Why predicting battery performance is like forecasting traffic − and how researchers are making progress
- Written by Emmanuel Olugbade, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology
How much charge is left? It can be hard to know for sure.Olemedia/E+ via Getty ImagesLithium-ion batteries are quietly powering large parts of the world, including electric vehicles and smartphones. They have revolutionized how people store and use energy. But as these batteries become more central to daily life, they bring more attention to the...