For the first time, scientists have observed how tiny metal "thorns" called dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

When the modern electric vehicle was still in its infancy, drivers worried that vehicles would need expensive battery replacements within a few years. But battery lifespans are exceeding expectations.

If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the ...

This is incredibly frustrating, and it can lead you to think all batteries are doomed to fail as soon as they're first put into service. And there's some truth to that. Today’s batteries are built ...

For a time the electric vehicle revolution has been stuck at the charging station. Electric vehicles have already shown how good they are in ways they are very fast, quiet and have really cool designs ...

Scientists have cracked open a mysterious layer inside batteries, using cutting-edge 3D atomic force microscopy to capture the dynamic molecular structures at their solid-liquid interfaces. These once ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

A home battery will ensure you don't lose power during outages, but it has a limited capacity. Is it worth the investment? Here's everything you need to know. Nobody likes dealing with power outages: ...