The ongoing crisis in Japan is an enormous human tragedy. And there are less immediately pressing but still considerable side effects--Japan is a key location for much of the world's high tech industry. From NAND flash to GPS, here's how the earthquake and tsunami will impact the industry.
The San Diego startup thinks it has made a breakthrough that could give your your laptop, cell phone, and electric vehicle batteries between 25% and 65% more juice.
The tobacco mosaic virus is a destructive beast infecting over a hundred different species of plants, including tomatoes. But it may have a weird eco benefit: Incorporated into lithium batteries, it can increase storage capacity ten times.
Look no further than GM for evidence that electric vehicles are about to explode in popularity. The auto giant recently invested $8 million to double the size of its automotive battery lab--already the biggest and most advanced battery lab in the U.S.
Panasonic scored the jackpot this week with Tesla Motors' announcement that the electronics giant will be the automaker's sole supplier of electric vehicle battery packs. As part of the partnership, Tesla and Panasonic will also work together on developing cheap and efficient lithium-ion batteries--a venture that has the potential to benefit the entire EV industry.
Oh, GM. How we love and loathe you at the same time. The same company that aided in the obliteration of the U.S. auto industry is now taking small steps to build it back up. GM's prized Chevy Volt plug-in electric vehicle won't be released until later this year, but the company is about to become the first U.S. automaker to open up a battery pack factory in the U.S.
