So, I want to make a small hand-operated electric generator with my kids just to kind of show them how this kind of thing works. I understand the basics, but there are some things I want to do ...

A tingly science project from Science BuddiesNow that you know the essentials of a battery, let's examine some household materials. Aluminum foil is a good conductor—electricity flows easily ...

An electric science project from Science BuddiesNote: In this activity you will make a very low-voltage battery. The amount of electricity generated by this homemade battery is safe; higher ...

Scientists have revealed the potential of a new battery energy storage system to reduce electricity prices while improving power efficiency and quality.

John Smart, Stephen Schey, Battery Electric Vehicle Driving and Charging Behavior Observed Early in The EV Project, SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, Vol. 1, No. 1 (June 2012), pp.