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Researchers Investigate the Power of Nanowires in Fuel Cells

Researchers Investigate the Power of Nanowires in Fuel Cells

Using different-thickness nanowires has unlocked new architectures and performance benefits in fuel cells. 


tech insights Sep 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Solar-Plus-Storage Plants Dominate Hybrid Power Growth in 2022

Solar-Plus-Storage Plants Dominate Hybrid Power Growth in 2022

New data from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory tracks last year’s immense growth in hybrid power plants, particularly in solar-plus-storage…


University of Michigan Research Changes Narrative on Battery Cracking

University of Michigan Research Changes Narrative on Battery Cracking

New research indicates that lithium-ion battery cracking could benefit battery performance.


tech insights Sep 02, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Looking Ahead at Dry Cooling Alternatives in Power Plants

Looking Ahead at Dry Cooling Alternatives in Power Plants

Dry cooling has become a popular process in power plants to reduce water usage, but this operation is still energy-intensive. Researchers are…


California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California has made significant clean energy gains and strives to reach 100 percent clean electricity by 2045, a goal outlined by Senate Bill 100. 


Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

The electric-powered angular pickup truck appears to be from the future, with its scratch- and dent-resistant metal body giving it a sleek yet…


tech insights Aug 30, 2023 by Zac Amos
Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Pulling apart a Lucid battery pack provides insights into traction battery design.


Building a More Efficient DC-DC Converter: Efficiency Evaluation and Loss Analysis of a 300 W Isolated DC-DC Converter

Building a More Efficient DC-DC Converter: Efficiency Evaluation and Loss Analysis of a 300 W Isolated DC-DC Converter

This article focuses on determining the characteristics of the secondary-side MOSFET, necessary for achieving higher efficiency, and examines the…


Addressing Transformer Supply Chain Challenges for a Resilient Grid

Addressing Transformer Supply Chain Challenges for a Resilient Grid

An analysis by the Government Accountability Office sheds light on the challenges facing the transformer supply chain and the role the U.S.…


tech insights Aug 25, 2023 by Jake Hertz
NIST Develops 3D Measurement Device for Coal Plant Smokestack Emissions Audits

NIST Develops 3D Measurement Device for Coal Plant Smokestack Emissions Audits

A new 3D probe device developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology enables faster and more accurate smokestack emissions audits…


Tesla Level 2 Charger Teardown

Tesla Level 2 Charger Teardown

A teardown by Munro & Associates provides a peek inside the Tesla Level 2 Wall Connector Charger and hints at potential danger. 


Nikola Electric Truck Fire Likely Due to Battery Pack Leak

Nikola Electric Truck Fire Likely Due to Battery Pack Leak

Nikola Motors has issued a voluntary recall for 209 of its Class 8 Tre battery electric vehicles as a precautionary measure following the findings…


News Aug 21, 2023 by Mike Falter
State of the Industry: The Evolution of US Energy Jobs and Salaries

State of the Industry: The Evolution of US Energy Jobs and Salaries

The growth of renewables promises a robust job market for engineers and technicians.


Ford Backpedals: Is The EV Revolution Going Off The Rails?

Ford Backpedals: Is The EV Revolution Going Off The Rails?

As climate change produces record heat waves and massive weather disruptions worldwide, car makers like Ford are pulling back from their EV plans…


Driving the EV Charging Revolution: Automakers Forge NA Charging Network to Compete With Tesla

Driving the EV Charging Revolution: Automakers Forge NA Charging Network to Compete With Tesla

A collaborative effort aims to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles and rival Tesla's Supercharger infrastructure.


A Toast to Bodo: Celebrating 70 Years

A Toast to Bodo: Celebrating 70 Years

As Bodo Arlt, founder of Bodo's Power Systems, celebrates his 70th birthday, we pay tribute to his accomplishments and impact on the power…


Sophisticated Designs for Low-Power DC/DC Converters

Sophisticated Designs for Low-Power DC/DC Converters

Converting one DC voltage to another in an electronic circuit has a history that demonstrates over fifty years of increasing sophistication -…


Can GPT-4 Perform Data Mining for Building Energy Management?

Can GPT-4 Perform Data Mining for Building Energy Management?

A recent study evaluates GPT-4’s performance in completing data mining tasks for building energy management, including energy load prediction,…


The Path to Decarbonization for China’s Manufacturing Industry

The Path to Decarbonization for China’s Manufacturing Industry

China’s manufacturing industry is a concern in combatting climate change, and researchers are studying the country's emissions and power…


EE Professors Provide Insights on Sustainability Gaps in Engineering Education

EE Professors Provide Insights on Sustainability Gaps in Engineering Education

As the world works toward an energy transition, is engineering education keeping up to produce skilled and knowledgeable workers?