R esearchers have explored the performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in extreme cold. They reviewed low-temperature (LT ...

The automotive industry is quickly accelerating towards electrification, with electric vehicles, or EVs, paving the way. Of course, a critical component of every EV is the battery, which powers ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...

An international team of scientists has identified a surprising factor that accelerates the degradation of lithium-ion batteries leading to a steady loss of charge. This discovery provides a new ...

Self-discharge is a normally occurring phenomenon in lithium-ion battery cells. A normal cell may have a self-discharge rate of 1% state of charge (SOC) per month. The normal self-discharge rate is ...

According to a study published in Science, an international team of scientists has discovered a startling element that speeds up the deterioration of lithium-ion batteries, resulting in a consistent ...

Researchers at a Tesla-funded battery research facility in Halifax, Canada, have discovered by chance what’s causing Li-ion batteries to self-discharge. Thanks to their discovery, a very simple ...

Title image: Michael Toney and team tested Li-ion battery coin cells for capacity loss over time. (Credit: Jesse Peterson/CU Boulder) Batteries lose capacity over time, which is why older cellphones ...

Chroma Systems Solutions announces the release of its new 17200 Programmable Charge/Discharge Tester. Chroma Systems Solutions announces the release of its new 17200 Programmable Charge/Discharge ...