Sodium-ion batteries offer advantages in technical performance, safety and cost over current technologies, such as Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Lead-Acid (Pb-A).' (Faradion Limited, Sheffield UK) >

University of Queensland research to keep batteries "going and going". '...a battery which remains stable for more than 1000 charge/discharge cycles' (University of Queensland School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology) >

'Fortescue [mining entrepreneur] ... announces world’s first infinity train.' “The Infinity Train has the capacity to be the world’s most efficient battery electric locomotive. The regeneration of electricity on the downhill loaded sections will remove the need for the installation of renewable energy generation and recharging infrastructure, making it a capital efficient solution for eliminating diesel and emissions from our rail operations.” (Williams Advanced Engineering, Oxfordshire UK) >

A Review of V2-X Solutions by Investigating Different Vehicle Energy Storage Solutions for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings. '...the integration of EVs through bidirectional converters with smart buildings, which are supplied by renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic systems, has gained noticeable attention from researchers around the world. In order to meet and optimize the energy requirement of smart buildings with V2G-H-B (V2-X), which includes vehicle-to-home (V2H), vehicle-to-building...' (Griffith University, Brisbane) >

Energy storage: '...the SolidPAC tool to help researchers design energy-dense, long-lived and safe solid-state batteries...' (Oak Ridge National Laboratory (U.S. Energy Department), Oak Ridge, Indiana, USA) >

'Project Triumph TE-1 Prototype Revealed, featuring Williams Advanced Engineering developed advanced battery system.' (Williams Advanced Engineering Limited, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK) >

New solid-state battery surprises the researchers who created it. Engineers create a high performance all-solid-state battery with a pure-silicon anode. (Science Daily, Rockville, Maryland USA) >

Supercharging Australia’s lithium-ion battery recycling industry. 'Australia could have a $3.1 billion industry in lithium-ion battery recycling, according to a new report.' (CSIRO, Canberra) >

Northvolt (Sweden) produces first fully recycled battery cell – towards establishing 125,000 ton/year giga recycling plant. 'Northvolt has produced its first battery cell with 100% recycled nickel, manganese and cobalt and now aims towards scale-up of recycling facilities in Sweden.' (Northvolt, Stockholm) >

Potentially comparatively cheaper with more power. Details article in Nature Communications journal. >