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www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Electric Vehicles Aren't Ready for Extreme Heat and Cold. Here's How to Fix Them

Extreme cold weather affects the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, leading to longer charging times and reduced driving range.
Carmakers and scientists are working on solutions to improve the performance of EV batteries in extreme weather conditions. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

A new substance that could reduce lithium use in batteries has been discovered using AI and supercomputing.
The material could potentially reduce lithium use by up to 70%.
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used advanced AI and high-performance computing to narrow down 32 million potential materials and develop a working battery prototype in less than nine months. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

A new substance discovered using AI and supercomputing could potentially reduce lithium use in batteries by up to 70%.
The material was found by Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and has been used to power a lightbulb. [ more ]
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