li-ion

I bought the car from the auction that was not drivable ( blown pyro fuse and airbags ) that's the reason probably why 12v li-ion battery is drained. I replaced profuse and with jump start connected car can turn on the screen , update software and I can hear CLICK on the high voltage battery...

A university group is ready to partner with a battery manufacturer (Tesla/Gigafactory?) to commercialize its battery improvements that have multiplied li-ion's energy storage density several times, along with at least doubling the battery's lifespan. More here: Going small with silicon...

Ultra-fast charging batteries that can be 70% recharged in just two minutes -- ScienceDaily Noticed via Gizmodo: New Li-Ion Batteries Charge 70 Percent in 2 Minutes, Last for 20 Years "A team of researchers in Singapore have developed a next generation lithium-ion battery that can recharge...

New Polymer Could End Battery Fires, Quadruple Efficiency | Autopia | Wired.com Very interesting discovery. Even if it's potential is still years away.