If you’re considering an EV or plug-in hybrid, you must also consider how you’ll keep your new vehicle’s batteries charged. You’ll need a home charger that fits the capabilities of your new EV and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Last month, we examined the issue of depleting a battery beyond its nominal discharge voltage.

In 1859, a French physicist by the name of Gaston Planté invented the lead-acid battery we all know today. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that the battery was adapted for automotive use, and it was ...

Specifics of the charging and discharging steps of a cell charger/discharger. How to achieve regulation via feedback. A look at the 4-wire connection to the cell. Charging and discharging are the most ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of our roundup of USB-C battery packs. The simplest way to discuss electrical power is in units of volts (V), current measured in amperes or amps (A), and watts (W) ...

USB has become as much a standard for connecting power to portable devices as it has for serial communication. Recently, the power aspects of USB have been extended to cover battery charging as well ...