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No Easy Hookup: Tesla Supercharger Falls Short

No Easy Hookup: Tesla Supercharger Falls Short

With the nationwide Supercharger network open to nearly all EVs, the lack of standardized charge port locations is a problem.


Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

Simulation and modeling tools have evolved from rudimentary beginnings when an approximation to system behavior could be considered a great help…


Buried Treasure? California’s Key to Power Line Protection and Wildfire Prevention

Buried Treasure? California’s Key to Power Line Protection and Wildfire Prevention

The California Public Utilities Commission has launched a program to streamline the approval process for utilities’ undergrounding plans.


Teardown: Next-Gen Battery Electric Drive Systems

Teardown: Next-Gen Battery Electric Drive Systems

Audi’s second generation of electric vehicle technology optimizes battery performance with several clever improvements.


Can Aqueous Iron Flow Batteries Aid Renewable Energy Storage?

Can Aqueous Iron Flow Batteries Aid Renewable Energy Storage?

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a safe and inexpensive battery for energy storage using Earth-abundant materials. 


Power On: Russelectric’s Solution for Emergency Outage Backup

Power On: Russelectric’s Solution for Emergency Outage Backup

Russelectrics’ power system aims to supply uninterrupted power in crucial infrastructures during power outages.


new products Apr 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Würth Elektronik Creates Magic With Power Module Designer

Würth Elektronik Creates Magic With Power Module Designer

The MagI³C Power Module Designer is an added functionality in the REDEXPERT online simulation tool for power converter design.


News Apr 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Silicon Anode Offers Cheaper EV Batteries With Longer Range

Silicon Anode Offers Cheaper EV Batteries With Longer Range

A battery materials startup unveiled anode technology to reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries while maintaining electric vehicle range.


tech insights Apr 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the battery needs of electric aircraft and expands wireless electric vehicle charging.


Bad Battery Tech: What EV Recalls Mean for the Industry

Bad Battery Tech: What EV Recalls Mean for the Industry

What does a massive recall of half a million electric vehicles worldwide mean for EVs?


Grid Stability: System Finds and Stops Wind Turbine Turbulence Effect

Grid Stability: System Finds and Stops Wind Turbine Turbulence Effect

Researchers have developed a control system to localize and isolate malfunctions from forced oscillations to protect grid stability and manage wind…


Protecting the Grid: Does AI Hold the Key to Cybersecurity?

Protecting the Grid: Does AI Hold the Key to Cybersecurity?

A $45 million Department of Energy grant will fund the development of a power grid cybersecurity system using artificial intelligence.


tech insights Apr 02, 2024 by Zac Amos
Infineon’s AI Power Module Offers Efficiency for Data Centers

Infineon’s AI Power Module Offers Efficiency for Data Centers

Infineon’s dual-phase power modules could enhance power supply efficiency for AI operations in data centers


News Apr 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ABB Drop-in AC Induction Motor Replacement Features Higher Efficiency

ABB Drop-in AC Induction Motor Replacement Features Higher Efficiency

ABB’s SP4 technology achieves NEMA super premium efficiency in standard AC induction motors operating without variable speed drives.


News Mar 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Smart and Secure: Digital Twin Unmasks Grid Cyber Risks

Smart and Secure: Digital Twin Unmasks Grid Cyber Risks

This digital twin mirrors the dynamics of the smart grid for improved security.


tech insights Mar 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Volvo Adopts Breathe’s Algorithms To Boost Fast-Charging Times

Volvo Adopts Breathe’s Algorithms To Boost Fast-Charging Times

Volvo has partnered with a U.K. company to improve EV charging times by up to 30 percent.


News Mar 28, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
ABB, CERN Identify Energy-Efficient Electric Motor Designs

ABB, CERN Identify Energy-Efficient Electric Motor Designs

ABB-CERN partnership unveils energy-saving potential equating to 18,000 European homes through an ABB energy efficiency audit.


tech insights Mar 27, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Securing Cyber-Physical Components of the Smart Grid

Securing Cyber-Physical Components of the Smart Grid

Amid increasing attacks, how can grid operators shift their security strategies from reactive to proactive?


Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Researchers attempt to understand the dynamic behavior of grid-connected and off-grid DC microgrids to enhance their overall reliability.


tech insights Mar 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
GM Previews Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck, Infrastructure for Fleets

GM Previews Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck, Infrastructure for Fleets

General Motors enters the next stage of its federally-funded hydrogen fuel cell pilot, targeting medium-duty trucks.


News Mar 25, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell