Lithium-metal EV battery made safer with smarter design, charges in just 12 minutes

Lithium-metal EV battery made safer with smarter design, charges in just 12 minutes

• Lithium-metal EV battery made safer with smarter design, charges in just 12 minutes New intelligent protective layer suppresses dendrites, tackling a key barrier to lithium-metal

'World's largest battery' to provide 100-hour iron-air storage for Google data center

'World's largest battery' to provide 100-hour iron-air storage for Google data center

• ‘World’s largest battery’ to provide 100-hour iron-air storage for Google data center The battery has a 30 GWh capacity and a 100-hour duration. • US tech giant Google announced

12+ iPhone settings you can change to noticeably improve its battery life (iOS 26 and older)

12+ iPhone settings you can change to noticeably improve its battery life (iOS 26 and older)

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Forget Samsung: This Motorola phone I tested is the king of battery life for under $300

Forget Samsung: This Motorola phone I tested is the king of battery life for under $300

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Donut Lab's solid-state battery hits 80% charge in 4.5 minutes, beating 'scam' claims

Donut Lab's solid-state battery hits 80% charge in 4.5 minutes, beating 'scam' claims

• Donut Lab’s solid-state battery hits 80% charge in 4.5 minutes, beating ‘scam’ claims Donut Lab commissioned VTT to validate its bold solid-state claims, and the results show nea

Texas is about to overtake California in battery storage

Texas is about to overtake California in battery storage

• California Battery Storage Texas grid Electrical grid Texas is about to overtake California in battery storage Anew reportfinds Texas is set to overtake California in battery sto

Prussian blue goes from pigment to purification

• Prussian blue, a historic pigment, now serves modern industrial roles in laundry, batteries, and antidotes. • Researchers at UChicago PME uncover new applications for Prussian bl

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 183 words
Donut Lab's 'miracle' solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min - but there's a catch

Donut Lab's 'miracle' solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min - but there's a catch

• Donut Lab Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min - but there’s a catch Donut Lab has released the first independent test results for its contr

Yep, it's fast: Donut Lab's solid-state battery gets its first test result

Yep, it's fast: Donut Lab's solid-state battery gets its first test result

• Transportation News Electric Cars Yep, it’s fast: Donut Lab’s solid-state battery gets its first test result The Finnish startup’s pack can charge from 0 to 80 percent in under 5

Consumer Tech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 284 words
This solar-powered battery station is my new emergency backup - and it's priced well

This solar-powered battery station is my new emergency backup - and it's priced well

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

• Elevation Lab offers AirTag case extending battery life to 10 years. • Case uses two AA batteries, best with Energizer Ultimate Lithium. • Bulkier than standard AirTag, no keyrin

Consumer Tech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 162 words
Nissan's 'moving battery pack' patent aims to boost EV safety, performance

Nissan's 'moving battery pack' patent aims to boost EV safety, performance

• Nissan’s ‘moving battery pack’ patent aims to boost EV safety, performance The system will use actuators controlled by a central computer to decide optimal position of the batter

New record: Nio performs 175,976 battery swaps - IN A SINGLE DAY [update]

New record: Nio performs 175,976 battery swaps - IN A SINGLE DAY [update]

• China Nio battery swap New record: Nio performs 175,976 battery swaps - IN A SINGLE DAY [update] While DC fast charging infrastructure and range anxiety dominate Western EV headl

Seeing More iPhone Battery Life? Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Be the Boost

Seeing More iPhone Battery Life? Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Be the Boost

• Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. • If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.How we te

Consumer Tech · February 22, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 270 words
China's organic lithium EV battery aces -94°F to 176°F temperature, rigorous puncture tests

China's organic lithium EV battery aces -94°F to 176°F temperature, rigorous puncture tests

• China’s organic lithium EV battery aces -94°F to 176°F temperature, rigorous puncture tests Chinese researchers have developed a lithium-organic battery prototype that withstands

China's water battery breakthrough can last 120,000+ cycles, outlast lithium-ion by decades

China's water battery breakthrough can last 120,000+ cycles, outlast lithium-ion by decades

• China’s water battery breakthrough can last 120,000+ cycles, outlast lithium-ion by decades Chinese scientists unveil a non-toxic, water-based battery that delivers over 120,000

Chinese car brand Nio performs 165,898 battery swaps - IN A SINGLE DAY

Chinese car brand Nio performs 165,898 battery swaps - IN A SINGLE DAY

• China Nio battery swap Chinese car brand Nio performs 165,898 battery swaps - IN A SINGLE DAY While DC fast charging infrastructure and range anxiety dominate Western EV headline

New method converts old phones and paper industry waste into green battery tech

New method converts old phones and paper industry waste into green battery tech

• New method converts old phones and paper industry waste into green battery tech Scientists have created a sustainable, cost-effective, and highly efficient solution that promotes

Dry electrode breakthrough boosts EV battery life and power, cuts toxic waste

Dry electrode breakthrough boosts EV battery life and power, cuts toxic waste

• Dry electrode breakthrough boosts EV battery life and power, cuts toxic waste New dry electrode design boosts conductivity and high-voltage stability in lithium-ion batteries. •

This New York pump station ditched diesel for battery backup

This New York pump station ditched diesel for battery backup

• Battery Storage New York battery backup This New York pump station ditched diesel for battery backup A wastewater pumping station in Erie County, New York, is now running backup

