SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 6, 2025Interesting Engineering

New zinc-air EV battery keeps running after being punctured, burned, or even submerged

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Mexican researchers created a zinc-air battery using nickel and zinc that keeps working when punctured, burned, or submerged underwater. This safer, cheaper alternative to lithium-ion batteries could make electric vehicles more affordable.

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