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Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

A St. Louis company has developed electrified train cars that can operate independently and autonomously.


Automated Solar Cells: Are Robots the Future of Solar Power Innovation?

Automated Solar Cells: Are Robots the Future of Solar Power Innovation?

Solar energy technologies are widely used to capture one of the planet's most abundant natural power sources, but solar cells can still be…


The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

Urban air mobility vehicles are developing and could transform commutes worldwide by offering new routes and reducing traffic congestion. Battery…


Examining the Impact of Falling EV Battery Prices

Examining the Impact of Falling EV Battery Prices

Electric vehicle battery prices are predicted to fall by 40 percent, but what does it mean for the industry?


News Nov 25, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Will a Drone Deliver Your Holiday Purchases?

Will a Drone Deliver Your Holiday Purchases?

Several large companies, including Amazon and Walmart, are launching drone delivery services. Here's what you need to know about the logistics…


Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Two separate studies of electrolyte materials have resulted in breakthroughs in the development of solid-state batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Recent research in battery technology and materials could lead to more efficient, longer-lasting electric vehicle and storage batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Studies Reveal Insights in EV Usage, Batteries

Studies Reveal Insights in EV Usage, Batteries

As electric vehicles develop, research into usage and technology can shape the industry's future. This article reviews two recent studies with…


tech insights Nov 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

Grid-Connected Inverter Modeling and Control of Distributed PV Systems

This article examines the modeling and control techniques of grid-connected inverters and distributed energy power conversion challenges.


Hardware, AI Software Collaboration Improves EV Battery Performance

Hardware, AI Software Collaboration Improves EV Battery Performance

Eatron Technologies, a leader in battery management software for EVs, will use the AURIX TC4x microcontroller platform from Infineon Technologies…


News Nov 20, 2023 by Mike Falter
Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Researchers turn to methods used in the semiconductor industry to solve long-standing challenges facing solid-state electrolytes.


tech insights Nov 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…


High-Voltage Devices Improve Power Density and Conversion Efficiency

High-Voltage Devices Improve Power Density and Conversion Efficiency

High-voltage devices from Power Integrations and Magnachip Semiconductor use the latest gallium nitride and silicon power technologies and advanced…


new products Nov 15, 2023 by Mike Falter
Assessing the Role of Catenary Trucks in the Electric Vehicle Landscape

Assessing the Role of Catenary Trucks in the Electric Vehicle Landscape

Catenary trucks have the potential to significantly curb carbon emissions, but the implementation of these electric transport systems faces major…


tech insights Nov 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

ETH Zurich’s aCentauri Solar Racing Team has designed a race car fueled exclusively by solar power, and they came in 12th place at the 2023…


News Nov 13, 2023 by John Nieman
Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage inverter system for…


News Nov 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Cycle tests yield a significant milestone for StoreDot’s extreme fast-charging electric vehicle battery cells.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Rise of the Tesla NA Charging Standard

The Rise of the Tesla NA Charging Standard

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard is quickly becoming the standard of choice for major automakers.


tech insights Nov 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

One challenge to making lithium-ion batteries safe, cost-effective, and high-performance is perfecting the components. A recent study found the…


Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Powering Rural Areas With Solar Mini-Grids

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell