Batteries
The Indian government's FAME-II Scheme has disbursed a total of é 6,559 crore as of 31st March 2025, benefiting 14,28,882 two-wheelers, 1,64,718 three-wheelers, and 22,615 four-wheelers. To address safety concerns related to electric vehicle battery fires, the government has implemented measures including
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Research conducted at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology has led to the discovery of porous Si@C nanosheets, which demonstrate exceptional cycling stability and rate capability when used as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, overcame significant limitations
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Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are sounding the alarm about proposed budget cuts to their facilities, which would severely impact climate change research and potentially lead to thousands of job losses. The labs, which focus on developing clean energy strategies and improving
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A research team from the Ocean University of China has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The study, published in Small Methods in 2025, presents a novel approach to enhancing the performance of flexible Zn-air batteries by developing a bidirectionally synergistic strategy using agarose-based oxygen
Batteries
South Korean battery manufacturers, a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, saw their combined market share decline in the first half of the year despite a significant increase in overall EV battery usage globally. According to SNE Research, the global battery usage in EVs, plug-in hybrid electric
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A new research paper out of Wuhan Textile University in China has shed light on the potential of carbon aerogels in overcoming the limitations of lithium-sulfur batteries. Lithium-sulfur batteries are considered a promising energy storage solution due to their high theoretical capacities and energy densities, but they are hindered by
Batteries
Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a composite anode that enhances the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries. The findings, published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, highlight the potential of carbon nanotubes in improving energy storage
Batteries
The global black mass recycling market is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing demand for electric vehicles, which is driving the volume of spent lithium-ion batteries requiring recycling. The market is also fueled by the rising need to manage the disposal of used batteries, supply chain security for
Green technology
Hong Kong SAR, one of the world's most densely populated cities, is undergoing a significant transformation in its urban transportation landscape. This is driven by a partnership between U Power Limited, a provider of comprehensive AI-integrated energy solutions for next-generation energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, and two
Green technology
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged a $1.2 million grant to support a feasibility study on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Nigeria, aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions in Africa. The study is expected to assess grid integration, identify viable business and regulatory models, and build capacity
Renewable energy
The Federal Government has initiated plans to deploy renewable energy battery storage systems to enhance the stability of the national electricity grid. The initiative aims to enable the integration of 4,200MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) power into the national grid by 2030. This move comes as solar and wind
Renewable energy
As China emerges as the world's top installer of renewable energy, Europe is poised to benefit from closer cooperation with the country in the clean technologies sector. China's success is attributed to long-term strategic planning and significant state support over the past decade, with the country
