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Emerson Fortifies the SoCalGas

Innovation Experience

Emerson announces a decision by Southern California Gas to use its automation solutions to deliver the [H2] Innovation Experience in Southern…

DARPA Seeks Improved Space Electronics to Handle Satellite Orbits

Low Earth orbit has its own requirements, and building more efficient power electronics could improve spacecraft performance and cost.

DOE Pumps More Money Into EV Batteries, Offshore Wind, Minerals, R&D

The U.S. Department of Energy continues to ramp up its funding for renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicle battery manufacturing,…

UK Government Funding Empowers Battery Research, Innovation

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Great Britain’s secretary of state for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, has confirmed £210 million in government…

Autonomous Battery Optimization With Machine Learning, Robotics

Researchers create an autonomous system for high-performance battery development with machine learning and robotics.

Computer Simulations Create Carbon Capture Materials

Complex computer simulations are being used to screen hypothetical new materials for direct air capture of carbon dioxide.

Previewing 4 Noteworthy Power Electronics Conferences

With about four months left in 2022, the year of power electronics events isn’t over yet. Also, several organizers are already revealing their…

Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Reference design from Texas Instruments offers concepts for powering CPU/GPU/ASICs in crypto mining applications.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Lower Nuclear Energy Costs

Argonne scientists are developing artificial intelligence to streamline operations and maintenance at nuclear reactors.

Solid-state Battery Market Update: Solid Power & QuantumScape Make Progress

A solid-state battery market update covering two players: Solid Power and QuantumScape.

Research: A New Model for Demand Flexibility in HVAC Systems

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University created a new model for predicting demand flexibility in building HVAC systems.

Can Aluminum be as Conductive as Copper?

Researchers are looking at ways to rearrange the structure of aluminum to dramatically improve its electrical conductivity.

Nvidia, Qualcomm, Hyperbat to Design EV Batteries in VR

U.K.-based battery manufacturer Hyperbat developed an extended reality experience using VR and 5G to create a virtual workspace for engineers…

Panasonic Unveils World’s First Trial Manufacturing Facility Capable of Running on Renewable Energy

Panasonic creates a trial manufacturing facility with a renewable energy-powered system that has the potential for large-scale commercialization.

GE Unveils New 3 MW Turbines in Flurry of Moves Targeting Wind

GE's introduction of its 3 megawatt (MW) Sierra platform is complemented by a new software management suite and a deal with HSM Offshore Energy.

New M2 Chip From Apple Offers Even More Efficiency

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

SNL Researchers Design Microgrid for Artemis Lunar Base

Researchers and electrical engineers from Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) work with NASA to design a microgrid for the Artemis lunar base.

Consortium Develops World’s Largest Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade

LM Wind Power, a Danish subsidiary of General Electric (GE), developed the blade in collaboration with researchers and a number of industry players.