All articles tagged with #battery technology
A leak from Digital Chat Station indicates that Chinese smartphone manufacturers, potentially Xiaomi, are testing Apple's patented metal-can battery technology to achieve 10,000 mAh capacities in upcoming flagships. This approach combines rigid steel casings with stacked silicon-carbon cells to overcome the space limitations of traditional pouch batteries.
Geely has officially launched its 'Smart Charge' ecosystem, featuring a single-gun charger with a peak output of 2,250 kW, a new industry record. The system uses an AI-driven energy model to manage battery temperatures, enabling a Lynk & Co 10 to charge from 10% to 97% in 8 minutes and 40 seconds. Geely plans to deploy over 100,000 charging guns by 2027, including 50,000 Smart Charge units, and offers new incentives such as extended battery warranties and annual charging allowances for early adopters.
Geely has unveiled a new ultrafast charging system capable of charging an electric vehicle battery from 10% to 70% in just four minutes and 30 seconds. This announcement intensifies the competition among Chinese automakers to reduce reliance on battery giant CATL, which currently controls approximately 38% of global lithium iron phosphate manufacturing capacity. While Geely’s technology matches the speeds of rivals like BYD, analysts remain skeptical about the long-term impact on CATL’s market dominance due to its entrenched supply chain position and significant market share.
The Trump administration’s $500 million DOE grant to seven battery-focused companies signals a step in strengthening the U.S. supply chain, but analysts say it is dwarfed by the scale and speed of China’s dominance—from refining to battery cells—and would take decades to close. China controls most refining, processing, and much of the materials for EVs, while U.S. EV adoption lags behind; with Biden-era policies rolled back in parts, the path to mass production and global competitiveness remains uncertain, though startups are pursuing on-site processing and domestically sourced materials as possible ways to reduce China’s chokehold.
Decide whether to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro now or wait for the rumored iPhone 20, which could bring a bold all-glass design, thinner bezels, under-display Face ID, silicon anode battery, a 2nm A21 chip and possibly HBM—though details and timing remain unconfirmed.
Samsung is reportedly testing silicon-carbon anode batteries for the Galaxy S27 lineup, but higher costs could limit the tech to the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra, meaning the standard S27 and S27+ may not get bigger batteries.
Researchers at Dundee and Warwick universities have shown that oxygen actively participates in energy storage within lithium‑ion battery cathodes, overturning the view that oxygen is passive. By comparing layered oxide cathodes with phosphates and using advanced modeling and experiments, they demonstrate significant oxygen redox in the charging/discharging process. Published in Nature Nanotechnology, the findings could enable batteries that charge faster, last longer, and are safer for electric vehicles and portable electronics.
GM signals a potential shift from lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) to lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for high-volume EVs, arguing LMR could match LFP’s cost while delivering higher energy density; however, LMR still must prove itself outside the lab before mass production. The Chevy Bolt will keep LFP through 2027, Ford is also pursuing LMR, and GM plans U.S. production of LMR cells by 2028, alongside separate sodium-ion efforts for grid storage.
Mercedes‑AMG’s GT 4‑Door abandons the V8 for a fully electric powertrain, delivering up to 1,153 hp (GT63) and 1,475 lb‑ft, 0–60 mph in 2.0 s, and an estimated 435 miles WLTP range with 600 kW charging. It introduces a new design language inspired by the GT XX concept, adds a frunk, and features a refreshed interior with a dual-screen infotainment setup; GT55/GT63 trims arrive by late 2026, with pricing still undisclosed.
Rumors suggest the Galaxy S27 Ultra will employ silicon-carbon batteries, boosting energy density with potential capacities in the 12,000–18,000 mAh range, enabling longer use between charges. Samsung reportedly targets up to 1,500 charging cycles and improved thermal stability, aided by separator and stacking design tweaks, plus smarter battery management, which could extend device life and push broader adoption of this tech.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science found that using hard carbon as the anode enables high sodium storage and faster sodiation, potentially matching fast charging of lithium ion batteries and boosting energy density. Sodium ion batteries offer environmental and supply chain advantages, including cheaper production and safer shipping, with growing use in vehicles. However they still lag lithium ion in energy density and face challenges to sustain fast charging due to ion traffic jams, so lithium ion remains dominant for now while sodium ion technology continues to advance.
A six-story science roundup highlights Edison’s revived nickel‑iron battery for rapid recharge (but lower energy density), a star in Andromeda that collapsed directly into a black hole without a supernova, a snap-on ‘smart underwear’ sensor that tracks daily fart frequency, simulations explaining how Kuiper Belt contact binaries form, AI-assisted work proposing a possible ancient Roman board game called Ludos Coriovalli, and DishBrain’s neurons learning to play Doom with a Python-friendly interface.
Donut Lab has introduced the world's first all-solid-state battery for a production vehicle, currently powering Verge Motorcycles' TS Pro electric motorcycle, offering lighter weight, longer lifespan, faster charging, and lower costs, with potential applications in larger vehicles and future electric platforms.
Samsung is preparing to mass-produce solid-state batteries with a 600-mile range that can charge in 9 minutes, aiming for market release next year, in partnership with BMW and Solid Power, promising safer, more efficient energy storage for electric vehicles and devices.
A tech enthusiast compares the Oppo Find X9 Pro with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, highlighting features like superior camera capabilities, larger battery capacity, and additional functionalities that Apple could consider for the upcoming iPhone 18 to stay competitive.