Researchers make incredible discovery that could transform EV batteries: 'Would also keep more valuable metals inside the United States'

Researchers make incredible discovery that could transform EV batteries: 'Would also keep more valuable metals inside the United States'

A team of researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory studied dying lithium-ion batteries and discovered a new method for recycling them.  The findings hold promise for extending the life of electric vehicle batteries, reducing waste, and conserving clean energy resources.  As Interesting Engineering reported, the researchers used a high-resolution X-ray nano-computed tomography system to examine the interior of old lithium-ion batte…

Houston team’s discovery brings solid-state batteries closer to EV use

A team of researchers from the University of Houston, Rice University and Brown University has uncovered new findings that could extend battery life and potentially change the electric vehicle landscape.The team, led by Yan Yao, the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UH, recently published its findings in the journal Nature Communications.The work deployed a powerful, high-resolutio…