ZDNET's key takeaways Total battery capacity is only one factor influencing actual device longevity.Lab tests demonstrate how ...

At the BDC-Testing Center in Rochester, N.Y., batteries and energy storage systems are tested for performance, durability, and safety in a modern 18,000+ square foot facility. The test center is an ...

The Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has officially begun its first utility-grade battery ...

Modern electronic technologies like smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles (EVs) are in high demand. As these technologies evolve with more and more functionalities, the demand for better, more ...

U.S. energy needs have changed dramatically over the last few decades, and questions are growing as to whether our grid can manage these new demands. Aside from rising temperatures—the National ...

It is an exciting time in the automotive industry with the development and evolution of new technologies for electric vehicles (EVs). Specifically, battery technology is the key driving force for ...

A battery management system (BMS) monitors and controls batteries in vehicles such as more-electric aircraft and electric cars. It needs to undergo rigorous tests under nominal and extreme conditions ...

All the devices were set to 150 nits brightness, connected to Wi-Fi, and tested with benchmarks, YouTube streaming, 4K video recording, and social media browsing one by one to test and compare battery ...

Noah is a long-time writer, editor, website developer, and creative based in the United States and currently focused on automotive writing. Electric and hybrid powertrains and battery specifications ...

Exclusive: The OnePlus 15 has the largest battery capacity of any phone sold in the US. And it's all because of silicon. Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former ...

Australian shipbuilder Incat has conducted initial trials of what it claims is the world's largest battery-electric ferry, ...

QUESTION: Is there a way to test an external battery pack before I go on a long road trip? ANSWER: With all the portable electronics we tend to bring on our trips these days, having a portable power ...