Lithium Ion Batteries

New battery design to help electric cars run 320 kilometres with just 10 minutes of charge

Researchers say that the temperature of the new battery design was 60 degrees Celsius during the charge cycle.

SciArt: Teen illustrator brings chemistry in the periodic table alive with graphics

Scrolling through the illustrated elements feels a lot like strolling through Mendeleev's very own garden.

The solid-state lithium-ion battery vying to make consumer tech a whole lot safer

As long as the electrodes don't touch each other, the battery won't catch fire.

European authorities urge airlines to remind passengers of risks associated with devices containing lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are also used to power so-called smart bags, suitcases which offer GPS tracking and can charge devices.

Mahindra Electric to support South Korean arm SsangYong Motor in its electrification drive

Elaborating on the SsangYong project, he said Mahindra Electric will sell some of the powertrains and electric parts to the South Korean auto firm.

BEST acquires four 31-seater electric buses for Mumbai's suburban sectors; two more to join fleet soon

The Bombay Electric Supply & Transport on Friday acquired four high-tech eco-friendly electric buses, which will be deployed on its Mumbai suburban sectors.

Isro to share technology for manufacturing Lithium-Ion batteries for vehicles

Several private industries and public sector undertakings have already shown their interest in acquiring the technology.

Consumer electronics are getting prone to explosions as Lithium ion batteries are pushed to the limits

Manufacturers aiming for more battery life, smaller devices and faster charging tend to cut corners when it comes to safety precautions.

Cobalt revival powered by electric vehicles

Cobalt prices may be on the threshold of a major revival due to flourishing demand for the mineral, a key component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars.

Packing peanuts can help charge batteries faster

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have turned waste packing peanuts into high-performance carbon electrodes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.