Lithium deposits have been found in the Mandya and Yadgiri districts of Karnataka, said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences in Rajya Sabha. The minister stated in a written reply that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, has found […]
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EV battery tech startup Addionics nets $39 million Series B led by GM
Israeli auto-tech company Addionics has completed a $39 million Series B round led by GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, and the Deep Insight fund. The global truck and bus manufacturer Scania also participated in this round, along with several existing and new investors, including Union Tech Ventures, Delek Motors, Next Gear Ventures, […]
Breakthrough battery bears 212°F heat, hits 99.8% efficiency after 450 cycles
Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries which can offer extended lifespan and more safety at elevated temperatures. The research team was led by Professor Dong-Myeong Shin of Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The lithium metal battery innovation is focused on microcrack-free polymer electrolytes. The lithium […]
Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on. According to a recent report, Elon Musk reportedly gave an end-of-the-year deadline for Tesla’s team to deliver on the 4680 battery cell, which it first unveiled in 2020 and claimed would drastically […]
Engineers develop safe and long-cyclable lithium metal battery for high temperatures
In recent years, batteries have become ubiquitous in consumers’ daily lives. However, existing commercial battery technologies, which use liquid electrolytes and carbonaceous anodes, have certain drawbacks such as safety concerns, limited lifespan, and inadequate power density particularly at high temperatures. Yet, there is an increasing need for batteries that can operate in extreme conditions, such […]
Complete recycle of solid-state batteries possible, thanks to polymer layers
The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power your cellphone, laptop, and other gadgets use liquid or gel electrolytes. Scientists want to replace these batteries with rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries, but why? This is because solid-state batteries are stable, have a higher energy density, and are much safer since they are not flammable like conventional Li-ion batteries. […]
Engineers develop advanced solid-state electrolytes for high-performance all-solid-state lithium metal batteries
Researchers at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently developed a new generation of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), that can greatly improve safety and performance. This discovery can help advance the development of energy storage technologies for battery applications like electric vehicles, portable […]
Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival
Serbia, the European Union and Germany inked on Friday a series of deals granting EU members and some of the continent’s most important carmakers exclusive access to Serbian lithium. The agreements, covering sustainable raw materials and battery supply chains, come only a week after Serbia’s top court ruled that Belgrade’s decision to revoke Rio Tinto’s […]
Flexible electronics researchers develop a completely stretchy lithium-ion battery
When you think of a battery, you probably don’t think of stretchy material. But batteries will need this shape-shifting quality to be incorporated into flexible electronics, which are gaining traction for wearable health monitors. Now, researchers in ACS Energy Letters report a lithium-ion battery with entirely stretchable components, including an electrolyte layer that can expand […]
Serbia greenlights disputed lithium mining project
Serbia’s government on Tuesday said operations can restart at a disputed lithium mining project, days after a top court ruling overturned a 2022 cancellation of its permits. The future of the vast mineral deposits, to be mined by Rio Tinto near the western Serbian city of Loznica, has been a perennial political fault line in […]