IBM proposes sustainable successor to lithium-ion battery
IBM has developed a new type of battery that's free of cobalt, nickel and other heavy metals, avoiding the environmental and humanitarian issues related to lithium-ion technology. More
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Nendo designs emergency portable battery that can be charged by rotating
Japanese studio Nendo has designed a mobile battery that users can charge by rotating, to power-up their smartphone in case of emergencies. More
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IKEA launches solar battery packs to rival Tesla's Powerwall
IKEA is expanding its solar panel offering with a battery-storage solution, which it claims could help homeowners cut their electricity bills by 70 per cent. More
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Elon Musk launches Tesla batteries for the home in bid to cut fossil fuel usage
Tesla founder Elon Musk has launched two batteries designed to power homes and businesses in an attempt to reduce the world's reliance on fossil fuels for generating electricity. More
