A bio-based material could boost battery autonomy for electric cars and smartphones


Japanese researchers have developed a method to increase the charge capacity of batteries used in electric cars. — AFP Relaxnews

Japanese researchers have developed a method to increase the charging capacity of batteries used in electric cars. The results show increased battery life, giving hope to develop more durable batteries for cars and maybe even smartphones.

At a time when the general public is more aware of the climate crisis than ever, the electric car market is booming. However, while an increasing number of people are adopting electric cars, there are still several obstacles associated with them – the financial aspect, as well as availability of charging stations and the range of such vehicles (an average of 40 minutes of charging vs a few minutes for a full tank of gasoline with a conventional car).

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