Category: Batteries

We have all been waiting for someone to mass produce solid state batteries. But, no one saw Chery as being the company to do it. More correctly, they have the […]

Yes, silicon oxide graphine (SOG) batteries are another lithium-based battery. And, no, they are not about to become the technology for electric vehicles today. But, they have a future. Higher […]

It wasn’t that long ago we were scared that there was not enough Lithium in the world to meet battery needs. Well, things have changed. It looks like Sodium Ion […]

The 12 Volt, 100 Ah LFP battery has become a commodity. There are lots of vendors (most being Chinese) selling similar batteries for $250 or less. Are they any good? […]

MG just announced that its cars will have a lifetime battery warranty. That is, for as long as the car exists the battery is guaranteed. One of the “excuses” to […]

Geely had introduced a new LFP blade battery with all the “good” boxes checked. The EVs Queen video sounds more like a Geely ad but it does cover the facts. The […]

Well, that’s what Sandy Munro said. He may be right. Sakuu makes batteries. I talked about them before. But, instead of a traditional “jelly roll” cell where the active parts […]

Most Lithium is extracted in Australia and Chile. Much of it is then shipped to China for processing and, ultimately, battery creation. While legislation in the US gives preference to […]

Thermal energy storage is not new. Large-scale systems are commonly used and, if what you want back is heat rather than electricity, are very efficient. But, as you scale these […]