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Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

It’s not just cars becoming battery-powered. Let’s take a journey through the world of non-mainstream EVs.


Retraining Oil and Gas Engineers in Renewable Energy

Retraining Oil and Gas Engineers in Renewable Energy

According to a study of Alberta's oil sands workers, engineers working in oil and gas transition to renewable energy with minimal retraining.…


Is Planned Obsolescence a Concern for Electric Vehicles?

Is Planned Obsolescence a Concern for Electric Vehicles?

Traditional gas-powered cars have been an example of planned obsolescence for nearly a century. As electric vehicle technology continues to emerge,…


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…


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
Bad News for EVs? A Look at Recent Trouble

Bad News for EVs? A Look at Recent Trouble

A wave of bad news has swept the EV industry recently, including financial woes and customer dissatisfaction.


tech insights Nov 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How Are EVs Jolting the Core of Power Conversion Technology?

How Are EVs Jolting the Core of Power Conversion Technology?

As the electric vehicle population increases, power technology is a crucial component


Renewable Energy Jobs Abound for Fossil Fuel Engineers

Renewable Energy Jobs Abound for Fossil Fuel Engineers

Those working in the fossil fuel industry may need to pivot to renewables. Here’s how. 


Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

LFP batteries will play a significant role in EVs and energy storage—if bottlenecks in phosphate refining can be solved.


Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Exploring Mars is no small undertaking and is fraught with challenges. This article will examine how solar energy supports exploration on Mars. 


EV Charging Roundup: Tesla’s Supercharger Expansion and More

EV Charging Roundup: Tesla’s Supercharger Expansion and More

Tracking the latest moves in the electric vehicle charging space.


News Sep 21, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Addressing the Data Center Power Challenge

Addressing the Data Center Power Challenge

This article examines complex data center power challenges and explores how changing the power architecture using advanced power technology and…


A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

A Look at Emerging Research in Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies

Researchers across the industry are exploring technologies to improve the performance of electric vehicles. In this article, we’ll look at a slew…


tech insights Sep 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

While electrical generation from renewables remained relatively flat in the first half of 2023, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV)…


NREL Builds Detailed Database for Wind, Solar Materials

NREL Builds Detailed Database for Wind, Solar Materials

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory unveiled a database of essential materials used in wind and solar technologies, including rare earth…


A Dirty Business: Energy Workforce Trends

A Dirty Business: Energy Workforce Trends

In tracking 300 million job changes from the fossil fuel sector to clean energy, research sheds light on the workforce impacts of the U.S.’s…


Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Mid-Year Solar Outlook

Harnessing the Power of the Sun: A Comprehensive Mid-Year Solar Outlook

Recent market research projections bode well for solar PV deployment in 2023 and beyond. Here’s a briefing. 


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…