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🗞️ Driving the news: Scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the University of California have developed a lithium-ion battery that can charge to 80% in just nine minutes
• The breakthrough uses a method called electrocatalysis, enabling faster charging without compromising the battery's stability

🔭 The context: Slow charging times have been a significant barrier to widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
• This new battery technology, offering fast charging without degradation over 300 charge-discharge cycles, represents a major advancement in EV and smartphone battery technology

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Rapid charging capabilities could accelerate the shift to clean energy transportation by removing one of the key obstacles to electric vehicle adoption—long charging times—thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels

⏭️ What's next: Researchers aim to scale the technology for commercial use, potentially revolutionizing the battery market and giving a significant boost to the EV industry

💬 One quote: The new battery is described as a “paradigm shift strategy” by researchers, marking a leap forward in charging efficiency

📈 One stat: The battery retains stability for over 300 cycles while charging to 80% in less than 10 minutes

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