A new sodium battery posts wild four-minute charging numbers, but don’t expect it in an EV yet

A sodium-metal battery reached a four-minute laboratory rate, but its strongest lifespan figures came from slower and smaller tests. The pouch-cell results show why EV use remains a long way off.

Low-cost sodium batteries are already reaching Tesla performance levels in China

A commercial sodium-ion battery used in China is getting closer to Tesla-style performance, with cheaper materials and a double-aluminum design that could challenge lithium-ion in cost-sensitive EVs and grid storage.

Huawei is reportedly testing new tech for its biggest phone battery yet

A new leak claims Huawei is experimenting with fresh battery materials and designs that could take smartphone capacity beyond 10,000mAh.

Battery tech that stores over 9 times more energy is here and it’s perfect for your gadgets

Researchers have developed a new silicon-carbon battery design that can store up to nine times more energy while staying stable over time.