The concept behind a thermal battery is overwhelmingly simple: Use electricity to heat up some cheap, sturdy material (like ...

Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) Share on Reddit (opens in a new window) Share on Hacker News (opens in a new window) Share on Flipboard (opens in a new ...

Plenty of new battery types have promised to outperform traditional lithium-ion batteries, but only one has stood out.

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more.

A range-extended electric vehicle is an electrified vehicle that includes an onboard generator that is powered by a gasoline ...

It seems like you can't swing a dead battery without hitting a mild hybrid vehicle (MHEV) these days. The premise is appealing – get moderate gains in fuel efficiency and performance, provide more ...

When Apple unveiled its new MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone Air, it raised two questions. First, does this mean the iPhone Air has terrible battery life? And, second, would it work with other ...

Although internal combustion engines rely on burning fuel and air to run, they do need some help starting up in the first place. In the old days, that could mean standing outside your car and getting ...

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro lineup adds a sturdier unibody design, bigger battery, and camera upgrades, trading thinness for power, endurance, and creator appeal.