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.

The chemical battery was invented in 1800 and named after the Italian chemist, Alessandro Volta, and it's safe to say that modern appliances and electronics would have a difficult time thriving ...

Looking ahead: A team of battery researchers may have discovered a low-cost way to extend lithium-ion battery life without redesigning existing cells. Using a technique inspired by organic chemistry, ...

Self-discharge is a normally occurring phenomenon in lithium-ion battery cells. A normal cell may have a self-discharge rate of 1% state of charge (SOC) per month. The normal self-discharge rate is ...

When it comes to pushing the limits of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, companies are investing the most in new materials and chemistries such as solid-state electrolytes and lithium-metal anodes, or ...