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.

Lithium-ion batteries are what make modern electric vehicles possible. This Engineering Explained video shows how they work, and how they're manufactured. The video is sponsored by LG Energy Solution, ...

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 ...

Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium — these foundational materials are literally what the modern world is built on. Without sand for glass, say goodbye to our fiber optic internet. No copper ...

An artificial intelligence breakthrough could dramatically change batteries, according to Microsoft. The company used AI systems to screen more than 32 million battery candidates. From that, they were ...

Who hasn't been sitting on their couch, enjoying their favorite movie or TV show only for the remote to stop working, but a simple smack gets it working again?