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Power Trains: Delivering Stored Energy for Local Grid Needs

Power Trains: Delivering Stored Energy for Local Grid Needs

SunTrain is developing freight trains equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery storage to transport renewable energy across existing rail…


News Jan 16, 2025 by John Nieman
Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Southwest Research Institute is testing a novel fire containment enclosure designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles.


EVs Expand With GaNPower and Next-Gen Batteries

EVs Expand With GaNPower and Next-Gen Batteries

Advancements in electric vehicles include GaN power devices, heavy-duty truck manufacturing, and next-generation lithium-sulfur batteries.


News Jan 11, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Will 2025 Be a ‘Solid’ Year for EV Batteries?

Will 2025 Be a ‘Solid’ Year for EV Batteries?

Advances in solid-state batteries could reduce size, weight, range anxiety, and safety concerns in future electrical vehicles.


tech insights Jan 09, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Will EVs Flourish or Flounder in the Next 4 Years?

Will EVs Flourish or Flounder in the Next 4 Years?

Part 2 of this three-part series evaluates how policy changes in Washington, D.C., could affect electric vehicle technology and supply chains.


U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

This three-part series examines how Donald Trump’s administration could impact the trajectory of EVs in the United States. Part 1 discusses views…


Are EVs Safer Than Tests Imply?

Are EVs Safer Than Tests Imply?

Crash data presents a confusing picture of electric vehicle safety.


News Jan 08, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
eVTOL Technology Trends To Watch in 2025

eVTOL Technology Trends To Watch in 2025

From regulatory milestones to battery advancements, eVTOL companies set the stage for 2025 commercialization.


Battery Tech Leads the Charge for EV Improvements

Battery Tech Leads the Charge for EV Improvements

Advancements aim to improve electric vehicle battery technology, electrical architecture, and software.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
TIME Hails EV, Hydrogen, and Battery Innovations as Best of 2024

TIME Hails EV, Hydrogen, and Battery Innovations as Best of 2024

Fast-charging electric vehicles, hydrogen-fueled aircraft, dry-coated electrodes, and space solar energy top TIME’s list.


News Jan 02, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
0 to 80: Li-Ion Research Accelerates EV Fast Charging

0 to 80: Li-Ion Research Accelerates EV Fast Charging

The improved lithium-ion batteries could go from 0 to 80% in just 15 minutes.


tech insights Jan 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Japan Handles Fluctuations in Renewables With Flow Batteries

Japan Handles Fluctuations in Renewables With Flow Batteries

The vanadium-based energy storage technology enables efficient grid-scale energy storage.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Faster Ion Movement Could Speed Up Advances in Battery Charging

Faster Ion Movement Could Speed Up Advances in Battery Charging

Enhanced ion speed in organic materials could improve battery charging, soft robotics, and neuromorphic computing.


tech insights Dec 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Trending in 2024: Battery-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Trending in 2024: Battery-Powered Heavy-Duty Vehicles

From semi-trucks to forklifts, heavy-duty vehicles electrified in 2024. What drove the trend?


News Dec 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Easy Fix: Solving 5 EV Battery Design and Development Challenges

Easy Fix: Solving 5 EV Battery Design and Development Challenges

As the electric vehicle market grows, battery designers and manufacturers seek alternative solutions to some common but pressing design and…


Beyond Li-Ion: 5 Top Battery Tech Advances in 2024

Beyond Li-Ion: 5 Top Battery Tech Advances in 2024

From solid-state to lithium-ion alternatives, battery technology leaped forward in 2024.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
7 Edible Solutions to Energy Tech Issues

7 Edible Solutions to Energy Tech Issues

From coffee to wine, food products became battery materials, catalysts, and other tech components this year.


Safer Batteries in 2024: Breakthroughs for Renewables and EVs

Safer Batteries in 2024: Breakthroughs for Renewables and EVs

Battery safety improvements are essential for moving the renewable energy transition and electric vehicle adoption.


tech insights Dec 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Genius Battery Anticipates Energy Demand

Genius Battery Anticipates Energy Demand

The AI-controlled battery pack can prevent grid congestion by balancing loads at peak times.


Putting Solid-State EV Batteries on Trial

Putting Solid-State EV Batteries on Trial

Stellantis joins with Factorial to demonstrate electric vehicles with solid-state batteries


News Dec 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz