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Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Researchers turn to methods used in the semiconductor industry to solve long-standing challenges facing solid-state electrolytes.


tech insights Nov 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

UK Plans Electrification of Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…


LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

The new material from LG Chem delays thermal runaway by up to 20 minutes, even at 1,500°C. This article examines statistics quantifying the…


News Nov 16, 2023 by Jake Hertz
High-Voltage Devices Improve Power Density and Conversion Efficiency

High-Voltage Devices Improve Power Density and Conversion Efficiency

High-voltage devices from Power Integrations and Magnachip Semiconductor use the latest gallium nitride and silicon power technologies and advanced…


new products Nov 15, 2023 by Mike Falter
Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

From academia to industry, battery materials are seeing major developments across the board. This article discusses cathode research, the expansion…


News Nov 14, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Supercapacitors Extend Operating Life of Battery-Powered Devices

Supercapacitors Extend Operating Life of Battery-Powered Devices

High-energy and power-dense supercapacitor technologies from Kyocera AVX and Littelfuse help with power management and extend operating times for…


new products Nov 13, 2023 by Mike Falter
Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

Can Solar Mitigate Electric Vehicle Charging Challenges?

ETH Zurich’s aCentauri Solar Racing Team has designed a race car fueled exclusively by solar power, and they came in 12th place at the 2023…


News Nov 13, 2023 by John Nieman
Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

Researchers Achieve Higher Voltage PV With Inverter System

A team of researchers claims to cut cable requirements by 700 kg of copper per kilometer of cable with a higher voltage inverter system for…


News Nov 13, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Eaton’s Network-M3 Card Targets Power System Security

Eaton’s Network-M3 Card Targets Power System Security

With a variety of security provisions, the Network-M3 card will protect power systems that employ uninterruptible power supplies.


new products Nov 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Cycle tests yield a significant milestone for StoreDot’s extreme fast-charging electric vehicle battery cells.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Low-Profile Passive Components Push Boundaries

Low-Profile Passive Components Push Boundaries

Ultra-low-profile inductors and capacitors from Murata and TDK are pushing the limits for component density and impacting automotive safety and…


new products Nov 11, 2023 by Mike Falter
Pulsiv Unveils Its Own Nomogram, a Graphical Tool for DCM Flyback Designs

Pulsiv Unveils Its Own Nomogram, a Graphical Tool for DCM Flyback Designs

With this new tool, engineers can quickly and accurately identify primary side inductance and minimum duty cycle—without complex equation-based…


new products Nov 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Recycling Lithium Batteries With Vitamin C

Recycling Lithium Batteries With Vitamin C

While advances in battery technology have focused on charging and performance, the issue of recycling efficacy has received less research…


How a Startup Is Tackling Battery Waste With AI

How a Startup Is Tackling Battery Waste With AI

With advanced measurement and analytics techniques, Circu Li-ion is looking to reimagine battery waste management.


tech insights Nov 10, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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
Keratin From Chicken Feathers Powers Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Innovation

Keratin From Chicken Feathers Powers Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Innovation

Researchers from Zurich and Singapore are testing the applications of keratin to aid in the creation of less expensive, more sustainable fuel cells…


Thermoplastic Resin Offers Recyclable Alternative for Tidal Turbines

Thermoplastic Resin Offers Recyclable Alternative for Tidal Turbines

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory teamed up with Verdant Power to bring recyclable materials to tidal turbines.


How One Japanese Smart City Is Bringing Wireless EV Charging to the Road

How One Japanese Smart City Is Bringing Wireless EV Charging to the Road

By integrating wireless EV chargers at traffic lights, a Japanese city hopes to blend dynamic and static wireless charging.


tech insights Nov 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

One challenge to making lithium-ion batteries safe, cost-effective, and high-performance is perfecting the components. A recent study found the…


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