batteries

The need for energy storage is increasing as electricity demand rises rapidly in the U.S., with one estimate from the Solar Energy Industries Association expecting the battery market to grow by 21% this year.

Giant batteries can extend the reach of wind and solar power — which accounted for 22% of electricity generated last year, the EIA says.

The bill includes language that would make most existing electric vehicle models ineligible for the tax credit that’s intended to make them more affordable.

Journalist and book author Guillaume Pitron explains the barriers to getting those minerals out of the ground and putting them to use.

The automaker is investing heavily in electric vehicle manufacturing, but American infrastructure and consumer wants may get in the way.

A potential lack of government funding could help other countries pull ahead.

But it's just a matter of time before the problem is solved, a UC Berkeley engineer says.

Its global Galaxy Note 7 smartphone recall coincided with Apple's new iPhone launch.