Researchers at Arizona State University have designed a stretchable battery for smart watches, based on the Japanese art of kirigami. The lithium-ion battery can stretch to over 150% of its original size, making it much more compatible for a wristband than normal bulkier batteries.
7 Reasons – Why is global transport is so hard to decarbonise?
Transport accounts for 21% of global carbon emissions. It is now the largest emitting sector in many developed countries. While...
Recycled Batteries as Good as New
It is well known that Lithium-ion batteries are harmful to the environment. Lithium is the lightest metal on earth, and...
UK’s first Gigafactory proposed for Coventry Airport
Coventry could host the UK’s first Gigafactory thanks to a partnership between Coventry Airport and Coventry City Council. The 5.7m-sq-ft...
Engineering In Focus – The Ultimate Career Guide for Battery Management System Engineer
With the unending transformation of battery technology, new opportunities are emerging for beginners to learn about battery management systems. The...
Potential breakthrough battery increases life by five times
Researchers have developed a potential breakthrough technology for batteries. The new technique would increase the life of a battery up...
A new high-capacity EV battery materials could double driving range
A team of material science researchers have announced a brand new carbon-silicon material which could more than double the driving...
This Hawaiian island has demonstrated it can run on 100% renewable energy
The Hawaiian 'garden island' of Kauai managed to hit 32 hours of 100% renewable energy over the last month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nf61dNdzPc...
Nobel Prize In Chemistry – Scientists who created a rechargeable world awarded Nobel Prize
Three pioneers of the lithium-ion battery revolution - John B Goodenough, M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino - have been...