Topic: battery chemistry
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World's First Solid-State Battery Unveiled?
At CES 2026, startup Donut Lab announced a solid-state battery already in production, a significant departure from previous future-focused claims and a potential major advancement for electric vehicles. The battery promises substantial improvements over conventional lithium-ion cells, including h...
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Inside GM's Lab: The Race to Build Better EV Batteries
GM is conducting rigorous battery testing under extreme conditions, simulating years of real-world usage in months to ensure durability and performance for electric vehicles. Despite market challenges and regulatory changes impacting EV adoption, GM is advancing lithium manganese rich (LMR) batte...
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US Lags Behind in Compact Phone Battery Innovation
Silicon-carbon batteries are revolutionizing smartphone power by enabling slimmer designs or longer battery life, but U.S. consumers are missing out as major brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google have not yet adopted this technology. These batteries use silicon in the anode to achieve higher ene...
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World's First Sodium-Ion Power Station Thrives in Extreme Cold
Bluetti has unveiled the world's first portable power station using sodium-ion battery technology, which operates effectively in temperatures as low as -25°C and delivers up to 1,500W of continuous power. Sodium-ion batteries offer advantages such as resistance to thermal runaway, over 4,000 char...
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