicles (EVs). For years, rumors swirled about Apple’s secret car project. But instead of teaming up with big names like Volkswagen or McLaren, Apple worked with a surprising partner: Chinese EV maker BYD. This collaboration started back in 2017. Toge...

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Stay Powered: The Future of Battery Technology

Ever wished your phone or laptop could stay powered throughout the day, no matter what you’re doing? Thanks to modern battery solutions, this is becoming a reality. The fear of overcharging and damaging devices has been addressed with smart charging systems that prevent overheating by switching to a low-power mode once fully charged. Imagine working on an important ...

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