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EV batteries may last years longer than expected, thanks to real-world driving habits

Electric vehicle (EV) owners might get more mileage out of their batteries than previously thought. A new study from Stanford University and the SLAC National...

Goodbye lithium? New sodium-ion batteries promise cheaper, greener energy

Lithium-ion batteries power most of our devices and electric cars, but they come with challenges. Lithium is expensive, hard to source, and limited in...

Scientists unveil revolutionary energy storage material for a greener future

Monash University researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in energy storage that could accelerate the global shift to renewable energy. Their new material, called a...

Pocket-powered charging: New wireless tech changes the game

Imagine charging your phone simply by keeping it in your pocket—no cables, no docks, and no need to position it just right. Thanks to groundbreaking...

New solar tech paves the way for clean hydrogen energy

Scientists have made a significant step forward in the quest for cleaner, greener energy by improving the process of producing hydrogen from water using...

How desert plants could revolutionize clean energy

Scientists have discovered a more eco-friendly way to produce energy by using plants that thrive in dry, harsh environments like deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also...

Magnesium batteries: The affordable, safer alternative to lithium-ion power

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have made a significant breakthrough in developing magnesium-based batteries, which could offer a more sustainable and affordable alternative...

Just add water: Scientists boost lithium battery life by 750%

Lithium metal batteries, often called the next big thing in battery technology, have the potential to power our devices and cars far better than...

Scientists create high-efficiency tandem solar cells for a sustainable future

A team of researchers at six Fraunhofer institutes has made significant progress in developing advanced tandem solar cells that combine high efficiency with sustainability. Over...

Zinc-based batteries: A safer, cheaper alternative to lithium-ion

Scientists from Case Western Reserve University have made a major breakthrough in developing zinc-sulfur rechargeable batteries, offering a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective alternative...