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At an event in New York, attended by CEO Mary T. Barra, General Motors unveiled new technology features that include an artificial intelligence assistant and self-driving software that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road in certain situations. The company aims to showcase its status as a
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Researchers from Nanchang University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of electronics, proposing an innovative strategy to engineer lithiophilic bimetallic films on metallic Cu substrates for anode-free metallic lithium cell architectures. Despite facing critical barriers to industrial adoption, lithium metal batteries have the potential to achieve ultrahigh energy
Electric vehicles
A new study from the University of Victoria proposes a data-driven method for classifying retired lithium-ion batteries to determine whether they should be reused or recycled. The method, which requires only a few minutes of testing and one electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurement, has been shown to achieve an average accuracy
Batteries
A team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made a significant breakthrough in the development of sodium-ion batteries, a crucial step towards creating more efficient and sustainable energy storage systems. According to a newly published study, the team has successfully designed a high-performance cathode material, P2-NaNiLiMgOF, that
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New research published in the journal Communications Materials by the Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co. Ltd. has shed light on the potential of solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (SSLSBs) to revolutionize the energy storage industry. These batteries promise enhanced energy density and improved safety, making them suitable for
Batteries
Researchers from Iowa State University have published a new report on the development of all-solid-state batteries, highlighting the importance of machine-learning force fields (ML-FFs) in understanding solid electrolytes at an atomic level. According to the study, ML-FFs enable simulations that are orders of magnitude larger and longer than traditional approaches,
Batteries
A new report presents an innovative method for estimating the state of safety (SoS) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which is crucial for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of electric vehicles. Researchers from Civil Aviation Flight University of China developed a data-driven framework that integrates health degradation and key thermal
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Researchers from Zhejiang Normal University have made significant advancements in the development of flexible zinc-air batteries, which have the potential to revolutionize wearable electronics. According to a new report, the team has successfully synthesized a highly conductive solid-state electrolyte membrane using a rapid-polymerization strategy, enabling flexible zinc-air batteries to achieve
Batteries
Researchers in Shandong, People's Republic of China, have made significant progress in understanding the electrolyte and solid electrolyte interphase in sodium-ion batteries. The study, published in Advanced Materials, highlights the crucial role of electrolytes in determining the electrochemical performance of sodium-ion batteries. The research team from Weichai Power
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Fresh data from a study in the People's Republic of China shed light on the pressing concerns of high electricity costs and data transmission security risks in energy management systems. The research, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National High-Level Talents Special Support
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Graphite, a crucial mineral for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage, is predominantly sourced from China, raising supply chain security concerns. A new study from the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. reveals that the United States has sufficient natural graphite deposits to meet its anticipated demand for battery-grade
Batteries
A new report presents an innovative method for estimating the state of safety (SoS) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which is crucial for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of electric vehicles. Researchers from Civil Aviation Flight University of China developed a data-driven framework that integrates health degradation and key thermal
