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  1. admyrick

    This new solid-state battery could make its way to our smartphones

    The inventor of the lithium-ion battery has developed a new "all-solid-state" battery which is design for mobile devices, electric cars, and stationary energy storage. The battery allows for fast-charging without worrying about the battery catching fire.
  2. Android News

    MIT researchers find a way to double the capacity of lithium-ion batteries

    People want more battery life with their phones, but the advancements in technology just haven't kept up with other aspects. However, some MIT researchers have discovered a way to double the capacity of our lithium-ion batteries and say the tech could be in smartphones as soon as next year.
  3. Android News

    Toyota researchers find a way to make lithium ion batteries operate at a wider range of temperatures

    While this new battery research isn't going to allow them to last longer than they do today, it does mean that batteries in the future could fail less often. By removing the liquid electrolyte component of lithium ion batteries, Toyota researchers were able to make these batteries function...