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fromZDNET
1 day ago

Why your iPhone isn't powered by a solid-state battery yet - even though it beats lithium-ion

The other day, I reviewed a power bank with a solid-state battery at its core, rather than a lithium-ion battery. Solid-state batteries offer increased energy density, improved safety, and a longer lifespan. To demonstrate the improved safety profile, I opened the power bank and stabbed a screwdriver into a fully charged battery; apart from a few wisps of smoke, nothing happened.
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fromZDNET
4 days ago

Why phone and laptop batteries explode - and 6 ways to protect yourself

Rechargeable batteries rarely cause problems but still cause about 1,500 house fires and 5,000 overheating incidents yearly; avoid using damaged or overheating devices.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained

EV battery selection varies by chemistry, cell format and pack design to balance cost, range, weight and performance for specific automotive applications.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Redwood Materials just designed a smarter battery recycling bin

Redwood Materials created fire-safe, sensor-equipped collection bins that accept all rechargeable devices and automatically seal and suppress batteries to enable scalable consumer recycling.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems in US over fire risk

Tesla is recalling about 10,500 Powerwall 2 units in the US due to overheating lithium-ion cells creating fire and burn hazards.
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fromZDNET
4 months ago

These are the only USB-C rechargeable batteries you should consider buying

USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion AA/AAA/C/D/9V batteries replace disposables and NiMH, offering charger-less USB charging, long life (≈1,000 cycles), and comparable size and voltage.
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