He played a key role in advancing laptops, phones and EVs. News 

John Goodenough, Inventor of Lithium-ion Battery Technology, Passes Away at 100

Dr. John Goodenough, who is widely recognized as the inventor of the lithium-ion battery and a significant figure in the field of technology, has passed away at the age of 100, according to the University of Texas at Austin. His contributions have made cellphones, laptops, and electric vehicles feasible, and he is regarded as one of the most influential scientists in the industry. The researchers had studied lithium batteries before. For example, Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham prepared a plan in which lithium was combined with titanium disulfide. However, The New…

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As EV batteries' capacity falls below 80%-85% after eight-to-10 years of use, the theory goes, they will be repurposed to power buildings or even balance local and national energy grids. (AP) News 

EV Battery Lifespan: How Long Will It Last?

The circular economy’s viability is being questioned due to the competition for battery packs and cell materials, as well as the demand for affordable cars, despite global automakers promoting their intentions to recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. A group of startups offers second-life energy storage with old electric car batteries. But creating a viable industry, as envisioned by automakers like Nissan, would mean rejecting the needs of recyclers, restorers and drivers squeezed by the cost of living crisis. “The assumption that EV batteries only last 8-10 years and then owners…

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OEMs selling smartphones in the European Union could be made to design their smartphones in order to allow users to replace rechargeable batteries on their own. News 

Smartphone Batteries That Can Be Swapped Out By Users Could Be Making A Return

Do you recall the days when you could easily replace a phone’s battery by removing its back panel? It seems that this practice may soon become commonplace once again, particularly in the EU. Smartphone manufacturers operating in the European Union may be required to design their devices in a way that enables users to replace rechargeable batteries independently. Parliament has approved new rules for the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU. – Portable batteries for machines must be designed in such a…

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India is likely to soon adopt recommendations of a consumer affairs committee on common charging ports – similar to the European Union – by June 2025 News 

Public Backs Standardisation of Charging Cables for Mobile Phones and Other Devices

According to a survey, the majority of consumers, specifically nine out of 10, have expressed their approval of the government’s decision to standardize charging cables for smartphones and tablets, similar to the European Union. They believe that this move will lead to a decrease in prices and make branded charging cables more accessible. Additionally, seven out of 10 respondents believe that having different chargers for various devices allows companies to sell more accessories. India is likely to soon adopt the Consumer Affairs Committee’s recommendations for common charging ports – similar…

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The Powerwall-like system can expand from 5KWh up to 180kWh. News 

Anker Introduces Modular Solar Battery System with Solix Home Energy Storage

Anker, a company that specializes in device charging, has announced the launch of its Solix line of home energy products, which includes a battery storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. The company unveiled the new products at an event in New York City, along with a smaller battery designed for apartment and condo dwellers that can be used with its existing solar panels mounted on balconies. This move puts Anker in direct competition with Tesla in the home energy market. The modular battery system, due to arrive worldwide in 2024,…

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Tesla could add $3 billion in revenue in 2030 and more than $5.4 billion in 2032 from non-Tesla vehicle owners, according to a recent report from Piper Sandler & Co. (REUTERS) News 

Growing Support for Tesla’s Electric Vehicle Charging Plug as It Becomes the US Standard

Several players in the electric-vehicle power industry have pledged to provide compatible equipment for Tesla Inc.’s charging technology, strengthening the automaker’s system as the standard in the United States. ChargePoint Holdings Inc., Blink Charging Co. and Wallbox NV each announced on Monday that they have chargers capable of working with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard, which is rapidly gaining ground in the competition with the so-called connected charging system. Australia’s Tritium DCFC Ltd. also said they offer a NACS connector option with chargers. The quick succession announcement comes just days…

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The automaker plans to produce over one million EVs annually by 2025. News 

GM and Samsung SDI Investing $3 Billion in Indiana EV Battery Cell Plant

Indiana has been selected by General Motors and Samsung SDI as the location for their collaborative electric vehicle battery plant. Governor Eric Holcomb revealed that the $3 billion facility will be constructed in St. Joseph County and is set to commence operations in 2026. The plant, which aims to assist GM in meeting the growing demand for EVs, is anticipated to generate 1,700 fresh manufacturing positions in the state of Indiana. The factory produces prismatic and cylindrical cells containing a lot of nickel. GM and Samsung SDI expect the completed…

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Greater Bay Technology claims its Phoenix cell can heat from -4F to 77F in five minutes. News 

Chinese Firm Announces EV Battery Retains Range in Cold Temperatures

Greater Bay Technology, a Chinese startup, has developed a new EV battery that can charge at normal speeds even in cold temperatures. According to Huang Xiangdong, the co-founder and chairman, the Phoenix cell uses superconducting materials and thermal management to heat from -4F to 77F in just five minutes, enabling the battery to charge “within six minutes in all weather conditions.” Huang stated that the Phoenix battery not only addresses the long charging time for EVs but also other pain points. He added that the battery’s range would not be…

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The new version is available publicly but old and new iPhone users installing iOS 16.5 are facing the issue. News 

iPhone users complain about battery emptying problem after installing iOS 16.5

Apple recently released a new version of iOS 16.5 for iPhone users, and most of the people to install the new version have seen their battery turn faster than usual. In general, you expect the public release to be completely flawless and has no problem. But in this case, the iOS 16.5 update has brought more complaints from users who do not get out of the iPhone battery best.. People have mentioned that a one -hour Facetime call has led to massive battery emptying, where the meter goes from 100…

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Pixel users have complained about overheating and battery drain for which Google now has a fix. News 

Google Pixel 7 users are facing a major battery drain problem: know all the details

If you have a Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 device, chances are your phone has gotten abnormally warm since the last update. Many users seem to have raised their concerns about this issue which always drains the battery much faster than usual. Google has heard these pleas and confirmed that a server-side issue caused this problem. It has now fixed the problem and your phone should be back to normal thanks to the changes made by Google. An update provided to the Google app seems to be the culprit…

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Samsung's SDI division, responsible for battery research and development, is reportedly exploring the possibility of introducing stacked batteries to their smartphone business News 

Samsung Galaxy S24 May Use EV Technology to Boost Battery: Report

Samsung is said to be using technology used in electric vehicles to boost the battery of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is now about 10 months away. Samsung’s SDI division, which is responsible for battery research and development, is said to be exploring the possibility of introducing duplicate batteries into its smartphone business, reports GSMArena. As opposed to changing the battery’s chemical composition, this innovation involves rearranging the battery’s cells, resulting in a higher energy density, which in turn allows the battery to fit a larger capacity in the same…

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Top 10000mAh power banks can buy now

Over time, smart phones have become an indispensable part of our lives, and therefore it is the need to continuously power supply to fight their battery drainage. But, the power supply is not always available, as a result of the power bank is important. They easily charge your phone, so you can use it without any problems. Power banks will be a wide range of capabilities, such as the 5000mAh and 10000mAh, but high-capacity Power Bank, for example, 10,0000mAh, considered to be a smart choice because it can be downloaded…

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