Battery Safety
August 14, 2023
Lithium-Ion Is the Wrong Solution for a Changing Climate
Promoting battery energy storage systems with climate-resilient technologies can improve safety and reduce risk.
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Battery Technology
August 8, 2023
Solid-State Batteries vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries: What’s The Difference?
Traditional lithium-ion batteries use a liquid electrolyte, while solid-state lithium-ion batteries use a solid electrolyte.
Battery Technology
August 3, 2023
What Are The Alternatives to Lithium-Ion Batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries have significant cost and safety issues. Here are some of the alternatives to lithium-ion that offer solutions.
Battery Technology
August 1, 2023
How Are Aqueous And Organic Electrolytes Different?
Aqueous electrolytes are often considered safer than organic electrolytes found in lithium-ion batteries when it comes to fire risk.
Battery Safety
July 28, 2023
The Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Cities and Suburbs
How to avoid the perfect storm of toxic smoke, rapidly spreading fires, and limited firefighting capabilities presented by lithium battery fires.
Industry Updates
July 17, 2023
Norway’s Recent Phosphate Discovery May Not be a Game-Changer After All
The Norway discovery may be the environmental feel-good story of the year in certain circles, but it’s not time to break out the good champagne just yet.
Battery Technology
July 6, 2023
Developing a Cheaper, Safer, Cleaner EV Battery
Because of their flammability, chemical toxicity, and rising costs due to supply chain instability, relying on Li-ion alone limits the potential for a large-scale transition to EVs.
ESS
June 21, 2023
What Are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?
Battery storage systems will play a critical role in building a robust, reliable renewable energy grid. But what exactly is this technology?
EV
June 5, 2023
What the EPA’s New Tailpipe Rules Mean for US Manufacturing
To achieve EPA's ambitious goals, American manufacturing will need new investments in infrastructure, battery materials, and alternative battery technologies.