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Battery Chemistries Exist Side By Side. Why?
If all batteries worked in the same basic way, then why are there so many different types? The answer is…
Sodium-Ion Batteries Are Closing Gap
Sodium-ion batteries are closing the gap with the competition. They may not be as powerful, or as fast as lithium-ion,…
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The Origin of Ions In Batteries
We know that batteries charge and discharge, by moving charge-carrying ions between their electrodes. Today we ask two fundamental questions.…
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Starter Batteries Retiring Early in Heat
There’s been the usual uptick in lead-acid starter battery sales in Canada this winter. The reasons for this are common…
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When Lithium-Ion Batteries Fail
Situations may spin out of control when lithium-ion batteries fail. The key is to study dendrites as it develops, so…
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Battery Sustainability Is Not Optional
Battery demand will grow four-fold by 2030 according to several sources. Battery sustainability is not optional any more, as stored…