The hottest Batteries Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Technology Topics

Battery Component Price Report: October 2024

Intercalation Station • 59 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Energy Batteries Sustainability Manufacturing Market Trends
  1. LFP battery prices are still under $50 per kWh. This means it’s a good time for consumers looking for affordable energy solutions.
  2. The report tracks battery component prices every month. Following the trends can help understand the market better.
  3. Subscribing gives access to exclusive updates and resources. It's a way to stay informed about changes in the battery industry.

Deep dive in hybrid battery packs

Intercalation Station • 159 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Batteries Energy Electronics Automotive Innovation
  1. Hybrid battery packs mix different battery chemistries to improve performance. This allows for better energy management and potentially raises the accuracy of state-of-charge readings.
  2. These new packs can perform better in low temperatures and support faster charging. By combining different cell types, they can work more efficiently across different conditions.
  3. While hybrid batteries have advantages, they can also be more expensive and heavier. This extra cost might make them less appealing for some applications, though prices for certain battery types are dropping.

How To Break Up With Your Toxic Acid

Intercalation Station • 59 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Chemistry Batteries Sustainability Manufacturing Innovation
  1. Fluorine plays a big role in making lithium-ion batteries better. It's important for key parts like the electrolyte salt that helps the battery work efficiently.
  2. Hydrogen fluoride is super toxic and can cause serious harm on contact. Finding safer ways to handle fluorine is crucial for both workers and the environment.
  3. FluoRok, a new company, is working to make fluorination safer and more sustainable. They aim to provide a better way to create essential materials without the risks associated with traditional processes.

The Technological Revolution that could Supercharge the World's Batteries

Material World • 1783 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Batteries Innovation Electronics Materials Engineering
  1. Silicon carbon batteries are exciting because they can store more energy and charge faster than regular graphite batteries. This means better battery life for smartphones and even electric cars.
  2. The challenge with silicon anodes is that they swell a lot when charging, which can damage the battery. Scientists are working to find ways to manage this problem.
  3. While silicon is promising, it's still a new technology and can be expensive. For now, it's often used alongside traditional materials to improve battery performance.

Dell Mega Leak Analysis

Irrational Analysis • 239 implied HN points • 15 May 24
🕹 Technology Analysis Semiconductors Leaks Market Share Batteries
  1. The Dell leak suggests Qualcomm's upcoming laptop chips have a base-case gross-margin of 52%, significantly benefitting $QCOM while posing challenges for $INTC.
  2. Qualcomm is dominating Intel in Bill of Materials (BOM) cost, with Dell still saving money even before subsidies, showcasing the impact of the PMIC fiasco on Intel.
  3. Qualcomm's laptops are expected to offer nearly double the real-world battery life compared to Intel's, showcasing a major market advantage in terms of battery life and potentially leading to substantial market share gains.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Batteries light the way to renewable energy but the IEA is missing it

aukehoekstra • 139 implied HN points • 20 Jun 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Batteries
  1. Stationary batteries are becoming increasingly affordable, paving the way for a smooth transition to solar and wind energy while enhancing grid resilience.
  2. There's a disconnect between current grid management practices and the shift towards decentralized, renewables-powered grids with the aid of batteries.
  3. The International Energy Agency's predictions for battery growth and usage seem vastly inadequate and fail to align with historical data and future energy needs.

The best argument against electric vehicles are electric vehicles

Tilting At Windmills • 176 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles Batteries Infrastructure Government support
  1. Cold weather affects electric vehicles' performance, causing issues like dead batteries and long charging times.
  2. Investing in electric vehicles like buses can lead to costly repairs and maintenance, making them less viable than alternatives like biodiesel or hybrid buses.
  3. Pushing for widespread use of electric vehicles may not be practical due to their current limitations, despite government incentives to promote them.

Clean Tech Will Do Far More Than Stop Climate Change

Splitting Infinity • 39 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🔬 Science Renewable Energy Batteries
  1. Clean technologies like renewable energy can reshape industries by providing cheap and abundant energy sources.
  2. Batteries can help with renewable energy intermittency, reduce reliance on the grid, and have a positive impact on human health by enabling electrified transportation.
  3. Desalination technologies have the potential to provide significant amounts of fresh water, support ecosystems, and even create new lush environments with the help of cheap solar energy.

Fight to Repair Daily: Monday October 10 2022

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 10 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Repair E-Waste Legislation Fashion Batteries
  1. Repairing electronics like headphones can be more cost-effective than replacing them, showcasing the importance of the right to repair legislation.
  2. Companies often destroy reusable storage devices like hard drives due to data security concerns, highlighting the need for better waste management practices.
  3. Legislation for right to repair in various industries, such as farm equipment and electronics, is gaining traction in different regions like Quebec and North Carolina.

Startup Dive: Sakuu

Intercalation Station • 19 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🕹 Technology 3D Printing Batteries Innovation Materials Research
  1. Sakuu, a startup, is merging with Plum Acquisition Corp. I in Q3 2023, making it the third SPAC this year.
  2. Sakuu, founded in 2017, has raised over $50m in funding and partnered with companies to develop 3D-printed batteries.
  3. 3D printing technology like Kavian by Sakuu is being used to manufacture solid-state batteries, with potential challenges and opportunities.

Interesting things about robotics - Issue #1

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 21
🔬 Science Robotics Batteries
  1. The electric vehicle industry faces challenges in improving battery technology and reducing costs. A new fabrication technique could enable safer lithium-ion batteries for cars.
  2. Solid-state automotive lithium-ion batteries could adopt nonflammable ceramic electrolytes utilizing existing production processes with the same efficiency as traditional liquid electrolytes.
  3. To access the full post archives and continue reading about robotics, subscribe to Robots & Startups for a 7-day free trial.

Interesting things in robotics this week - Issue #16

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Innovation Supply Chain Semiconductors Batteries
  1. It's important for the public to have a say in the creation of autonomous robots for the agricultural sector.
  2. Reports directed by President Biden highlight vulnerabilities in supply chains for semiconductors, batteries, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals.
  3. Consider subscribing to Robots & Startups for more insights and a 7-day free trial.

Fight to Repair Daily: August 1, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Repair E-Waste Batteries Podcast Recycling
  1. Samsung has introduced 'repair mode' for its Galaxy smartphones in South Korea to aid technicians in fixing devices without accessing user data, enhancing customer data security.
  2. The rapid turnover of tech products due to planned obsolescence has led to a surge in electronic waste, urging consumers to consider repairing or upgrading devices before recycling.
  3. Electric vehicle batteries are outlasting cars, leading to delays in recycling programs but also presenting opportunities for second-life use before recycling.