Batteries can be connected in series, parallel, or a combination of both, in order to give different power characteristics to ...

At some point, the 3.6 V of a single lithium ion battery just won’t do, and you’ll absolutely want to stack LiIon cells in series. When you need high power, you’ve either got to increase voltage or ...

For those willing to put some elbow grease into it, there is an almost unlimited supply of 18650 lithium ion batteries around for cheap (or free) just waiting to be put into a battery pack of some ...

In October, Toshiba launched its SCiB 24-volt battery pack designed to replace standard industrial lead-acid batteries in Japan’s cost-conscious mobility market, and which can be adapted to similar ...

Large, high-voltage rechargeable battery systems are now common sources of power in applications ranging from electric vehicles to power grid load leveling systems. These large battery stacks are ...

Practicality is finally asserting itself in the electrified vehicle market, as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are surging as an interim solution that provides an EV driving experience without ...