Lithium-ion batteries have been in the headlines recently after causing many fires in the city. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the common rechargeable power sources.

Jan. 27, 2025 — Lithium-air batteries have the potential to outstrip conventional lithium-ion batteries by storing significantly more energy at the same weight. However, their high-performance ...

Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges ...

Legions of battery engineers and their supporters have sought for years to build batteries cheaper than the dominant lithium-ion technology, hoping to capture some of lithium-ion's $50 billion-a-year ...

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS): In 2024, the profit of China's lithium battery manufacturing industry will grow by 48.5%. The First Shot of the Year: U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Batteries to Rise to ...

In recent years, sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a key contender to the dominant lithium-ion technology, which has experienced supply shortages and price volatility for key minerals.

where the lithium gets stored when the battery isn't charging or discharging. So one way to make lighter and more compact lithium-ion batteries is to find electrode materials that can store more ...

A thorough analysis of market, technological, and supply chain outcomes for sodium-ion batteries finds that significant advances are needed before commercialization. Legions of battery engineers ...

People are being warned not to mix and match lithium-ion battery charges due to fire risk. Lithium-ion batteries are causing more fires across Queensland every year. Firefighters are warning ...

Sodium-ion batteries show promise as a cheaper, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion but need major advancements to become competitive. Stanford’s STEER study emphasizes that innovation, not ...