Batteries store and convert chemical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. They are a critical power source for modern electronics, from smartphones and laptops to electric ...

This article originally appeared in the fall 2024 issue of UC San Diego Magazine as “The Battery (EV)olution” with the sidebar "Are You Ready to Make the Swap?" and the companion article "Charging ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

An electric bicycle—it's a regular bicycle, but with a motor on it! There are enough moving pieces on these personal mobility vehicles to make buying one confusing. Even if you're pretty sure you know ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. On average, electric vehicle (EV) batteries last one to two decades before needing replacement. Most manufacturers warranty these batteries for eight to ...

Coal granules are prepared for loading into a reactor that converts coal to char and coal liquids, which will eventually be turned into graphite and gas in another reactor. Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S.

As electric vehicles become more prevalent on the road today, EV owners and industry experts alike have wondered exactly how long EV batteries will last under normal driving conditions, and whether or ...

A white car is plugged into one of several electric chargers in a parking area. While the environmental effects related to building batteries for electric cars, such as the one shown here, are ...

The color that makes blue jeans iconic might also help power tomorrow’s electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Researchers at Concordia University have discovered that indigo—the same natural ...