Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

Anode – Typically made of reactive materials like lithium or zinc, the anode undergoes oxidation, releasing electrons. Cathode – A material capable of accepting electrons, the cathode undergoes ...

Lithium-ion batteries are what make modern electric vehicles possible. This Engineering Explained video shows how they work, and how they're manufactured. The video is sponsored by LG Energy Solution, ...

An artificial intelligence breakthrough could dramatically change batteries, according to Microsoft. The company used AI systems to screen more than 32 million battery candidates. From that, they were ...

Your car's battery has to work harder in frigid temperatures. Here's why it happens, how to avoid battery issues, and how to ...

Chances are you've owned a battery-powered device at some point in your life that's let you down. Maybe it was a cordless drill with a sudden lack of torque, or a smartphone that had you reaching for ...

More homeowners than ever before are pairing batteries with their solar panels. Installing a home battery can supply you with backup power during a blackout. But there's another big benefit to home ...

If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the ...