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New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

New Solar Array Technology Could Revolutionize Space Exploration

NASA is deploying a compact roll-out solar array to power the International Space Station through 2030.


Substation Circuit Breaker Earns NEMA 4 Rating For Water, Dust and Weather Resistance

Substation Circuit Breaker Earns NEMA 4 Rating For Water, Dust and Weather Resistance

The new housing for ABB’s R-MAG magnetic outdoor vacuum circuit breaker has received a 4 rating from the National Electrical Manufacturer…


new products Jun 17, 2023 by Mike Falter
The Case for Electric Water Heaters as Storage for Demand Flexibility

The Case for Electric Water Heaters as Storage for Demand Flexibility

A report out of Australia identifies domestic electric water heaters as a promising source of flexible demand, capable of storing energy equivalent…


ABB Invents High-Efficiency Propulsion System Inspired by Whales

ABB Invents High-Efficiency Propulsion System Inspired by Whales

The shipping technology achieves a 22% improvement in energy consumption.


News Jun 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

The carmaker and the California-based aerospace startup are moving toward manufacturing an all-electric VTOL commuter aircraft.


Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

Researchers Explore Soapstone, Granite as Solar Storage Materials

A research team in Tanzania found that soapstone and granite show promise in storing thermal energy for concentrated solar power generation and…


AI-Based Platform Predicts Electrical Transformer System Failure

AI-Based Platform Predicts Electrical Transformer System Failure

Charles River Analytics’ AI-based predictive maintenance platform for transformers recently landed a Small Business Innovation Research contract.


News Jun 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Black Start Generators: Energy To Restart the Power Grid

Black Start Generators: Energy To Restart the Power Grid

When the power grid goes down, a black start system provides the energy to bring it back up again.


Carbon Transport, Hydrogen, Inverters & More Cleantech Projects Land DOE Funding

Carbon Transport, Hydrogen, Inverters & More Cleantech Projects Land DOE Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy recently injected hundreds of millions in grants to several clean energy projects. Here’s a briefing.


News Jun 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi to Supply Silicon Carbide to Electric Vehicle Drive Developer

Onsemi and Vitesco Technologies have announced a supply agreement valued at $1.9 billion over ten years to secure Vitesco’s supply of silicon…


News Jun 12, 2023 by Mike Falter
Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

Nidec, Renesas to Jointly Develop EV E-Axle X-in-1 System

The companies have teamed up to develop reliable and high-performance EV solutions.


News Jun 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

DOE Funding for EV Charging, Development Projects

Another round of Department of Energy funding announcements graces America’s electric vehicle market. Here’s a briefing. 


News Jun 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Patented Tech Lets GaN Circuits Operate at Radio Frequencies With Greater Efficiency

Patented Tech Lets GaN Circuits Operate at Radio Frequencies With Greater Efficiency

Patented technologies from new market entrant QPT enable GaN circuits to operate at frequencies as high as 20 MHz, unleashing new performance…


new products Jun 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Off-Grid Cities Study Exposes South African Energy Transition Crisis

Off-Grid Cities Study Exposes South African Energy Transition Crisis

Researchers from Johannesburg, South Africa, are considering the social implications of the transition to sustainable cities.


EA Unveiling High-Power and High-Efficiency Battery Testing

EA Unveiling High-Power and High-Efficiency Battery Testing

EA Electro-Automatik’s recently released EA-BT 20000 Triple allows engineers to test three battery packs, cells, or modules, simultaneously.


Researchers Launch Free Calculators for Carbon Capture & Sequestration Projects 

Researchers Launch Free Calculators for Carbon Capture & Sequestration Projects 

Researchers from the University of Houston recently unveiled a free suite of viscosity and minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) calculators for…


UK EV Battery Production Falls Short

UK EV Battery Production Falls Short

The United Kingdom is racing to secure its domestic battery production capacity to compete in the global electric vehicle market. But new trade…


Ford Finds California Lithium Source

Ford Finds California Lithium Source

Converting geothermal brines into battery materials is the goal of a new agreement.


Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to Open US Battery Plant

Hyundai, LG Energy Solution to Open US Battery Plant

A joint venture between the two Korean companies will result in a new lithium-ion battery plant in Georgia to supply EVs in North America. 


Why Are Micro and Mini EVs Popular Everywhere but the US?

Why Are Micro and Mini EVs Popular Everywhere but the US?

Affordable, efficient, and environmentally sound, pint-sized EVs are a viable alternative to the super-sized electrics U.S. automakers envision for…