Energy Storage

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Cobalt-Free Batteries Could Power Cars of the Future

MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals. Many electric vehicles are powered by batteries that contain cobalt — a metal that carries high financial, environmental, and social costs. MIT researchers have now designed a battery material that … [continued]

Photo: A new solid-state EV battery features a more sustainable lithium supply chain (courtesy of EnergyX).

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $131 Million to Boost America’s Battery Supply Chain & Supercharge…

Funded Projects Will Lower EV Technology Costs, Increase Driving Range, and Build a Sustainable, Secure Domestic Battery Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced more than $131 million for projects to advance research and development (R&D) in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and charging systems, … [continued]