Binghamton-led battery initiative named federal Tech Hub
The federal government designated the New Energy New York (NENY) project led by Binghamton University a hub for battery innovation in a series of announcements Oct. 23. Read more
For EV batteries, lithium iron phosphate narrows the gap with nickel, cobalt
All the minerals can be obtained in North America, which means much lower transportation costs and a more secure supply chain, Binghamton researcher M. Stanley Whittingham tells Reuters. Read more
Initiative wins $113M to bolster domestic battery manufacturing, reinvigorate region
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced Friday that the region would receive $63.7 million; the State of New York will support the project with an additional $50 million. Read more
Chemist focuses on battery safety
Binghamton graduate student Carrie Kaplan is part of Battery 500, a project aimed at developing next-generation batteries with higher energy capacity. Read more
Grad student aims to build a better battery
Marc Francis Hidalgo works with the NorthEast Center for Chemical Energy Storage, where he studies a compound that allows batteries to double their energy capacity. Read more
Chemist named to national academy
Binghamton researcher M. Stanley Whittingham was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering contributions to battery technologies. Read more
‘Science Studio’ features lithium batteries discussion
Binghamton chemist M. Stanley Whittingham speaks with KTEP’s Science Studio about why lithium batteries are so efficient and why they are sometimes subject to rupture, overheating or even exploding. Read more
