A research team working at Samsung has discovered a new way to make lithium-ion batteries that could double the available battery life in devices such as smartphones. The method involves covering silicon nanoparticles with graphene, which prevents the formation of silicon carbide. “When paired with a commercial lithium cobalt oxide cathode, the silicon carbide-free graphene […]
Tesla and Panasonic reached an agreement to build a “Gigafactory”, a large-scale battery manufacturing plant in the United States. According to Tesla, it will provide and maintain the land, buildings and utilities while Panasonic will manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells. Panasonic will also invest in the equipment associated with the cells as well as […]
Ford has been doing battery research for 100 years; going back to Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s work on electric vehicles employing nickel-iron batteries as a replacement for lead-acid batteries. Last year, Ford invested $135 million in design, engineering and production of key battery components, and doubled its battery testing capabilities. Today Ford and Samsung […]
The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the U.S. late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and driving range. Keeping it Cool is a Must Just like in the story of the 3 Bears, […]
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