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A group of researchers hailing from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have devised stretchable silver electrodes whose conductivity can be enhanced by human sweat. The stretchable electrodes were fabricated by directly printing an ink composed of conductive silver flakes and specially designed elastic binder called hydrophilic poly(urethane-acrylate) (HPUA) on hydrophilic textiles. Researchers say the HPUA…

Researchers from the University of Münster in Germany looked at 53 studies that estimated advances in lithium-ion, solid-state, lithium–sulfur and lithium–air batteries. Their conclusion: Study authors generally expect continuously declining battery costs regardless of raw material price developments. But there are large cost uncertainties that will remain a key challenge for researchers and industry in…

Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (“Li-Cycle” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed its previously announced business combination with Peridot Acquisition Corp. (“Peridot”). The ticker symbols for the common stock and warrants of Peridot will change from “PDAC” and “PDAC.WS” to “LICY” and “LICY.WS”, respectively, and will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange…

A few best practices for handling transients and over-currents help make electronic drivetrains more reliable. James Colby • Littelfuse, Inc. Automotive market analysts predict that by 2025, high-end vehicles will contain more than $6,000 in electronic components. Most of these advanced electronics will be in the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs). To ensure robust, […]

The Scienlab SL1700A Series is the next generation battery pack test system for high voltage battery packs – up to 1,500 V for automotive and industrial application. Developers need vast labs with multiple test channels to develop batteries, but space and power supplies are limited. Keysight’s SL1700A Series utilizes new high voltage silicon carbide (SiC) […]

A few best practices for handling transients and over-currents help make electronic drivetrains more reliable. James Colby • Littelfuse, Inc. Automotive market analysts predict that by 2025, high-end vehicles will contain more than $6,000 in electronic components. Most of these advanced electronics will be in the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs). To ensure robust, […]

Leland Teschler • Executive editor Officials estimate it will cost $50 billion to field the chargers needed for the expected number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads by 2030. But it’s possible that spending every penny of this amount won’t prevent the extinction of the cross-country road trip. Here’s the logic behind that statement: It’s […]

Leland Teschler • Executive Editor For some cheap thrills, try Googling the words “battery breakthrough.” You’ll be presented with page after page of articles breathlessly chronicling one research result after another in energy storage. But you might wonder why, with so many earth-shattering developments, electric vehicles can’t travel 1,000 miles before needing a recharge. The […]

Bobbin-type lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries from Tadiran Batteries are being specially modified for use in the cold chain demanded by Covid vaccine made by Pfizer. Pfizer says it has specially designed temperature-controlled thermal shippers utilizing dry ice to maintain recommended storage temperature conditions of -70±10°C for up to 10 days unopened. The firm will […]

Compact Multi-Purpose Coin Cell Power Packs address the increasing demands for safe, reliable and secure holders for the popular 2032 coin cell battery. These power packs feature a built-in on/off toggle switch for multi-purpose applications. The unique design makes this product safe, while extending the life of the battery with switchable power. The body is […]