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Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

Used Wind Turbine Blades: Recycle, Reuse, or Redesign?

While wind power is the leading renewable energy generator in the United States, wind turbine disposal is wasteful and contributes to air and soil…


Reclaiming Rare Metals by Repurposing Used EV Motors

Reclaiming Rare Metals by Repurposing Used EV Motors

The REASSERT project from Fraunhofer Institute aims to create a more circular economy for used electric vehicle motors.


tech insights Jan 08, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

Battery Fast Charging Using Raspberry Pi and Python

By implementing fuel gauge functionality in the battery pack, original equipment manufacturers can design smart fast chargers that increase system…


Emerson Tech To Automate Lithium-ion Recycling Plant

Emerson Tech To Automate Lithium-ion Recycling Plant

SungEel HiTech Co. has selected Emerson as a supplier of advanced automation technologies for its lithium-ion battery recycling plant in Gunsan,…


News Jan 02, 2024 by Mike Falter
Considerations for Designing a Safe, Reliable Battery Management System

Considerations for Designing a Safe, Reliable Battery Management System

This article describes the most significant risks influencing a battery and what engineers must consider when designing a battery management system.


How Cavity Pumps Help Secure the Lithium Supply Chain

How Cavity Pumps Help Secure the Lithium Supply Chain

Engineering designs from electric vehicles to energy storage systems require a robust lithium supply chain. Here’s what engineers need to know…


Solar Recycler Wants To Close the Loop in Supply Chain

Solar Recycler Wants To Close the Loop in Supply Chain

SOLARCYCLE will recycle used solar panels from EDF Renewables' facilities and repurpose the recovered materials to make new solar components.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Part 3 of this series explains the equivalent circuit approach to fuel gauging and how it enables computing the state of charge and state of health…


Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Part 2 of this three-part series examines the alternative battery models to fuel gauging discussed in Part 1.


How Is the Industry Grappling With EV Battery Waste?

How Is the Industry Grappling With EV Battery Waste?

As concerns over EV battery waste become more prominent, more and more organizations are exploring new approaches.


tech insights Oct 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

How To Build a Battery Model Using Fuel Gauging—Part I

The first in a three-part series, this article explains how to build an electrical battery model using fuel gauging.


Maximizing Coal Resources by Recycling Byproducts and Reducing Waste

Maximizing Coal Resources by Recycling Byproducts and Reducing Waste

Coal still fuels over a third of the world’s electricity. Reusing coal ash and repurposing coal waste can boost the benefits of a fossil fuel…


Following the Life of a Nissan Leaf Battery

Following the Life of a Nissan Leaf Battery

Following the life—and afterlife—of an EV battery puts a pervasive industry misperception to rest.


EV Battery Recycling Players Secure Funding, Partnerships

EV Battery Recycling Players Secure Funding, Partnerships

The EV battery recycling market is on a roll with announcements, from funding rounds in the millions to corporate partnerships.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Safer, Faster Method Found for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

Safer, Faster Method Found for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries

A research team from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has pioneered a safer and more efficient lithium recovery method…


Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

Solving the Challenges of Solid-State Battery Recycling

A new viscoelastic electrolyte material can pave the way toward recyclable solid-state batteries.


tech insights Sep 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Lead-Acid Battery Basics

Lead-Acid Battery Basics

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.


ABB Northvolt Partnership Expands to Battery Recycling

ABB Northvolt Partnership Expands to Battery Recycling

Through an expanded partnership with Northvolt, ABB will be a leading supplier of power management and electrification solutions for Northvolt’s…


News Sep 05, 2023 by Mike Falter