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Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.

Addressing cathode degradation causes could make next-gen electric vehicle batteries more stable and longer lasting.

Addressing cathode degradation causes could make next-gen electric vehicle batteries more stable and longer lasting.

Energy research has progressed using machine learning to improve photovoltaic performance, waste heat harvesting,…

Energy research has progressed using machine learning to improve photovoltaic performance, waste heat harvesting, self-repairing EV batteries, and…

Researchers have made breakthroughs in carbon-free energy, battery electrodes, and grid modeling.

Researchers have made breakthroughs in carbon-free energy, battery electrodes, and grid modeling.

A deep learning model proved more accurate than other methods in predicting thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

A deep learning model proved more accurate than other methods in predicting thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Energy can be harvested from nuclear waste using scintillator crystal-based “batteries.”

Energy can be harvested from nuclear waste using scintillator crystal-based “batteries.”

Researchers worldwide innovate solutions for grid-edge management, carbon capture tech, nuclear batteries, dry-coated…

Researchers worldwide innovate solutions for grid-edge management, carbon capture tech, nuclear batteries, dry-coated electrodes, and more.

Researchers have used ultrasound to stabilize an oil-water mixture to extract valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers have used ultrasound to stabilize an oil-water mixture to extract valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries.

A fire at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility may change designs for future storage systems.

A fire at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility may change designs for future storage systems.

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.

Battery technology advancements could increase battery life and durability.

Battery technology advancements could increase battery life and durability.

Part 3 of this three-part series examines Elon Musk and Tesla’s possible influence on electric vehicle policies during…

Part 3 of this three-part series examines Elon Musk and Tesla’s possible influence on electric vehicle policies during a second Donald Trump term.

The momentum in data center energy storage innovations will continue into 2025.

The momentum in data center energy storage innovations will continue into 2025.

Alternate materials could provide cheaper, more sustainable, and longer-lasting batteries

Alternate materials could provide cheaper, more sustainable, and longer-lasting batteries

Thermal batteries could replace conventional batteries in storing renewable energy.

Thermal batteries could replace conventional batteries in storing renewable energy.

Southwest Research Institute is testing a novel fire containment enclosure designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles.

Southwest Research Institute is testing a novel fire containment enclosure designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles.

Advances in solid-state batteries could reduce size, weight, range anxiety, and safety concerns in future electrical vehicles.

Advances in solid-state batteries could reduce size, weight, range anxiety, and safety concerns in future electrical vehicles.

Part 2 of this three-part series evaluates how policy changes in Washington, D.C., could affect electric vehicle…

Part 2 of this three-part series evaluates how policy changes in Washington, D.C., could affect electric vehicle technology and supply chains.

This three-part series examines how Donald Trump’s administration could impact the trajectory of EVs in the United…

This three-part series examines how Donald Trump’s administration could impact the trajectory of EVs in the United States. Part 1 discusses views…