Silicon anode nanostructure could increase battery capacity and lifespan


Image caption: In the first stage, the silicon film exists as a rigid but wobbly columnar structure. In the second stage, the columns touch at the top, forming a vaulted structure, which is strong due to arch action. In the third stage, further deposition of silicon atoms results in a sponge-like structure. The red dashed… Read more »

Aptera announces 7,000 reservations and fresh capital

The US-based Aptera Motors has closed a Series A funding round of four million dollars (around 3.3 million euros) and reports more than 7,000 reservations received for its three-wheeled solar electric car, which has been available for pre-order since December 2020. Among the investors from the funding round, Californian manufacturer Sandy Munro of Munro & […]

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