New battery shuts down at high temperatures and restarts when it cools
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 09:37
in Physics & Chemistry
Stanford researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools. The new technology could prevent the kind of fires that have prompted recalls and bans on a wide range of battery-powered devices, from recliners and computers to navigation systems and hoverboards. “People have tried different […]