#fast-charging — Public Fediverse posts

The battery miracle online is doing the most

Dear Cherubs, the internet has once again discovered a battery so perfect it sounds like it came from a pitch deck written by a caffeinated intern and approved by gravity itself. The specific 90-second charge, 99.7% storage retention, and 5,000-cycle package circulating online was not verifiable from primary sources I checked, so the smart move is to treat it as a viral claim, not a finished breakthrough.

Reality check

What is real is the bigger trend: solid-state batteries replace the flammable liquid electrolyte used in conventional lithium-ion cells with a solid ion conductor, which can improve safety and potentially raise energy density. MIT has been making that case for years, while also pointing out that the interface between materials is still the part where the dream gets stuck in traffic.

That interface problem is not a footnote. MIT’s recent coverage says solid-state cells are still plagued by dendrites that can short-circuit the battery, and a 2020 MIT review lays out the rest of the mess: chemical stability, mechanical stability, processing, and long-term performance. In other words, the field is advancing, just not in the magical “plug in for 90 seconds and disappear for six months” way social media likes to sell it.

DOE’s battery overview says solid-state batteries can be safer because they are less prone to leakage from damage or swelling in hot temperatures, but it also notes that some designs still use a little liquid at the cathode to reduce interfacial resistance. Translation: progress, yes. Fairy dust, no.

Why it matters

The good news is that the field is moving. In 2025, Stellantis and Factorial Energy said they validated automotive-sized solid-state cells with 375 Wh/kg energy density and fast charging from 15% to 90% in 18 minutes, with a demonstration fleet planned for 2026. That is not “two-minute EV charging,” but it is a serious step forward, which is how real engineering usually behaves when nobody is trying to go viral.

So the right takeaway is not that battery problems have been solved. It is that researchers keep making the hard part less impossible. If the viral post was pointing at a real advance, it was probably one brick in a wall, not the wall itself. The upside is still huge: safer packs, longer life, and faster charging. The downside is that physics remains deeply committed to being inconvenient.

Sources:
MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering — https://dmse.mit.edu/news/why-solid-state-batteries-keep-short-circuiting/
MIT News — https://news.mit.edu/2017/toward-solid-lithium-batteries-0202
MIT Review PDF — https://ecm.mit.edu/pubs/articles/10.1002_aenm.202002689.pdf
U.S. Department of Energy — https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ammto/breaking-it-down-next-generation-batteries
U.S. Department of Energy — https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ammto/breaking-it-down-next-generation-batteries
Stellantis — https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2025/april/stellantis-and-factorial-energy-reach-key-milestone-in-solid-state-battery-development
Wikimedia Commons image source — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:All-Solid-State_Battery.png

https://supercarblondie.com/colorado-man-china-byds-fast-charging-test/

Interesting, I do love Kyle's stuff, but I hadn't bothered to watch the video, might need to change that.

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT enters Europe as a premium EV. The sedan claims 5-minute ultra-fast charging and ~400 mi range, targeting long-distance buyers while its design leans on a James Bond aesthetic. Pricing is >3× BYD’s mainstream models, indicating confidence in a high-end market. Early dealer orders suggest appetite for rapid-charge luxury EVs. ⚡️ #EV #Luxury #FastCharging #Europe - Powered by FG

#Vollgeladen in 9 Minuten! #Denza #Z9 #GT Flash Charging. Die Revolution an der #Ladesäule.

Von 10 auf 70 % in nur 5 Minuten und von 10 auf 97 % in 9 Minuten: Ist das die neue Lade-Revolution bei E-Autos? In diesem Video siehst du den echten Realtest, meine Reaktion und warum dieser EV Schnelllade-Test viele überraschen wird. Wenn du wissen willst, wie krass der Denza Z9 GT wirklich lädt, musst du das sehen...

#ev #denzaz9gt #fastcharging

#ELEKTROBAYS

@ELEKTROBAYS

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g6BL4r7Iui0

VTT Test Donut Lab Battery Reaches 80% Charge in Under 10 Minutes [pdf]

https://pub-fee113bb711e441db5c353d2d31abbb3.r2.dev/VTT_CR_00092_26.pdf

#HackerNews #VTT #Test #Donut #Lab #Battery #Reaches #80% #Charge #in #Under #10 #Minutes #[pdf] #batterytechnology #fastcharging #energyinnovation #VTTlab #technews

BYD’s Ultra-Fast Charging Tech Narrows The Gap With Conventional Refuelling #automotive #byd #electricvehicles #fastcharging

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/377088/byds-ultra-fast-charging-tech-narrows-the-gap-with-conventional-refuelling/

Still using a slow charger? That's so 2024! Engadget drops the definitive guide to the best fast chargers for 2025, from GaN magic to multi-port marvels. Are you team USB-PD or still tied to proprietary tech? #TechNews #FastCharging #Gadgets #USBPD #GaN

Read more: https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-fast-chargers-140011033.html?src=rss

Langzeittest: Wie Fast Charging die Akkulebensdauer beeinflusst
Zwei Jahre lang wollte THX Studio herauszufinden wie sich Schnellladen auf die Akkugesundheit auswirkt. Hierzu nutzten Sie vierzig Smartphones. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, worauf ihr beim Laden achten solltet.

