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Making Sense of Electric Vehicle Charging Options

Making Sense of Electric Vehicle Charging Options

When it comes to charging your electric vehicle there are several options to consider based on speed, convenience and cost.


California Is Going Big on Electric Heavy Duty Trucks

California Is Going Big on Electric Heavy Duty Trucks

A new study shows California not only has lots of electric cars but also has growing numbers of electric trucks and buses.


News Sep 07, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
How to Operate a Transistor as a Switch

How to Operate a Transistor as a Switch

Transistor switches are vital to electronics. Learn about transistor switches, from their operating regions to more advanced characteristics and…


Researchers Develop Fast-Charging Method to Juice EV Batteries in 10 Minutes

Researchers Develop Fast-Charging Method to Juice EV Batteries in 10 Minutes

Researchers have developed a new machine learning-based protocol to optimize the fast-charging process for better performance without shortening…


News Sep 06, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Understanding the Role of Microgrids in the Energy Transition

Understanding the Role of Microgrids in the Energy Transition

What is a microgrid, and why does the world need them as we move away from using fossil-fuel based to renewable energy resources?


National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 3

National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 3

Learn the rules to tap a feeder without overcurrent protection at the supply point.


General Motors, Pilot, EVgo Partner to Build EV Charging Network

General Motors, Pilot, EVgo Partner to Build EV Charging Network

A nationwide DC fast charging network will enable coast-to-coast electric vehicle travel.


News Sep 05, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Wind Turbine Design: Moving Wind Power Offshore

Wind Turbine Design: Moving Wind Power Offshore

Locating wind turbines offshore and away from the land has become more practical, thanks to a new engineering design tool.


News Sep 02, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Scientists Create Gummy Bears From Wind Turbines

Scientists Create Gummy Bears From Wind Turbines

Researchers developed a thermoplastic resin for creating wind turbine components that can be recycled to generate household and consumer…


News Sep 02, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Reference design from Texas Instruments offers concepts for powering CPU/GPU/ASICs in crypto mining applications.


News Sep 02, 2022 by Mike Falter
Electric Vehicle Charging and Energy Management Supplier Makes Strategic Acquisition to Expand Services

Electric Vehicle Charging and Energy Management Supplier Makes Strategic Acquisition to Expand Services

The acquisition of COIL will position Wallbox closer to key partners through an expanded offering of installation and maintenance services for EV…


News Sep 01, 2022 by Mike Falter
Inflation Reduction Act Targets Domestic Clean Energy, EV Manufacturing

Inflation Reduction Act Targets Domestic Clean Energy, EV Manufacturing

The Inflation Reduction Act pours $370 billion into domestic renewable energy, EV manufacturing and other climate-related areas. Here’s a brief…


News Sep 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Determining Phase and Line Voltages and Currents in Delta-Connected Generators

Determining Phase and Line Voltages and Currents in Delta-Connected Generators

A generator that produces three separate sinewave output voltages with 120° phase differences is called a three-phase generator. The three…


Research: Brushing Powder onto Metal Electrodes in Batteries Extends Lifespan

Research: Brushing Powder onto Metal Electrodes in Batteries Extends Lifespan

Researchers from Rice University develop a brushing method for battery preservation.


News Aug 31, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Beyond Basic Black: Adding Color to Solar Panels

Beyond Basic Black: Adding Color to Solar Panels

Researchers worldwide are finding ways to colorize solar panels to make them more acceptable to discriminating end users.


News Aug 31, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

The electrical engineering specialist Mersen operates a test center on its French facility of Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, next to Lyon. The company’s…


CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

A breakdown of what’s in the new CHIPS and Science Act and what to expect in the semiconductor industry over the coming months.


News Aug 30, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 2

National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 2

Every electric circuit must have overcurrent protection. In Part 2, Learn about the protection of conductors, flexible cords, flexible cables, and…


Refractive-index Engineering to Improve Solar Cell Efficiency

Refractive-index Engineering to Improve Solar Cell Efficiency

Researchers minimize cell-to-module losses in solar cells by optimizing the layers.


News Aug 29, 2022 by Darshil Patel
New Heat-tolerant Capacitors for Electric Vehicles

New Heat-tolerant Capacitors for Electric Vehicles

Researchers develop a new heat-tolerant all-solid-state capacitor with a highly deformable oxide solid electrolyte.


News Aug 29, 2022 by Darshil Patel