Can an e-bike’s fat tires be offset by a fat battery?
A well-implemented electric boost handles some of the worst of ultra-fat tires. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) For many years, talking about fat-tire bikes meant you were referring to mountain bikes. But a more recent gen.....»»
A "liquid battery" advance—strategies for electrocatalytic hydrogenation
As California transitions rapidly to renewable fuels, it needs new technologies that can store power for the electric grid. Solar power drops at night and declines in winter. Wind power ebbs and flows. As a result, the state depends heavily on natura.....»»
iOS 18 gains new slow charger warning in battery settings
The battery section of Settings in iOS 18 now shows when the iPhone is connected to a slow charger.It would be handy if this new "Slow Charger" warning were not so buried in SettingsAlongside giving users more options regarding charging limits, Apple.....»»
iOS 18 has two useful tricks to solve your iPhone charging headaches
It looks as though iOS 18 will offer more options for battery charging and tell you more about charging speeds......»»
iOS 18 will warn you when you’re using a slow iPhone charger
iOS 18 includes a couple of notable changes to iPhone battery health and charging settings. Apple has added more charging limit settings for iPhone 15 users, along with information about when you’re using a slow charger. more….....»»
How to Fix iOS 18 Beta Battery Drain
So you decided to try the iOS 18 beta and all of a sudden your iPhone’s battery is draining faster than it normally does. There’s no need to panic because this is a common issue with beta software and one that is often fixable. iOS 18 bet.....»»
Why tracking air pollution is as easy as riding a bike
Imagine being able to contribute to scientific research just by riding a bike: your bicycle automatically collects valuable air quality data from the different neighborhoods you pedal through, creating a mobile network of air quality monitors. That's.....»»
12-volt batteries with more power are poised for a long run in EVs and hybrids
In electrified vehicles and those with self-driving capabilities, no longer is it the battery's job to just start the engine and to keep the lights on. The 12-volt battery has a direct role in the vehicle's critical safety systems and in reducing emi.....»»
iOS 18 gives iPhone 15 more charging limit tiers to protect the battery
Apple has updated its battery health settings in iOS 18 in iPhone 15 by giving more control to users over charging limits.The new iOS 18 adds more options for a hard charging limitAs introduced in 2023 with iOS 17, the Charging section of Settings on.....»»
The 31 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (June 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include How I Met Your Mother, Tires, Reba, Blue Mountain State, The Upshaws, The Conners, Martin, Loudermilk, and more......»»
I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close
The MacBook Pro 16 sits atop the 16-inch laptop world thanks to great performance and superior battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 costs less. Which wins?.....»»
A battery charged by your tears may make smart contact lenses a reality
A wafer-thin battery is in development that may be ideal to power smart contact lenses in the future. And it has an unusual way of being recharged......»»
China EV battery tariffs could sting U.S. electric vehicle sales
Tariffs on EV batteries imported from China will more than triple and higher prices risk "further slowing down" the electrification transition, according to a new report from Interact Analysis.....»»
Ford Explorer output launched in Germany with "latest, greatest" battery tech
Ford had initially said the Explorer would use nickel magnesium cobalt batteries but the company postponed the production start for six months to incorporate new battery specifications......»»
Heybike Hero review: sparing almost no expense in a carbon fiber e-bike
The Heybike Hero has a carbon fiber frame that weighs just six pounds, so it can be stuffed to the brim with features like a 1,000W motor and full suspension without exceeding 100 pounds.Heybike Hero review: heavy duty carbon fiberI've reviewed a few.....»»
How to optimize your MacBook battery life
Features in your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, along with good user practices, can help optimize your battery's lifespan and health - whether you leave it plugged in all the time or not.The Mac has a wealth of tools to help optimize your battery's lif.....»»
Safer, cheaper, more flexible battery invented for wearable tech
Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, better performing and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. A paper describing the "recipe" for their new battery type was published in the journal Nano Research Energy on June 3......»»
Gazelle Eclipse e-bike review: All you’ll need and more
The Gazelle Eclipse e-bike is best used as a primary form of personal transport in a city or town and for daily commuting......»»
The Marshall Major V headphones claim to have 100 hours of battery life, so I put them to the test
Marshall released the newest in the Major headphone line. We tested how their 100-hour battery life claim, sound quality, and decided if they're worth their $150 price tag. If you have a bit of a problem when it comes to charging your devices,.....»»
Stellantis-backed battery maker ACC halts plans for German, Italian plants
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the automaker is adjusting its investment plans to the pace of EV growth amid slowing sales of the vehicles and the need to reduce battery costs......»»
Apple touts Mac battery life and performance in new videos: ‘There’s nothing like Mac’
Apple is out with three new YouTube videos today, touting the Mac and the “power of Apple silicon.” The 30-second ads take a dramatic approach toward highlighting MacBook battery life and multitasking capabilities. more….....»»