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Programmable Gate Drivers Enable a More Efficient Future 

Programmable Gate Drivers Enable a More Efficient Future 

Controlling high-voltage systems efficiently can prove challenging, but a programmable gate driver for insulated-gate bipolar transistors from the…


Earth Day: A Primer and Call to Action

Earth Day: A Primer and Call to Action

Fifty-four years after the first Earth Day, great progress has been made, but great challenges remain.


Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

Fourth Lunar Rover on the (Moon’s) Horizon

In 2026, SpaceX will fly Venturi’s FLEX lunar rover to the Moon.


Breaking Down Advances in Wind Technology

Breaking Down Advances in Wind Technology

Renewable energy continues to grow as wind power gets bigger and moves offshore. 


Laser Anode Patterning Leads to More Sustainable, Higher Performance Batteries

Laser Anode Patterning Leads to More Sustainable, Higher Performance Batteries

A breakthrough from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in the way batteries are manufactured holds promise for lithium-ion batteries. 


tech insights Apr 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Carbon Capture: Decarbonization Maturation

Carbon Capture: Decarbonization Maturation

Carbon capture and creative waste management could be keys to putting less carbon into the atmosphere.


Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s Success Could Be Big for the EV Market

Ford’s electrification struggles–$3 billion loss, massive price hikes, and new manufacturing plants–and what they mean to the industry.


Examining the Benefits of Electric Road Systems

Examining the Benefits of Electric Road Systems

Electric road systems could pave the way for smaller EV batteries and alleviate range anxiety.


Construction Begins on Renewable Thermal Energy Storage System With Sand Batteries

Construction Begins on Renewable Thermal Energy Storage System With Sand Batteries

Construction recently launched for a unique thermal energy storage installation in Italy featuring sand-based batteries. 


Why the Rise in Australian Residential Energy Storage?

Why the Rise in Australian Residential Energy Storage?

A new report charts Australia’s rapid rise in residential battery storage adoption. 


Global Clean Energy Transition Needs Trillions More in Grid Investments

Global Clean Energy Transition Needs Trillions More in Grid Investments

A whopping $21.4 trillion in grid-targeted investments is needed by 2050 for the global transition to carbon-free energy, according to research…


Is Extreme EV Fast Charging on the Horizon?

Is Extreme EV Fast Charging on the Horizon?

Extreme EV charging might be possible thanks to recent lithium-ion battery research. 


Hydrogen Might Be the Best Hope for the Steel Industry

Hydrogen Might Be the Best Hope for the Steel Industry

To meet climate goals, carbon emissions from steel must drop 50 percent by 2050.


Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Revolutionizing Energy Demand Estimation With Machine Learning

Researchers from University College Cork and Columbia University have published a study using TrebuNet, a machine learning technique, to better…


Wood Composite Thermal Battery Provides Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solution

Wood Composite Thermal Battery Provides Sustainable Heating and Cooling Solution

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have created a wood composite thermal battery that combines renewable sources,…


US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

US Solar Panel Manufacturing Could Cut Emissions

Research from Cornell suggests moving solar panel manufacturing back to the U.S. could help further cut carbon emissions. Reshoring and expanding…


How the Energy IoT Aids the Energy Transition

How the Energy IoT Aids the Energy Transition

The energy internet of things could help resolve the issues of climate change and energy transition.   


SUPER Technology Aims to Enhance Grid Reliability

SUPER Technology Aims to Enhance Grid Reliability

A new approach to grid technology hopes to prepare the grid for a modern load.


tech insights Apr 12, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Nissan Finally Returns to Electric Vehicles

Nissan Finally Returns to Electric Vehicles

The Japanese company has announced 19 all-electric models to be built by 2030.


Can Tesla Build 20 Million Cars Per Year By 2030?

Can Tesla Build 20 Million Cars Per Year By 2030?

The company is expanding its Gigafactory fleet with a new facility in Mexico, but building a third of the world’s new cars in just seven years is…