I went alpine skiing with this rugged watch and it tracked every slope in detail

I went alpine skiing with this rugged watch and it tracked every slope in detail

• Amazfit T‑Rex Ultra 2 launched at $550, targeting rugged outdoor enthusiasts. • Features a 1.5‑inch AMOLED display and green/white LED flashlight for night visibility. • Includes

Canada's silicon drone battery doubles flight time with 50% faster charging to rival China

Canada's silicon drone battery doubles flight time with 50% faster charging to rival China

• Canada’s silicon drone battery doubles flight time with 50% faster charging to rival China The NBM Drone Cell enabled 50 percent faster charging speeds. • A Canadian battery mate

Grab this Elevation Lab 10-year extended battery case for AirTag for only $16

Grab this Elevation Lab 10-year extended battery case for AirTag for only $16

• Trending: Hands-on with Google’s new Pixel 10a phone Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 The best VPNs with free trials iPhone

Consumer Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 2 min · 251 words
Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

• Considering a home battery? • These 3 factors can help you decide Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways Home batteries can cut bills by avoi

New sodium ion battery stores twice the energy and desalinates seawater

New sodium ion battery stores twice the energy and desalinates seawater

• New sodium ion battery stores twice the energy and desalinates seawater Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising option for cleaner, more sustainable energy storage. • Re

Science · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 226 words

Simulations map how single-crystal battery materials could boost cycle life

• The performance of rechargeable batteries is governed by processes deep within their components. • A fundamental understanding of electrochemistry, structure-property-performance

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 106 words
Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options

Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options

• 2026 brings affordable EVs: Nissan Leaf under $30k, Chevy Bolt with LiFePO4 battery near $30k. • $40k range expands: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevy Equinox EV, Toyota bZ, Tesla Model 3,

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 211 words
Why your EV's battery will outlive your phone's battery - and by how much

Why your EV's battery will outlive your phone's battery - and by how much

• Why your EV’s battery will outlive your phone’s battery - and by how much Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways A firm specializing in EV ba

China unveils Dragon Armor 3.0 battery with world-first fire-energy separation design

China unveils Dragon Armor 3.0 battery with world-first fire-energy separation design

• Dragon Armor 3.0 introduces world‑first fire‑energy separation in Li‑ion batteries. • Physical isolation of terminals from pressure relief channels reduces thermal runaway risk.

We ran battery tests on 17 phones - this model lasted the longest

We ran battery tests on 17 phones - this model lasted the longest

• ‘ZDNET Recommends’: What exactly does it mean? • ZDNET’s recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. • We gather data from the best ava

Battery Storage Costs Hit Record Lows as Costs of Other Clean Power Technologies Increased: BloombergNEF

Battery Storage Costs Hit Record Lows as Costs of Other Clean Power Technologies Increased: BloombergNEF

• PRESS RELEASEBattery Storage Costs Hit Record Lows as Costs of Other Clean Power Technologies Increased: BloombergNEFClean EnergyFebruary 18, 2026 PRESS RELEASEBattery Storage Co

Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

• Trending: Best Presidents’ Day tech sales Meta is fighting the concept of social media addiction Ring nixes Flock partnership after Super Bowl backlash Fire TV sticks add NVIDIA'

Consumer Tech · February 17, 2026 (updated February 19, 2026) · 2 min · 264 words
AirTag Has Hole Behind the Battery? It's Likely Been Silenced

AirTag Has Hole Behind the Battery? It's Likely Been Silenced

• Apple AirTags have speakers in them, and the speaker is not entirely under the owner’s control. • [Shahram] showshow the speaker of an AirTag can be disabled while keeping the de

Oxford method maps hidden binders that could aid EV battery charging and life

Oxford method maps hidden binders that could aid EV battery charging and life

• Oxford method maps hidden binders that could aid EV battery charging and life The team identified issues with 10-nanometer-thick carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) binder layers. • A

Performing an Autopsy on 15 Dead Battle Born LFP Batteries

Performing an Autopsy on 15 Dead Battle Born LFP Batteries

• 15 dead Battle Born LFP batteries examined, expanding dataset beyond Will Prowse’s initial samples. • Symptoms varied: charging refusal, overheating terminals, no life, charged c

EEVblog 1732 - 20yo 1000+ Cycle Panasonic Li-Ion Battery TESTED

EEVblog 1732 - 20yo 1000+ Cycle Panasonic Li-Ion Battery TESTED

• EEVblog 1732 - 20yo 1000+ Cycle Panasonic Li-Ion Battery TESTED EEVblog3 weeks agoBatteries,EEVblogComments Offon EEVblog 1732 - 20yo 1000+ Cycle Panasonic Li-Ion Battery TESTED2

Electronics & EE · January 30, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 238 words
New Record Lows for Battery Prices

New Record Lows for Battery Prices

• ARTICLENew Record Lows for Battery PricesClean Transport ARTICLENew Record Lows for Battery PricesClean Transport ARTICLE New Record Lows for Battery Prices Clean Transport Decem

EEVblog 1719 - 75kWh Home Storage Battery Expansion

EEVblog 1719 - 75kWh Home Storage Battery Expansion

• EEVblog 1719 - 75kWh Home Storage Battery Expansion EEVblogNovember 14, 2025EEVblog,Solar PowerComments Offon EEVblog 1719 - 75kWh Home Storage Battery Expansion3,410 Views Faceb

Electronics & EE · November 14, 2025 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 285 words