Langzeitstudie: Aufbau und Durchfüh
https://www.apfeltalk.de/magazin/news/langzeittest-wie-fast-charging-die-akkulebensdauer-beeinflusst/
#iPhone #News #Akku #Batterielebensdauer #FastCharging #Schnellladen #Smartphone

Google's Pixel Watch 4 is here, and the real MVP might just be its *charger*! After years of finicky pins and slow charging, Google redesigned it for super-fast power-ups and a clever vertical display mode. No more 'is it charging?' anxiety. What's one small tech improvement that made a HUGE difference to your daily routine?

#PixelWatch4 #Wearables #TechNews #FastCharging #Smartwatch
https://www.engadget.com/wearables/the-best-thing-about-the-pixel-watch-4-is-googles-new-charger-170052942.html?src=rss

Whoa, Anker Prime charging devices are hitting shelves *and* discounts! A 300W power bank for $184? Plus, a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger with active cooling. Fast charging tech keeps getting wilder. What's the one charging feature you can't live without?
#AnkerPrime #PowerBank #MagSafe #FastCharging #TechDeals
https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-latest-anker-prime-charging-devices-are-already-20-percent-off-152040882.html?src=rss

📱 Η νέα σειρά Xiaomi 17 έρχεται στις 25 Σεπτεμβρίου 2025 με Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, HyperOS 3, μπαταρία 7.000mAh και 100W PPS φόρτιση που δουλεύει με...
https://greek-nea.com/xiaomi-17-series-to-neo-flagship-me-snapdragon-8-gen-5

#Xiaomi17 #Xiaomi17Pro #Xiaomi17ProMax #XiaomiGreece #Xiaomi #Smartphones #TechNews #HyperOS3 #Snapdragon8Gen5 #FastCharging #LeicaCamera

Weekly output: customer satisfaction scores, Qualcomm Quick Charge, TiVo OS, The Onion

This week started at home, then took me out of town first to New Orleans for the Online News Association’s conference (the ninth I’ve attended), followed by Los Angeles for Cranky Dorkfest (my overdue introduction to that avgeek meetup).

9/9/2025: This PC Maker Just Pushed Apple Out of the Top Spot for Customer Satisfaction, PCMag

I had more time than I thought I would Monday to write this when jury duty turned into a roughly 20-minute exercise–they seated the jury they needed right before my reporting time.

9/10/2025: Qualcomm Quick Charge Tech Gets Big Update. Will It Appear on Any US Phones?, PCMag

One of my editors asked if I could pick up this embargoed item, and I had enough slack time in my schedule Tuesday to make that happen.

9/12/2025: Xperi’s TiVo OS aims to bring search and simplicity to TV makers, Light Reading

After a show-floor interview at IFA that gave me about 95% of what I needed, it took a few more days for Xperi’s PR firm to confirm a couple of details, after which I wrote and filed the piece for my telecom trade-pub client during some downtime at ONA Thursday afternoon.

9/14/2025: The Onion CEO Unloads on AI’s Joke-Writing Skills, Says Infowars Purchase Still on the Table, PCMag

Having seen Ben Collins on a panel at SXSW 2019, I thought he would make an engaging, funny speaker at ONA. He was, but he also made some serious points about the Trump administration’s frequent hostility to dissent and the need for journalists to resist that pressure.

#ACSI #avgeek #BenCollins #connectedTV #CrankyDorkfest #CrankyFlier #customerSatisfaction #fastCharging #IFA #LAX #LosAngeles #NewOrleans #ONA #OnlineNewsAssociation #Qualcomm #QuickCharge #satire #streamingVideo #TheOnion #TiVoOS #Xperi

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to launch with 60W fast charging, a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip, and One UI 8.5.
It will feature a lighter, thinner design and a revamped camera with 3x & 5x zoom lenses.
Expected in early 2026, it’s shaping up to be a top-tier flagship.

#GalaxyS26Ultra #SamsungLeaks #Snapdragon8Elite2 #FastCharging #OneUI8_5 #MobilePhotography #TECHi

Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/galaxy-s26-ultra-leak-60w-charging-camera-upgrades/

I've had my eye on these #USB power meters for a while. They come in lots of variations, with different ports and screens, but my big concern is how they handle USB power negotiation with various #fastCharging protocols. Does anyone have any recommendations for which devices handle #USBPD, #SuperVooc, and #QuickCharge?

#electronics #tech #technology #charging #electricity #hardware

Huawei Patents 3,000km Solid-State Battery with 5-Minute Charge

https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/18/huaweis-3000km-solid-state-battery-patent-with-5-minute-charge-ignites-industry-race/

#HackerNews #Huawei #SolidStateBattery #FastCharging #BatteryInnovation #TechNews

Huawei Patents An EV Battery Pack With 3,000km Range #3000km #automotive #batterypack #evinfrastructure #evtechnology #fastcharging #huawei

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/356584/huawei-patents-an-ev-battery-pack-with-3000km-range/

UK Company RML Group Unveils VarEVolt EV Battery with 18-Second Full Charge

#batterytechnology #Electricvehicle #fastcharging
https://blazetrends.com/uk-company-rml-group-unveils-varevolt-ev-battery-with-18-second-full-charge/?fsp_sid=54280

Mitsubishi Develops 5-Minute Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Network

#automotivetechnology #batteryswapping #ElectricVehicles #fastcharging #Mitsubishi
https://blazetrends.com/mitsubishi-develops-5-minute-electric-vehicle-battery-swapping-network/?fsp_sid=48958

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