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 Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Can Sodium Replace Lithium EV Batteries?

Volkswagen is backing a Chinese EV startup to introduce sodium-ion batteries. This article examines how sodium-ion batteries work and reviews the…


Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America’s Bold Move: Indoor EV Fast Charging

Electrify America will inaugurate an indoor electric vehicle fast-charging station to increase availability of EV charging infrastructure.


tech insights Mar 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

Innovative Battery Materials Could Extend EV Range

This article reviews three breakthroughs in battery technology and their potential for extending electric vehicle range.


tech insights Mar 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Empowering Grid Stability: OpenADR’s Impact on Power Outages

Empowering Grid Stability: OpenADR’s Impact on Power Outages

After 23 years, the OpenADR protocol has evolved into a method to reduce energy consumption and avoid rolling blackouts.


‘Ghost’ Hunting: Researchers Detect Fault Hiding in Batteries

‘Ghost’ Hunting: Researchers Detect Fault Hiding in Batteries

Argonne National Laboratory researchers have identified soft-shorts as an early precursor to permanent battery failure.


tech insights Mar 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Repurposing Radioactive Waste for Clean Energy Innovation

Repurposing Radioactive Waste for Clean Energy Innovation

An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and Zeno Power promotes decaying radioisotopes to generate clean…


Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Modular, High-Power SiC Traction Inverters Accelerate Mobility Electrification Beyond Cars

Freight transportation, off-road and industrial vehicles, marine applications, and aviation contribute more than 55% of the total greenhouse gas…


Research Advances Hope for Scalable Green Hydrogen

Research Advances Hope for Scalable Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen is emerging as a promising fuel alternative for carbon-free combustion. The options for green hydrogen production are growing, but…


Hitachi, ABB Develop Electric Dump Truck Prototype 3 Years in the Making

Hitachi, ABB Develop Electric Dump Truck Prototype 3 Years in the Making

The fully electric dump truck prototype will be field tested before being released commercially.


News Feb 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Siemens Rolls Out Multi-Discipline Simulation Tool for EV Designs

Siemens Rolls Out Multi-Discipline Simulation Tool for EV Designs

The software solution can predict e-machine performance, including axial flux electric drive units.


News Feb 23, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Laser-Beaming Moon Light Created for Lunar Power Grid

Laser-Beaming Moon Light Created for Lunar Power Grid

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin and PowerLight have developed a laser-operated power-beaming system that could provide electricity on the Moon.…


Microsoft, PNNL Use AI to Find Lithium Alternatives

Microsoft, PNNL Use AI to Find Lithium Alternatives

In a joint venture with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Microsoft has employed artificial intelligence to create a battery with less lithium. 


tech insights Feb 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
How Lewis Latimer Electrified the 19th Century World

How Lewis Latimer Electrified the 19th Century World

Summary: Latimer’s innovative creations helped bring light to millions. This Black History Month spotlight reviews his work beside luminaries…


Modular Batteries Convert Diesel Equipment To Electric

Modular Batteries Convert Diesel Equipment To Electric

Moog Construction's system offers cost-effective conversion of diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Electric Trucking Gains Momentum With Industry Investments

Electric Trucking Gains Momentum With Industry Investments

Three major developments in electric trucks breathe life into the electric trucking industry.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Sweet Solution: Chocolate Truffle-Inspired Battery Tackles EV Dendrite Formation

Sweet Solution: Chocolate Truffle-Inspired Battery Tackles EV Dendrite Formation

A lithium metal battery design from Harvard University promises significant advancements for electric vehicle charging. 


Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Research studies explore the benefits of electric trucks and airplanes on greenhouse gas emissions.


tech insights Feb 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

Researchers Boost Flexible Electronics Sustainability With Water-Based Inks

The team leveraged ground-state electron transfer to develop water-based conductive ink for use in flexible electronics.


tech insights Feb 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

High-Voltage Charger to Propel Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrator

A bidirectional mobile charging unit will serve high-power batteries in Pratt & Whitney’s upcoming hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tackling EV Range Anxiety With Faster-Charging Indium-Anode Chemistries

Tackling EV Range Anxiety With Faster-Charging Indium-Anode Chemistries

A research team at Cornell University is developing faster-charging battery chemistries to combat electric vehicle range anxiety.


tech insights Feb 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz