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New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

New York Makes History with Latest Solar/Storage Awards Batch

In a milestone procurement round, New York secures over 2 GW of new solar and energy storage projects.


News Jun 14, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

With the demand for battery-critical materials growing exponentially, automakers and mid-stream processors alike are racing to ink deals with…


News Jun 14, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Atop a Volcano, Volkswagen EV Hits World Record for Altitude

Atop a Volcano, Volkswagen EV Hits World Record for Altitude

At 19,000 feet above sea level on the Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia, Volkswagen’s ID.4 GTX electric vehicle landed the Guinness World Record for EV…


News Jun 10, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Broadcom Solutions for Industrial and Energy Apps

Broadcom Solutions for Industrial and Energy Apps

Making recent news for strategic moves in software, Broadcom is more than just networking chips and software, also offering solutions for…


News Jun 10, 2022 by Mike Falter
Rising Lithium Costs Threaten Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Rising Lithium Costs Threaten Grid-Scale Energy Storage

Lithium-ion batteries are one way to enable renewable energy to fight climate change — but battery raw material costs have increased by more than…


News Jun 09, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
New M2 Chip From Apple Offers Even More Efficiency

New M2 Chip From Apple Offers Even More Efficiency

Next-generation M2 processor from Apple targets improved power and performance for MacBook laptops.


News Jun 08, 2022 by Mike Falter
Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build $2.5B Li-ion Battery Facility

Stellantis and Samsung SDI to Build $2.5B Li-ion Battery Facility

At a new plant in Indiana, Stellantis will work with Samsung SDI to produce lithium-ion battery cells and modules for its growing EV lineup.


News Jun 03, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Predicting Battery Life Using Machine Learning

Predicting Battery Life Using Machine Learning

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory used a Machine Learning tool to accurately predict the number of cycles at which a battery performs.


News Jun 02, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Lightweight Motor Technology Helps Electric Vehicles Travel Farther

Lightweight Motor Technology Helps Electric Vehicles Travel Farther

New electric motor tech from Infinitum Electric is 50% lighter and smaller than traditional motors and can extend the range of EVs and other…


News Jun 02, 2022 by Mike Falter
US Military Relies On More Renewable Energy

US Military Relies On More Renewable Energy

Microgrids with solar arrays and battery storage are playing an increasing role in DoD sustainability efforts.


News Jun 01, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Begins Operation

Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant Begins Operation

The facility, a joint venture between the Swedish lithium-ion manufacturer Northvolt and Norwegian aluminum giant Hydro, has enough capacity to…


News May 31, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Ultra-thin Glucose Fuel Cells for Medical Implants

Ultra-thin Glucose Fuel Cells for Medical Implants

MIT Researchers have created a biofuel cell that can power implantable electronic devices from glucose in the body.


News May 26, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Nexperia and Kyocera AVX to Jointly Develop GaN Power Modules For EVs

Nexperia and Kyocera AVX to Jointly Develop GaN Power Modules For EVs

The companies will look to combine Nexperia’s extensive background in gallium nitride (GaN) with Kyocera AVX’s expertise in advanced packaging…


News May 25, 2022 by Gary Elinoff
Ultra-thin Battery Tech Detects Infection in Cancer Patients

Ultra-thin Battery Tech Detects Infection in Cancer Patients

Blue Spark Technologies will employ its TempTraq temperature monitoring patch, which is powered by the company's thin carbon-zinc battery…


News May 24, 2022 by Mike Falter
Will North America Find Enough Lithium?

Will North America Find Enough Lithium?

With 304 new gigafactories in the global pipeline, finding enough lithium to meet US demand may be cause for concern.


News May 24, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

With its aggressive funding, the DOE will look to counter growing integration gridlock, ensure stability in the face of intermittent renewables,…


News May 23, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Mine Truck Powered by Massive Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Launches in South Africa

Mine Truck Powered by Massive Battery Hydrogen Fuel Cell Launches in South Africa

The truck’s powertrain, the largest of its kind in the world, employs eight hydrogen fuel cells in parallel, a gargantuan radiator, and seven…


News May 17, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Impact of EVs on the Electric Grid

The Impact of EVs on the Electric Grid

With gas prices rising, electric vehicles are becoming more popular, but transportation decarbonization remains a major issue.


News May 14, 2022 by Harsha Korde
Dual Membrane Redox Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Storage

Dual Membrane Redox Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Storage

Researchers at Imperial College came up with a new redox flow battery design for low-cost, long-term energy storage solutions.


News May 13, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric to Advance SiC Use in Railway Drive Systems

The companies will coordinate to develop Mitsubishi’s SiC power modules for use in the rail platforms offered by Siemens, such as its latest, the…


News May 12, 2022 by Ian Hahn