Stanford's aluminum battery fully charges in just one minute

07 Apr 2015 • engadget.com

Lithium-ion batteries have been a boon for the modern world – they’ve replaced the heavier, single-use alkaline type in everything from wristwatches to jumbo jets. Unfortunately, these rechargeable cells are already struggling to keep up with our ever-increasing energy needs. But a new type of aluminum-ion battery developed at Stanford University is not only less explode-y than lithium, but also can be built at a fraction of the price and recharges completely in just over a minute.

Sounds like the future of battery technology is going to be pretty amazing.