The hottest Batteries Substack posts right now

Cold weather affects electric vehicles' performance, causing issues like dead batteries and long charging times.
Investing in electric vehicles like buses can lead to costly repairs and maintenance, making them less viable than alternatives like biodiesel or hybrid buses.
Pushing for widespread use of electric vehicles may not be practical due to their current limitations, despite government incentives to promote them.

Differential scanning calorimetry is a useful tool in battery safety evaluation
AMTE power in Scotland entered administration and was bought by LionVolt
Big advancements in grid resilience with large battery replacing coal plant in Hawaii

Tesla's Full Self Driving mode doesn't work, leading to accidents and deaths.
Electric cars need more powerful batteries to improve range and performance.
There's a need to re-engineer the remote charging experience for EVs to be more convenient.

Clean technologies like renewable energy can reshape industries by providing cheap and abundant energy sources.
Batteries can help with renewable energy intermittency, reduce reliance on the grid, and have a positive impact on human health by enabling electrified transportation.
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.

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Sakuu, a startup, is merging with Plum Acquisition Corp. I in Q3 2023, making it the third SPAC this year.
Sakuu, founded in 2017, has raised over $50m in funding and partnered with companies to develop 3D-printed batteries.
3D printing technology like Kavian by Sakuu is being used to manufacture solid-state batteries, with potential challenges and opportunities.

Repairing electronics like headphones can be more cost-effective than replacing them, showcasing the importance of the right to repair legislation.
Companies often destroy reusable storage devices like hard drives due to data security concerns, highlighting the need for better waste management practices.
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.

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.
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.
Electric vehicle batteries are outlasting cars, leading to delays in recycling programs but also presenting opportunities for second-life use before recycling.