Could a new battery technology improve battery life?

The approach effectively allows each cell to live its best – and longest – life. According to Stanford professor and senior study author Simona Onori, initial simulations suggest batteries managed with the new technology could handle at least 20% more charge-discharge cycles, even with frequent fast charging, which puts extra strain on the battery.

Could a lithium ion battery improve life expectancy?

This discovery could improve the performance and life expectancy of a range of rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smart phones and laptops to electric cars and large-scale energy storage facilities. Batteries lose capacity over time even when they are not in use, and older cellphones run out of power more quickly.

Could ultra-long-life batteries be a real thing?

No more getting rid of cell phones because of waning battery life. No more landfills filled with lithium ion batteries. This is one step closer to reality, thanks to work by researchers from the University of California at Irvine. The discovery that could lead to ultra-long-life batteries happened by serendipity.

How long does a battery last?

“If this turns out to be generally true, it would be a great advance for the community.” Since most household electronics have life spans limited by factors besides battery life, a battery that lasts for a decade or two could easily outlive the device it powers.

How long do electric car batteries last?

Such a battery would exceed automakers’ typical warranty for electric vehicle batteries of eight years or 100,000 miles. Though battery packs routinely outlast their warranty, consumer confidence in electric vehicles could be bolstered if expensive battery pack replacements became rarer still.

How long does a lithium ion battery last?

Since most household electronics have life spans limited by factors besides battery life, a battery that lasts for a decade or two could easily outlive the device it powers. “If you could get 100,000 cycles out of a lithium ion battery it might mean you never need to buy two of them,” Penner says.