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Combining the Best of Solid-State and Liquid-State in a New Liquid-Metal Battery

Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a liquid metal battery that can operate at 20°C.

3 days ago by Gary Elinoff

The Immortal IoT: How Energy-Harvesting PMICs and Low-Power MCUs Enable the “Infinite Battery”

Belgian company e-peas is looking to disrupt the IoT industry by providing an array of energy-harvesting PMICs and low power MCUs.

July 06, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Spain Introduces the World’s First Quantum Phase Battery

A team of researchers has unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first quantum phase battery described as a “key element for quantum technologies.”

July 01, 2020 by Luke James

Improving Fuel Cell Efficiency Through Machine Learning Techniques

Better fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will be made possible by greater knowledge of electrode microstructure.

June 27, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

The Toughest Solid Electrolyte Developed to Push Solid-State Batteries to Mass Market

Researchers at Brown University come up with a mechanically tough solid-state electrolyte for lithium-Ion Batteries.

June 24, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Newfound Lightweight Supercapacitor Materials Help Extend Battery Life for Mobile Electronic Devices

Advanced research into lighter, more durable materials with better energy conversion and mechanical properties means big things for drones, electric vehicles, and the military.

June 19, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Announces Million Mile Power Pack That Lasts 16 Years

A Chinese battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL), located in Nigde, China has developed a power pack that can allow electric vehicles (EV) to travel 1.24 million miles, lasting a total of 16 years.

June 14, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Littelfuse ITV Battery Protector | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

June 12, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Russian Researchers Publish Study Results on Improving the Power Source of Miniature Devices and Sensors

Researchers from Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University have focused on creating a solid-state thin-film battery for miniature devices and sensors.

June 11, 2020 by Luke James

China Issues Mandatory Standards for Electric Vechicles and Their Batteries

Initially set for January 1, 2020, the Chinese government issued three national standards on safety requirements for electronic vehicles and their batteries.

June 10, 2020 by Luke James

Wi-Fi Is a Power Guzzler. New Multi-Protocol Modules May Change the Game of Battery-Based IoT

Wi-Fi's high power consumption represents a serious challenge to battery-powered IoT products. But this may no longer be a problem with the digitally-dominant advanced radio architecture of two new modules from Innophase.

June 09, 2020 by Steve Arar

The Main Problem With Widespread EV Adoption? “Charging Deserts”

Many drivers are reticent to invest in electric vehicles because of the scarcity of charging stations. But some companies are getting creative with urban charging methods.

June 04, 2020 by Steve Arar

5G Switches Introduced by the University of Texas Claim Improved Battery Life and Processing Speeds

Although COVID-19 has caused a slowdown, the 5G revolution is still well underway with the first pioneer devices capable of accessing next-generation wireless speeds already on shelves worldwide.

May 31, 2020 by Luke James

TDK Rechargeable Solid-State SMD Battery | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

May 18, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Smart Speakers Digitize All Input, Zap Battery. A New ML Analog Chip Has “Selective Hearing”

Always-on devices zap battery when digital processors analyze 100% of input. A machine-learning analog chip can save power by only activating for selective input.

May 15, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Stanford Researchers Discover How Exactly Li-Ion Batteries Degrade

By knowing more about lithium-ion battery degradation, engineers can define steps to improve lifetime and performance.

May 11, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

MRI Scanning Used to Bring Welcome Improvements to Sodium-Ion Batteries

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to pinpoint interactions with sodium-ion batteries.

May 06, 2020 by Luke James

A New Method of Improving Electric Storage Efficiency and Heat Tolerance for Electronics

Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University have developed a new method of electric storage efficiency for capacitors using nanofillers at low volume content in a high-temperature semi-crystalline polymer.

May 05, 2020 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Analog Devices Inc. Battery Management PMIC | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

April 24, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

The Winding Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles Post COVID-19

Engineers should keep an eye on EV trends to be aware of new design directives that will be handed them from the top down.

April 21, 2020 by Gary Elinoff