[ad_1] Ultium batteries will normally support up to 200kW fast charging (slower than Tesla’s 250kW Supercharger V3, if still quick), but there will be 800-volt packs for trucks that will handle 350kW charging. They’ll be low-cobalt designs that are both cheaper than before (under $100 per kWh) and should raise fewer concerns about the labor […]
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Tesla update leaks some upcoming changes for Model S, Model X
[ad_1] due to FW timing. Tesla seemed to have realized no matter what they do stuff leaks through firmware so froze releases on week 40 and just backported absolute necessary stuff to limit leakageAnd now past the new year this must be hw they put into cars now/vsoon so cannot avoid it — green (@greentheonly) […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ will reportedly lack active noise cancellation
[ad_1] When we reviewed the Galaxy Buds last March, one of our complaints was the average audio quality. The new earbuds promise improved sound, but we don’t know yet how they’ll deliver that. The Galaxy Buds lost points, too, for poor microphone quality. SamMobile says the Galaxy Buds+ will have four microphones — two more […]
OnePlus phones will optimize charging based on your sleep habits
[ad_1] If you have access to a OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro and the company’s Open Beta software, you check out the feature by pulling down the notification shade on your phone, tapping the cog icon to launch the Settings app and then tapping on the “Battery” heading. You’ll then see a toggle to […]
New lithium-sulfur battery could let phones last five days between charges
[ad_1] The key was to rework the particle bonds in sulfur cathodes to help them handle higher loads without decreases in capacity, performance or stability. The technique was derived from the bridging architectures you see in processing detergent powders, the university said. The challenge is to get the battery to production. Many researchers have touted […]
IBM’s cobalt-free EV battery uses materials extracted from seawater
[ad_1] According to IBM, the new design could outperform current lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time (less than five minutes to reach an 80 percent charge), power density and energy efficiency. The battery is also less flammable, and it could be used in aircraft and smart energy grids, as well as electric cars and trucks. […]
Tesla acquires battery expert in bid to make its own cells
[ad_1] We’ve asked Tesla for comment. This isn’t Tesla’s first purchase in the space. It recently acquired Maxwell, a California company that has been developing next-gen lithium-ion electrodes. On top of this, Tesla also struck a five-year research agreement with Canadian research leader Jeff Dahn that might bear fruit. Elon Musk said Tesla was making […]
Google’s Pixel 4 will feature something called a ‘Pixel Neural Core’
[ad_1] According to the official spec sheet — obtained by 9to5Google — we’re looking at a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and up to a 90Hz display. Marked differences between the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are inevitably the screen size (5.7″ vs 6.3″) and battery (2800 mAh vs 3700 mAh). Both offer […]
Eco-friendly aluminum batteries might power solar and wind farms
[ad_1] Aluminum batteries still aren’t available outside of labs, and you shouldn’t expect this breakthrough to be available any time soon. They’re still half as energy-dense as lithium-ion cells, and the scientists are busy working on more effective electrolytes and charging systems. If aluminum does reach parity with lithium, however, it could lead to a […]
OtterBox reveals a portable and stackable wireless charging system
[ad_1] The base charging system starts at $129.95 and includes one wireless battery. Additional batteries and charging bases cost $69.95. OtterBox is also offering a Wireless Charging Pad, $49.95, and a Charging Stand, $59.95. The charging devices will work with Qi-enabled phones like the iPhone XS, Samsung Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3 and others. These […]