For end consumers, a battery is an energy storage unit that provides stored power to an electronic device. Of course, a battery is a finite energy source that will require recharging when depleted.

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The concept behind a thermal battery is overwhelmingly simple: Use electricity to heat up some cheap, sturdy material (like ...

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