Stories Tagged as
Batteries
Why Western tech companies want more control over minerals in Africa
by
Molly Wood
, Stephanie Hughes
and Shaheen Ainpour
Mar 2, 2018
Modern electronics rely heavily on one thing: lithium ion batteries. With carmakers gearing up to increase electric vehicle production, the demand for lithium ion batteries doesn’t appear to be slowing down. These batteries rely on an increasingly important supply of the metal cobalt. Most cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central […]
Will the U.S. invent the next generation of batteries?
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Dec 8, 2017
A potential lack of government funding could help other countries pull ahead.
Lithium-ion batteries are about as good as they can get
by
Molly Wood
and Kristin Schwab
Dec 7, 2017
But it's just a matter of time before the problem is solved, a UC Berkeley engineer says.
Exploding batteries and more: Samsung's week from hell
by
Amy Scott
Sep 9, 2016
Its global Galaxy Note 7 smartphone recall coincided with Apple's new iPhone launch.
Why your cell phone battery life still stinks
by
Ben Johnson
Apr 9, 2015
Unlike massive leaps in computing technology, batteries are tough to improve.
Banking on the electric-car battery boom
by
Scott Tong
Feb 10, 2015
In his new book, Steve LeVine details what sparks battery innovation.
New chapter in Duracell's history
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 24, 2014
P&G announces plans to spin off Duracell.
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A better battery is hard to invent
by
Scott Tong
Oct 17, 2014
Better batteries are the key to better consumer electronics and electric cars.
Tesla bets on the present while the future races on
by
Scott Tong
Sep 5, 2014
Tesla is relying on fab efficiency to cut prices on an established type of battery.
Car companies are happy to lose money on electric cars
Jul 28, 2014
Why Nissan is willing to lose money on the Leaf.