GM Pivots Toward the Grid: Sodium-Ion Batteries and the AI Power Hunger
General Motors is expanding beyond EVs into grid-scale energy storage, partnering with Peak Energy and Redwood Materials to tackle the power demands of AI data centers.
Tag: Battery Tech
The Battery Arms Race: OnePlus and Realme Push 8,000mAh Limits as Apple Preps Siri AI Overhaul
Budget smartphones are entering a new era of endurance with OnePlus and Realme pushing 8,000mAh batteries, while Apple's WWDC promises a generative AI shift for Siri.
GM Bets $900 Million on LMR Chemistry to Slash EV Costs
General Motors is investing $900 million into LMR battery chemistry and a new development center to lower EV prices, potentially cutting $6,000 from the Silverado EV.
The Battery Arms Race: Realme and Redmi Push Smartphone Capacity Toward 10,000mAh
As Realme prepares the P4R 5G with an 8,000mAh cell and Redmi targets 10,000mAh for the Note 17, the industry is shifting away from slim profiles toward extreme…
The Battle of the Massive Battery: Vivo, Honor, and Xiaomi Push Smartphone Endurance to the Limit
A new trend in mobile hardware sees Vivo, Honor, and Xiaomi deploying batteries exceeding 7,000mAh, challenging the traditional 5,000mAh standard.
The 100% Trap: Why Your Overnight Charging Habit Is Quietly Killing Your Battery
Lithium-ion batteries struggle with high voltage stress. Learn how overnight charging affects battery longevity and how to use OS-level protections.
Honor Win Turbo Debuts With Massive 10,000mAh Battery and ‘Racing Edition’ Silicon
Honor targets power users with the Win Turbo, featuring a massive 10,000mAh battery and the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Racing Edition chipset.
The Return of the ‘Magic Smoke’: Why F1’s New Power Units Are Killing Reliability
After nearly a decade of unprecedented stability, Formula 1 is seeing a resurgence of mechanical failures. We analyze the technical shift in the 2026 power units.
Vivo T5 Debuts with Massive 7,200mAh Battery: A Rare Play for Pure Endurance
Vivo expands its T-series with the Vivo T5, featuring an outlier 7,200mAh battery. Here is a look at the specs, pricing, and market positioning.
The Battery Arms Race: Honor, Vivo, and Realme Push Smartphone Endurance to the Limit
A new wave of smartphones from Honor, Vivo, and Realme is challenging industry norms with massive batteries reaching up to 10,000mAh, signaling a shift in mobile hardware priorities.