Automotive manufacturers rely on thermal interface materials (TIMs) to prevent overheating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. TIMs improve thermal regulation across traction packs by optimizing heat transfer between key components and supporting effective dissipation. This article discusses where and how TIMs are applied in EV battery packs to enable faster, safer charging, maximize range, and…
Introducing TLM-1550SPM high-power lithium cells
Tadiran Batteries has just introduced TLM-1550SPM high-power AA-size lithium oxide batteries for critical applications. Building on decades of success, Tadiran developed the TLM-1550SPM lithium metal oxide battery as an innovative alternative combining a small footprint, high-power output, high capacity, energy density, on-demand response, extended operating life, and extreme reliability in harsh environments. Key attributes include:…
UCSB researchers could replace traditional lithium-ion batteries
In a new study, researchers at UC Santa Barbara test safer and more efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, used in devices such as phones and electric vehicles (EVs), use liquid electrolytes that can overheat and catch fire. Solid-state batteries use non-flammable solids instead, making them safer, more compact, and longer-lasting. According to…
Preparing for sodium-ion battery storage? Advanced simulation models can help
The vast majority, upwards of 80% in recent years, of energy storage installations have used lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-based deployments have continued apace despite supply chain concerns, largely because of lithium batteries’ falling prices and exceptional efficiency. Lithium’s dominance, however, has led to concerns about its continued ability to meet the expected demand for energy storage…
25x capacity increase and 1,000 cycles in solid-state battery performance
ION’s battery cell surpasses 1,000 cycles while delivering dramatic capacity improvement, validating technology for the consumer electronics sector. ION Storage Systems (ION) has achieved a significant breakthrough with its battery cell demonstrating a 25x increase in capacity in a commercially relevant footprint while surpassing 1,000 charge cycles. This dual achievement marks a critical milestone in…
Battery solutions and silicone recycling plant at International Battery Seminar 2025
Elkem will be exhibiting at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, March 17-20, 2025, at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. Attendees can visit Elkem at Booth #904 to learn about the company’s battery anodes, protection, and thermal management offerings. Elkem will showcase its silicon powders for battery anodes and silicones for battery…
What’s a thermogalvanic cell good for?
Thermogalvanic energy harvesting (EH) cells use an electrochemical cell that generates electricity directly from heat by maintaining a temperature difference between two electrodes immersed in an electrolyte solution containing a redox chemical couple. In addition to EH, thermogalvanic cells (TGCs) are being proposed for thermal management and cooling applications. A TGC is primarily designed to…
Combined hardware-software approach addresses growing battery management market
Infineon Technologies AG and Eatron are expanding their existing partnership for battery management solutions (BMS) in automotive to include various industrial and consumer applications. Enabled by Infineon’s PSOC™ microcontrollers, this collaboration combines AI-powered battery optimization software with power semiconductor components to create a solution that reduces degradation, detects safety issues, and improves performance and reliability…
New solid-state battery design improves safety and efficiency
Microvast Holdings has made progress in developing its True All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology. This advancement improves safety, energy density, and efficiency for applications, including electric school buses. It also offers potential for future use in electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) or semi-solid-state batteries, Microvast’s ASSB uses a bipolar stacking architecture that enables internal…
Breakthrough microactuator driving system at ISSCC 2025
Researchers at the University of California San Diego and CEA-Leti unveiled a groundbreaking microactuator driving system, combining innovative solid-state battery technology with novel integrated circuit designs for 2-in-1 storage and voltage boost conversion techniques. Presented in a paper at ISSCC 2025, “An Autonomous and Lightweight Microactuator Driving System Using Flying Solid-State Batteries,” the breakthrough addresses a…