Solid State EV Batteries To The Rescue?
The widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could play a key role in making EVs even more sustainable….
The widespread adoption of solid-state batteries could play a key role in making EVs even more sustainable….
Lithium, a central element in batteries nowadays, is key to powering every aspect of our life — but is it killing the earth?
In a few decades when all of today’s EV batteries are spent, will we be able to recycle or repurpose them so we don’t drown in more e-waste?
Taking simple measures to reduce the waste we produce literally could mean the difference between life and death for Mother Earth and her inhabitants.
Lithium extraction for the batteries that power our cell phones, laptops & electric cars is hardly as risky for the environment as fracking…
Battery manufacturers are making great strides in developing new technology that could revolutionize everything from handheld electronics to the cars and trucks we drive.
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest in cutting-edge, hyper-efficient solar cells? Are we really moving beyond huge photovoltaic panels anytime soon? —Michael Williams, Hartford, CT Many people still consider environmentalists’ favorite black panels as the cutting edge of renewable energy. However, the burgeoning solar industry has […]
Dear EarthTalk: Can I throw my old disposable batteries in the trash or is there a way to recycle them? — Jennifer Brandstrom, Chicago, IL Truth be told, those old used up disposable alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, etc.) aren’t the environmental menace they used to be before the federal government mandated taking out […]
Solar chargers and other green gadgets can help you bring your electronic devices with you even when going off the grid on a camping trip.
Carbon nanotubes have significantly higher energy density and can store more electricity than any currently available battery technologies.