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 ...

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.

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, ...

Anode – Typically made of reactive materials like lithium or zinc, the anode undergoes oxidation, releasing electrons. Cathode – A material capable of accepting electrons, the cathode undergoes ...

Sodium-ion batteries are an interesting alternative to lithium-ion, but they've been held back by complications due to their ...

Chances are you've owned a battery-powered device at some point in your life that's let you down. Maybe it was a cordless drill with a sudden lack of torque, or a smartphone that had you reaching for ...

Most drivers expect their car to start without hesitation, but the battery behind that reliability does not last forever. On average, a standard car battery lasts about three to five years, while ...

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 ...

More homeowners than ever before are pairing batteries with their solar panels. Installing a home battery can supply you with backup power during a blackout. But there's another big benefit to home ...

While EV battery failure and degradation are real problems, they're a lot less common than you might think. Chances are you've owned a battery-powered device at some point in your life that's let you ...