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Moon Power: NASA Seeks Energy Solutions for Lunar Living

Moon Power: NASA Seeks Energy Solutions for Lunar Living

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Futuristic Flight Takes Off With Battery, Hydrogen

Futuristic Flight Takes Off With Battery, Hydrogen

Electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft soar with four successful demonstrations.


News Sep 27, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Lifesaving Power: Beta Electrifies Transport With EAV Charging

Lifesaving Power: Beta Electrifies Transport With EAV Charging

Beta Technologies is expanding its charging network to meet the demand for medical transport by electric aircraft.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Design and Test Challenges of High-Voltage MIL-Aero Applications

Design and Test Challenges of High-Voltage MIL-Aero Applications

This article explores the unique design, testing, and reliability challenges of high-voltage power supplies used in military and aerospace…


Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
Flying High With Solar+Storage: Airship Flies for 24 Hours

Flying High With Solar+Storage: Airship Flies for 24 Hours

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?


News Sep 06, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
BP’s Tech Twins Earth’s Energy With NASA’s Lunar Vision

BP’s Tech Twins Earth’s Energy With NASA’s Lunar Vision

Can BP and NASA's space project develop better energy on Earth?


News Sep 04, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Fit for Duty: High-Voltage Batteries for Military Vehicles

Fit for Duty: High-Voltage Batteries for Military Vehicles

Epsilor’s military-grade battery system is robust enough for demanding field applications.


News Aug 28, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Navy Nuclear Fleet Gets Super-Fast, Super-Silent Circuit Breakers

Navy Nuclear Fleet Gets Super-Fast, Super-Silent Circuit Breakers

Menlo Micro will develop a 1 kV/10 kA circuit breaker with enhanced performance for Navy electrical distribution systems.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
GM Adapts EV Battery for Military Use

GM Adapts EV Battery for Military Use

The project seeks to assess the performance of automotive batteries under various discharge and charge conditions.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

Texas Instruments has lifted the curtain on six new DC-DC power supply modules with improved thermal, EMI, and efficiency performance.


Electrifying Aerospace With Integrated Actuation

Electrifying Aerospace With Integrated Actuation

Aircraft have used hydraulic actuators to maneuver, but electrification is driving aerospace in the transition from hydraulic actuators to power…


5G Boosts Microgrid Resilience, Security

5G Boosts Microgrid Resilience, Security

National Renewable Energy Laboratory research demonstrates that fifth-generation cellular technologies’ edge capabilities can improve renewable…


Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Beyond Boom: How Tech Transforms Summer Celebrations

Technology creates new ways to experience summer traditions. This article dives deep into the tech transforming your favorite celebrations, from…


Snow Job: Airports to Clear Runways With Heavy-Duty EVs

Snow Job: Airports to Clear Runways With Heavy-Duty EVs

Electric and hybrid snow blowers could soon be used at more than 35 airports.


News Jun 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…


Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Moon Power: Nuclear Reactors Could Light Up the Lunar Night

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.


GaN Devices Hot Enough for Venus

GaN Devices Hot Enough for Venus

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.