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.....»»
Simple voltage pulse can restore capacity to Li-Si batteries
The bad news is that there's not a lot of pure Li-Si batteries in use. If you're using a large battery for a specialized purpose—say grid-scale storage or an electric vehicle—.....»»
iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
How iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers
At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoug.....»»
Annapurna makes its first new game announcement since staff exodus
Wheel World is the new name for Ghost Bike, an upcoming game for embattled indie publisher Annapurna Interactive......»»
Subaru next-gen strong hybrid for Crosstrek, Forester delivers more power, fuel economy
Subaru’s next-generation strong hybrid, to be optioned in the Crosstrek and Forester crossovers, achieves across-the-board improvements in engine power, motor output, torque, battery capacity, fuel economy and driving range......»»
Apple secretly tapped BYD for long-range EV battery tech, report says
Apple and BYD teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, Bloomberg reported, signaling just how far the iPhone maker went in its efforts to produce a car......»»
Nuu’s B30 5G and N10 offer premium features at budget prices
NUU's new B30 5G and N10 smartphones offer premium features like 5G connectivity, powerful processors, and long battery life......»»
For the EV supply chain, it"s back to basics
Battery suppliers' optimism at The Battery Show was paired with caution......»»
GM invests $10 million in materials science company Forge Nano for EV batteries
The automaker has invested in and partnered with companies along the EV battery supply chain, from raw materials to recycling, as it works to secure a supply chain for its electric vehicles......»»
For the EV supply chain, its back to basics
Battery suppliers' optimism at The Battery Show was paired with caution......»»
U.S. offers battery company $671 million for Georgia plant
The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia. Aspen Aerogel shares surged as much as 20 percent in New York. .....»»
Cheapest iPad loses the charger in Europe, gets a price cut
Following yesterday’s launch of the iPad mini 7, Apple has also made a couple of changes to the cheapest iPad in the line-up in a number of European countries. The box no longer contains a charger, only a USB-C cable, and that has been offset by.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 15: Stellantis-backed startup invests $1 billion in Nevada battery plant
Lyten chose Reno because of its battery ecosystem and its dry climate......»»
BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe
The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»
Stellantis-backed Lyten to invest over $1 billion in Nevada lithium-sulfur battery factory
U.S. startup Lyten is investing more than $1 billion in a Reno, Nevada lithium sulfur battery factory......»»
AI can spot EV battery defects
Detecting defects is the most prevalent use of AI in EV batteries for now, but companies are considering how it could help with battery performance later......»»
EV battery companies use AI to identify defects
Detecting defects is the most prevalent use of AI in EV batteries for now, but companies are considering how it could help with battery performance later......»»
China"s BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe
The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»
Is DC fast charging really that bad for your EV’s battery? We asked the experts
There are plenty of recommendations about how you should charge your EV, like that you shouldn't DC fast charge often. But does doing so really have an impact?.....»»
Novel nanoparticle therapy targets fat absorption to combat obesity
Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive tract, has shown significant.....»»