Cracks in lithium-ion batteries actually speed up electric vehicle charging. This runs counter to the view of many EV manufacturers.

A new type of metal-free battery non-toxic and safer across the board. It can also degrade on demand, paving the way for better recycling.

EVs will have lower sticker prices than gas vehicles when batteries are cheaper. Getting there comes down to knowing where to cut costs.

A new lithium-ion battery for electric cars offers both safety and high performance—and can last for 1 million miles.

MIT researchers demonstrate a method to make a smaller, safer, and faster lithium-rich ceramic electrolyte.