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Infineon, Mitsubishi, and Navitas have released new power modules for high-voltage applications.

Infineon, Mitsubishi, and Navitas have released new power modules for high-voltage applications.

SunTrain is developing freight trains equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery storage to transport renewable energy…

SunTrain is developing freight trains equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery storage to transport renewable energy across existing rail…

A Swiss company will install solar panels in the space between train tracks.

A Swiss company will install solar panels in the space between train tracks.

A hybrid propulsion system combining hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will power Siemens’ latest…

A hybrid propulsion system combining hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries will power Siemens’ latest emission-free trains.

Siemens has introduced Vectron Dual Mode Light to enhance rail efficiency, sustainability, speed, and digitalization.

Siemens has introduced Vectron Dual Mode Light to enhance rail efficiency, sustainability, speed, and digitalization.

An open-source modeling tool, ALTRIOS, helps rail companies assess decarbonization options and optimize the rollout of…

An open-source modeling tool, ALTRIOS, helps rail companies assess decarbonization options and optimize the rollout of energy-efficient…

This article explores the latest research surrounding electricity generation to develop a safer smart rail infrastructure.

This article explores the latest research surrounding electricity generation to develop a safer smart rail infrastructure.

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

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

More than just networking chips and software, Broadcom also offers optocoupler solutions for industrial and energy applications.

More than just networking chips and software, Broadcom also offers optocoupler solutions for industrial and energy applications.

Sandia National Laboratories uses heated supercritical carbon dioxide in a closed-loop Brayton cycle to direct power to a…

Sandia National Laboratories uses heated supercritical carbon dioxide in a closed-loop Brayton cycle to direct power to a local electric grid for…

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

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

The growing number of wildfires in the U.S. and globally has prompted DOE researchers to deploy sophisticated sensors,…

The growing number of wildfires in the U.S. and globally has prompted DOE researchers to deploy sophisticated sensors, drones, and machine learning…

II-VI is now supplying the power electronics giant with 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrates for use in electric…

II-VI is now supplying the power electronics giant with 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrates for use in electric vehicle (EV) components.

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

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

Nuuve and MMA are working together to bring vehicle-to-grid technology to the maritime industry.

Nuuve and MMA are working together to bring vehicle-to-grid technology to the maritime industry.

Siemens and MAHLE are partnering to develop wireless inductive charging systems, an emerging alternative to standard…

Siemens and MAHLE are partnering to develop wireless inductive charging systems, an emerging alternative to standard plug-in chargers.

With electric carmakers like Tesla desperate to find enough nickel for their batteries, Indonesia is stepping up, despite…

With electric carmakers like Tesla desperate to find enough nickel for their batteries, Indonesia is stepping up, despite fears of potential…

With its purchase of the high-power silicon carbide specialist, Navitas significantly expands its reach into the EV and…

With its purchase of the high-power silicon carbide specialist, Navitas significantly expands its reach into the EV and solar markets.

Until recently, most electric vehicles have relied on permanent magnets containing rare earth elements. New technologies…

Until recently, most electric vehicles have relied on permanent magnets containing rare earth elements. New technologies based on old ideas are now…