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Sticky Solution: Mussels Inspire Lithium-Metal Battery Electrolyte

Sticky Solution: Mussels Inspire Lithium-Metal Battery Electrolyte

Researchers developed a mussel-inspired solid electrolyte that suppresses dendrites and improves safety in lithium-metal batteries.


High-Speed X-Ray Looks Inside Battery Cells During Testing

High-Speed X-Ray Looks Inside Battery Cells During Testing

Fraunhofer EMI’s one-of-a-kind system films thermal runaway inside large prismatic cells at up to 1,000 frames per second.


tech insights Sep 07, 2026 by Luke James
Big Moves Propel eVTOLs Closer to Autonomous Flight and More

Big Moves Propel eVTOLs Closer to Autonomous Flight and More

Archer Aviation is developing pilotless eVTOLs, CATL is ready to produce safer batteries, and Florida is building out its flight testing track.


BESS Trends Amidst Data Centers, Supply Woes, and Tech Changes

BESS Trends Amidst Data Centers, Supply Woes, and Tech Changes

Battery energy storage systems are rapidly expanding across all levels, while manufacturers adapt to changes in energy demand, battery chemistries,…


Briefs: Advancing Power Technology in Data Centers and EVs

Briefs: Advancing Power Technology in Data Centers and EVs

Navitas, Claros, Infineon, C2i Semiconductors, Asahi Kasei, Hyundai Motor Group, and Kaluza are tackling energy challenges in AI data centers and…


News Aug 27, 2026 by Karen Hanson
How String PCS Architecture Can Improve BESS Lifetime

How String PCS Architecture Can Improve BESS Lifetime

String-level power conversion systems increase usable lifetime energy yield in battery storage by independently managing battery strings to…


From EVs to BESS: Second-Life Batteries Power Modern Demand

From EVs to BESS: Second-Life Batteries Power Modern Demand

In this exclusive Q&A, Moment Energy’s Gabriel Soares explains how used EV batteries used in battery energy storage systems can help meet…


Is the Future of Batteries in the Air? Making Graphite from C02

Is the Future of Batteries in the Air? Making Graphite from C02

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory used molten salt electrolysis to convert carbon dioxide into battery-grade graphite.


Briefs: Data Centers and Energy Storage Lead Energy Innovations

Briefs: Data Centers and Energy Storage Lead Energy Innovations

Siemens, Reinhausen, Noon Energy, Sabanci Renewables, Arevon Energy, Airengy, and Nobian are working to meet the power and storage demands of AI…


News Aug 20, 2026 by Karen Hanson
AI-Driven Battery Intelligence for UAVs

AI-Driven Battery Intelligence for UAVs

This article outlines the V.nod digital twin for UAVs: a battery-centric workflow using hardware-coupled emulation and AI. It validates batteries…


A Slower Burn: Are Solid-State Batteries a Safer Alternative?

A Slower Burn: Are Solid-State Batteries a Safer Alternative?

University of Wisconsin researchers found that solid-state batteries experience thermal runaway, but at a significantly slower rate than…


Briefs: Collaborations in Solar, Batteries, and Nuclear Fusion

Briefs: Collaborations in Solar, Batteries, and Nuclear Fusion

Google, RWE, Tandem PV, nextTC, Integrals Power, Denchi, Factorial, SK On, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are partnering for next-gen technology…


News Aug 06, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Insulation Monitor Debuts Capable of 1000 V DC for EV Charging Stations

Insulation Monitor Debuts Capable of 1000 V DC for EV Charging Stations

Carlo Gavazzi’s new insulation monitoring device targets unearthed DC systems to enhance safety and simplify integration in high-voltage Mode 4…


EV Battery Low? CATL Says, Just Swap It Out for a Fresh One

EV Battery Low? CATL Says, Just Swap It Out for a Fresh One

The Chinese battery maker is rapidly expanding its battery-swapping stations for heavy-duty electric trucks across China and adding passenger EV…


News Jul 23, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Forward Steps in Batteries, Microreactors, and DC Systems

Briefs: Forward Steps in Batteries, Microreactors, and DC Systems

Queen’s University Belfast, Hyundai Motor Group, SK On, Terra Innovatum, Waiken ILW, ABB, and Advantics are achieving significant steps in…


News Jul 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Scientists Tackle Electrolytes, Electrodes, and Battery Management

Scientists Tackle Electrolytes, Electrodes, and Battery Management

Recent discoveries could help engineers increase capacity, efficiency, and safety in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.


Briefs: AI Data Centers Drive Power and Storage Solutions

Briefs: AI Data Centers Drive Power and Storage Solutions

Infineon, LS Electric, Peak Energy, ESS Tech, and Inovance Technologies have new products for grid-scale energy storage and AI data center power…


News Jul 16, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Transforming Energy Storage: The Role of Bidirectional Charging in BESS

Transforming Energy Storage: The Role of Bidirectional Charging in BESS

This article explores the role of Bidirectional functionality in enhancing Battery Energy Storage Systems' performance, reducing energy…


Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Last Longer at 20–80% State of Charge

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Last Longer at 20–80% State of Charge

Explore the electrochemistry behind optimal charging habits and learn how avoiding extreme energy levels minimizes chemical stress and…


Briefs: Transformers, eVTOLs, Digital Twins, and Energy Storage

Briefs: Transformers, eVTOLs, Digital Twins, and Energy Storage

Hitachi Energy, Joby Aviation, Toyota, Corinex, Plexigrid, and Moment Energy are expanding manufacturing facilities and product offerings.


News Jul 09, 2026 by Karen Hanson