Better Batteries (IMAGE)

DOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Better Batteries

Caption

Giving lithium-ion batteries their first charge at high currents before they leave the factory is 30 times faster and increases their lifespans by 50%.

Credit

Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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License

Public Domain

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