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Researchers Boost Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for EVs

Researchers Boost Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for EVs

Researchers from Stanford University found that charging lithium-ion batteries at different rates prolongs the lifetime of battery packs for…


Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

New research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) combines geothermal plants with mineral extraction to ensure lower energy production…


National Grid UK, VEIR to Test Superconductor Power Lines

National Grid UK, VEIR to Test Superconductor Power Lines

A new partnership between British electric utility company National Grid and Boston-based superconductor startup VEIR centers on a novel approach…


News Nov 17, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Airbus Zephyr Provides High-In-The-Sky Cellular Service

Airbus Zephyr Provides High-In-The-Sky Cellular Service

The Zephyr—an unmanned solar-powered high-altitude aircraft offered by Airbus—could replace more than 250 individual ground-based cell towers.


Colorado, California Reach Long-Duration Energy Storage Milestones

Colorado, California Reach Long-Duration Energy Storage Milestones

Colorado and California have established long-duration energy storage with flow battery technology and are leading the way toward a clean energy…


News Nov 16, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
GM Meets Renewable Energy Targets Early via Sourcing Agreements

GM Meets Renewable Energy Targets Early via Sourcing Agreements

Detroit-based car giant General Motors (GM) says it has secured enough sourcing agreements to meet its renewable targets across all U.S. facilities…


News Nov 16, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
On.Energy Battery Energy Storage Systems Land at Latin American Airports

On.Energy Battery Energy Storage Systems Land at Latin American Airports

On.Energy announced its plans to deliver 39 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems to airports in Latin America, reducing emissions by…


News Nov 15, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

Available with narrow and wide input ranges, TRACO Power’s DC/DC converter provides high-power density conversion for industrial, automation, and…


new products Nov 14, 2022 by Mike Falter
Using Sodium in Batteries Offers Alternative to Lithium-Ion

Using Sodium in Batteries Offers Alternative to Lithium-Ion

Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have developed the first sodium-ion solvent co-intercalation battery as a replacement for lithium-ion…


News Nov 14, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Battery Management Solution Improves EV Performance, Reliability, Safety

Battery Management Solution Improves EV Performance, Reliability, Safety

AMP Inc. has received funding for its e-Mobility solution that integrates electric vehicle charging, battery management, and cloud analytics for…


News Nov 13, 2022 by Mike Falter
NREL Solar Research Paving the Way for Energy Transition

NREL Solar Research Paving the Way for Energy Transition

NREL researchers analyzed the possibility of achieving decarbonization goals using solar power and offering innovative ways to commercialize III-V…


News Nov 10, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Battery Management System Transformer Design Reduces Open Failures in EV Apps

Battery Management System Transformer Design Reduces Open Failures in EV Apps

New BMS transformer from iNRCORE provides isolation and EMI suppression for EV battery management communications with improved reliability.


new products Nov 10, 2022 by Mike Falter
Bee Behavior Aids Turbine Positioning for Maximum Output

Bee Behavior Aids Turbine Positioning for Maximum Output

University researchers are developing a modified algorithm based on honeybee behavior to help wind turbine engineers position wind turbines for…


News Nov 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Transmission line performance depends on a variety of environmental factors.


Building Electric Vehicles in the US Won’t Be Easy

Building Electric Vehicles in the US Won’t Be Easy

The federal government is realizing that building EVs in the U.S. will be a challenge they better get started on.


Emerson Fortifies the SoCalGas <h2> Innovation Experience

Emerson Fortifies the SoCalGas

Innovation Experience

Emerson announces a decision by Southern California Gas to use its automation solutions to deliver the [H2] Innovation Experience in Southern…


News Nov 06, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Aeromine: An Elegantly Simple Rooftop Wind Energy Solution

Aeromine: An Elegantly Simple Rooftop Wind Energy Solution

Using aerodynamic first principles, a new type of rooftop wind energy generator matches solar power for industrial buildings.


DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

The U.S. Department of Energy continues to ramp up its funding for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicle battery manufacturing,…


News Nov 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
UK Government Funding Empowers Battery Research, Innovation

UK Government Funding Empowers Battery Research, Innovation

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Great Britain’s secretary of state for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, has confirmed £210 million in government…


News Oct 31, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Breakthroughs by NASA, Others Aim to Cut EV Charging Times

Breakthroughs by NASA, Others Aim to Cut EV Charging Times

Two landmark projects—one by NASA and Purdue University, another by Penn State and EC Power—stand to revolutionize electric vehicle technology…


News Oct 21, 2022 by Jay Miller