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8k Designs! MIT Data Uses AI, ML to Optimize Electric Vehicles

8k Designs! MIT Data Uses AI, ML to Optimize Electric Vehicles

MIT’s DrivAerNet++ offers thousands of 3D car designs with aerodynamic data to empower manufacturers to innovate and release more sustainable…


tech insights Jan 21, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Grid Cyber Threats a Rising Concern in 2025

Grid Cyber Threats a Rising Concern in 2025

AI and digital twins are on the horizon to strengthen smart grid cybersecurity.


tech insights Jan 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Thermal Batteries Heat Up in 2025

Thermal Batteries Heat Up in 2025

Thermal batteries could replace conventional batteries in storing renewable energy.


tech insights Jan 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Good News and Bad for Energy Engineers in 2025

Good News and Bad for Energy Engineers in 2025

The energy landscape is changing in 2025. Here’s what you need to know.


How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory recommends drone surveillance to enhance smart grid infrastructure.


Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous energy systems use artificial intelligence to integrate renewable energy and strengthen grid resilience.


SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC Success: How Will It Advance in 2025?

SiC substrates and products showed tremendous performance in 2024. Will the trend continue in 2025?


tech insights Jan 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Researchers suggest using metal-organic frameworks could make hydrogen storage safer and more practical.


tech insights Jan 13, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Cosmic Radiation—Is it Real or Science Fiction?

Cosmic Radiation—Is it Real or Science Fiction?

This article examines the very real impact of cosmic radiation on power electronics.


Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

EPRI’s generic models can assist grid managers in predicting how distributed energy sources will affect grid operations and capacity.


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…


3 Ways the Grid Will Get Smarter in 2025

3 Ways the Grid Will Get Smarter in 2025

From advanced meters to AI-enabled sensors, here’s how smart grid technology will transform the energy sector in 2025.


Zero-Prototyping Tipping Point: From Physical to Virtual EV Testing

Zero-Prototyping Tipping Point: From Physical to Virtual EV Testing

The rising use of digital twins and advanced simulation is reducing the need for traditional prototyping.


Chasing the Wind: 7 Innovative Turbine Designs in 2024

Chasing the Wind: 7 Innovative Turbine Designs in 2024

In 2024, engineers created unusual turbine designs to harvest wind energy more efficiently.


Solar Energy Future: Perovskite Challenges Silicon

Solar Energy Future: Perovskite Challenges Silicon

Could 2025 could be the year of achieving record efficiency in solar cells?


tech insights Jan 04, 2025 by Jake Hertz
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.


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
What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on…