Batteries

Electric car pioneer says stations swapping batteries in 90 seconds could appear later this year as an alternative to charging

Aquion Energy raises $35m to commercialise novel energy storage system

Better understanding of how bacteria produce and conduct electricity opens up potential for generating power from waste products

Technology Strategy Board unveils support for energy harvesting, efficient computers, and smart system projects

Pike Research attributes upswing in market to new wave of electric cars and technological advances

Company sells auto concerns to Johnson Controls for $125m and is open to offers on its other businesses

Company says replacing nickel-metal-hydride batteries with lithium-ion alternatives will cut costs 30 per cent and boost fuel efficiency

New UK energy storage R&D centre at Warwick University aims to take advantage of emerging electric and hybrid vehicle battery market

US lithium-ion battery specialist confirms plans for Chinese auto giant Wanxiang Group to invest $450m in the company

Innovative trial will see lithium battery deployed to store solar energy generated during the day