Tag: batteries

  • A Revolutionary Battery Prototype To Double The Electric Car Range

    A Revolutionary Battery Prototype To Double The Electric Car Range

    An experimental lithium-ion battery developed by a US start-up can store twice the amount of energy as compared to the current electric car batteries. Based on a solid electrolyte, this innovation could help extend the range of electric cars beyond 300 kilometers. Recently, OEDC, a startup based in Hayward (California, USA), has recently become known after raising…

  • An Early Warning System For Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion

    An Early Warning System For Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion

    In the United States, a team of researchers at Stanford University has developed a technique to give an early warning for lithium-ion battery system if it gets overheated or catches fire. The technology could easily be incorporated into existing batteries being used in electronics, automobiles or airplanes. The use of lithium-ion batteries has grown tremendously with the advent…

  • WattUp: Wireless Technology To Recharge Batteries And Devices Remotely

    WattUp: Wireless Technology To Recharge Batteries And Devices Remotely

    A startup called Energous has developed a wireless charging technology that is capable of transmitting 10 W power to a distance of 4.5 m, even if the user is moving. It can be used to charge the batteries of smartphones and tablets, but also all other electronic devices. The commercial launch is planned for the next…