Despite lithium-ion batteries powering 70 percent of rechargeable devices, issues with environmentally damaging extraction and China's control over supply chains are pushing for alternatives.

Lithium and standard lead-acid car batteries both have their pros and cons, and for some owners, switching to the former has ...

Solid-state batteries charge in a fraction of the time, run cooler, and pack more energy into less space than traditional lithium-ion versions. A new review from the University of California, ...

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, laptops, tablets, toothbrushes, and even electric cars. These rechargeable tools have revolutionized modern life, but they often ...

Why lithium-ion batteries fail us - and the gadgets I'm relying on to protect myself ...

A cheaper, safer, and more abundant alternative to lithium is finally making its way into cars—and the grid. For decades, lithium-ion batteries have powered our phones, laptops, and electric vehicles.