batteries

A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce

5:00am August 23, 2024

A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles.

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Northvolt battery plant in Skelleftea, Sweden.

World News

Sweden's Northvolt wants to rival China's battery dominance to power electric cars

6:00am July 01, 2023

by Jackie Northam

Northvolt's CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies.

Business

Toyota adds $2.5 billion for Triad car battery plant

2:41pm August 31, 2022

by Paul Garber

Toyota Motor Corporation says it's boosting its investment in a planned Greensboro-Randolph megasite by $2.5 billion.

Economy

Economic growth at Triad megasite and airport brings challenges

4:53pm March 30, 2022

by David Ford

After years of planning and development by the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Foundation, Piedmont Triad International Airport, and other local leaders, the hard work is bearing fruit.

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Economy

Toyota to bring 1,750 new jobs to the Piedmont

5:52pm December 06, 2021

by David Ford

Some 1,700 transportation jobs are coming to the Piedmont courtesy of Toyota.

A driver uses a fast-charging station for electric vehicles at John F. Kennedy airport on April 2. As part of President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, $174 billion would go to supporting the production of electric vehicles in the U.S.

South Korean Electric Vehicle Battery Makers Reach $1.8B Deal To End Trade Dispute

12:18pm April 11, 2021

by Wynne Davis

The deal means both companies will be able to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles at a time when President Biden hopes to boost support for the industry as part of his climate plan.

People wait in line for Fiesta Mart to open after the store lost electricity in Austin, Texas on February 17, 2021.

How Giant Batteries Are Protecting The Most Vulnerable In Blackouts

12:55am March 09, 2021

by Lauren Sommer

Power outages are increasingly common, putting everything from clean drinking water to medical equipment at risk. Some communities are installing solar power and large batteries to protect themselves.

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Members of the winning team pose with former President Bill Clinton during the Hult Prize Awards Dinner at U.N. headquarters. From left: Kisum Chan, Lincoln Lee, Julia Vannaxay, Vannie Koay

It's Rice Vs. Seaweed Vs. Solar ATMs For A $1 Million Prize

2:27pm September 25, 2018

by Diane Cole

The Hult Prize goes to a team of student entrepreneurs with an idea that will make the world a better place. Former President Clinton was on hand to announce the winner.

An 11-year-old boy put small magnets up both nostrils, then couldn't figure out how to get them out. These X-rays tell the tale.

When A Boy Sticks Magnets Up His Nose, Doctors Have To Get Ingenious

5:30pm October 25, 2017

by Greta Jochem

Children often swallow small magnets or stick them into noses or ears. They can cause serious internal damage, and doctors sometimes have to think outside the box to remove them safely.

John Goodenough's work led to the lithium-ion battery, now found in everything from phones to electric cars. He and fellow researchers at the University of Texas, Austin say they've come up with a faster-charging alternative.

Science

At 94, Lithium-Ion Pioneer Eyes A New Longer-Lasting Battery

10:56pm May 22, 2017

by Mose Buchele

In 1980, John Goodenough's work led to the lithium-ion battery, now found in everything from phones to electric cars. He and fellow researchers say they've come up with a faster-charging alternative.

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