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Lithium-ion batteries don’t work well in the cold − a battery researcher explains the chemistry at low temperatures

  • Written by Wesley Chang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University
imageWhy do batteries lose charge more quickly when it's cold? Halfpoint Images/Moment

Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even catch on fire.

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