When lithium-ion batteries degrade, they emit acoustic signals that reveal what’s going wrong inside. Now, MIT researchers say they’ve figured out how to interpret those sounds, and the subtle creaks and pops that come before major failures, to help predict problems before things go up in smoke. Led by MIT chemical engineering and mathematics professor Martin Bazant, the team’s recently published findings suggest that it doesn’t take much more than listening to the groans...

BYD, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, has made plenty of headlines regarding rapid advancements in battery range and charging technology. In China, the automaker recently unveiled its “Flash Charging” system, involving specialized stations capable of delivering up to 1,000 kW of power. The setup currently relies on two charging cables, each supplying 500 kW. But at last week’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, BYD revealed to Spanish outlet Test Coches...

Is your Pixel 7 experiencing similar issues? Google’s Pixel smartphones are known to be some of the best in the industry; however, this new issue is pretty concerning and might make you think twice before picking up this older phone. According to a new report, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro now appear to have a swelling battery issue. A user on the Google Pixel forum reported his issue. “I am writing to report a serious issue with my Pixel 7 Pro, which I purchased approximately two years ago. R...

Tyler began his love for the automotive world from in front of a television screen, playing games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed. While cars have always been his passion, he pivoted towards studying the English language and working as an academic editor. He decided to return to what he loved, putting his love for cars and technology out there for the world to see, writing about everything automotive. He is a proud life-long learner, looking for any opportunity to grow his knowledge base an...

Patriot Battery Metals Inc. has decided to change its name to PMET Resources Inc. in English, and Ressources PMET in French. The company said it will retain its existing trading symbols: PMET on the Toronto Stock Exchange; and PMT on the Australian Securities Exchange. “The name change and corporate rebranding marks the next evolution of the company as development of the world-class Shaakichiuwaanaan project in Canada continues to advance, with the imminent completion of the feasibility study...

TechRadar Verdict After a week with the Apple Watch Series 11, it’s clear that while the design hasn’t changed, the bigger battery, new health features, and watchOS upgrades make it the most capable, best-looking mainline Apple Watch yet. Pros + Finally, a bigger battery for both models to stretch the runtime + A more durable display that’s still vibrant and rich + watchOS 26 makes the experience feel fresh and pairs well with new health features, notably Sleep Score Cons – No ma...

The Pixel 7 in happier times (Image credit: Google) Some Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro owners are experiencing battery problems Those affected are seeing the batteries start to overheat and swell up Google has been offering some people repairs and replacements We’ve already seen issues with batteries overheating and swelling in the Google Pixel 6a, which Google dealt with via a software update earlier this year, and now it seems it’s the turn of the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro to develop t...

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WASHINGTON: South Korea’s trade minister has indicated that the United States government now considers a recent immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia to have been excessive. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo made these remarks to reporters upon arriving in Washington for bilateral trade negotiations with US counterparts. “The mood is that the US side apparently thinks (the detention) was a bit excessive,“ Yeo stated when asked about potential impacts on trade talks. The two na...