Batteries store and convert chemical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. They are a critical power source for modern electronics, from smartphones and laptops to electric ...

An electric bicycle—it's a regular bicycle, but with a motor on it! There are enough moving pieces on these personal mobility vehicles to make buying one confusing. Even if you're pretty sure you know ...

What's the difference between a parallel, series, and plug-in hybrid, and why do you need to know? Everything about the technology and the vehicles for the shopper or the merely curious.

Electric car warranties are similar to bumper-to-bumper coverage on gas-powered cars, plus an additional warranty for the battery. Hybrid and EV battery warranties last at least eight years or 100,000 ...

Anode – Typically made of reactive materials like lithium or zinc, the anode undergoes oxidation, releasing electrons. Cathode – A material capable of accepting electrons, the cathode undergoes ...

(iSeeCars) – Electric cars have soared in popularity in the wake of high gasoline prices. While improvements in vehicle battery technology have led to increased battery range, consumers are still left ...

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world. Andes Solar IV, one of the largest ...