A closer inspection of ash from burned rice hulls, the hard outer layer of rice grains, revealed a form of carbon that could nearly double the energy density of typical lithium-ion or sodium-ion ...

Through a new process that turns coal waste into a material that can power electric cars, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has a unique opportunity to return energy-producing jobs to Appalachians who ...

When it comes to electric vehicle adoption, consumers still have lots of questions about their batteries: What is their mile range? How long do they take to charge? How does charging affect the ...

Silicon anodes are pushing lithium-ion batteries into a new performance class, with lab results pointing to energy storage ...

Sept 12 (Reuters) - New investments in the United States and Europe aim to challenge China’s stranglehold on a key ingredient used in most electric vehicle batteries – graphite – but industry experts ...