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Innovative Catalyst Allows Battery Charging to 85% in 6 Minutes

Innovative Catalyst Allows Battery Charging to 85% in 6 Minutes

Australian researchers have developed a lithium-ion pouch battery that uses an anion-reduction catalyst to allow silicon anodes to charge to 85% in…


BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD Launches Faster-Charging 2nd Gen Blade Battery

BYD has introduced the second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, featuring faster charging and improved cold-weather performance.


tech insights Mar 19, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Smart Grids Spot Cyberattacks Without Exposing User Data

Smart Grids Spot Cyberattacks Without Exposing User Data

Researchers have developed a federated learning framework to help smart grids detect DDoS attacks without exposing users' energy profiles,…


tech insights Nov 04, 2025 by Luke James
New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

As high-voltage transmission line demand explodes in the U.S, a new consortium gearing up to tackle the key legal and regulatory changes needed to…


Power Sector Urgently Needs More Engineers With Diverse Skills

Power Sector Urgently Needs More Engineers With Diverse Skills

A study by Kearney and IEEE Power & Energy reviews how the power industry could recruit and train enough engineers to meet rapidly evolving…


Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Electric vehicle charging presents multiple cybersecurity risks that smart grids alone struggle to handle.


Can This Battery Tech Help EVs Travel 3,000 Miles per Charge?

Can This Battery Tech Help EVs Travel 3,000 Miles per Charge?

South Korean researchers have developed a battery tech that dramatically improves energy density and could enable electric vehicles to travel up to…


tech insights Jun 23, 2025 by Luke James
Self-Charging Drones Offer Utilities Continuous Line Maintenance

Self-Charging Drones Offer Utilities Continuous Line Maintenance

Nomadic Drones’ self-charging aerial tech lets drones live on the grid, offering nonstop inspection for power lines and helping utilities…


SAE J3400/2 Sets the Stage for Quicker, Smarter NACS Charging

SAE J3400/2 Sets the Stage for Quicker, Smarter NACS Charging

Upgrades to the charging standard support 1,000 V operation, enable bidirectional charging, and align with high-voltage vehicle architecture.


tech insights Jun 16, 2025 by Luke James
Hydrogen Fuel and MW Charging Tech Boost Fleet Electrification

Hydrogen Fuel and MW Charging Tech Boost Fleet Electrification

Honda, Prologis Mobility, and Sensata have introduced technologies to advance clean trucking and electric fleet technology.


AI-Enhanced Platform Coordinates Solar, EVs, Batteries

AI-Enhanced Platform Coordinates Solar, EVs, Batteries

German startup RAZO Energy is using AI and real-time data to optimize EV charging, solar, and storage.


Energy Users Open to Solar, EVs, and TOU Management

Energy Users Open to Solar, EVs, and TOU Management

A survey of energy customers could give utilities insights into grid management needs and long-term planning.


Cold-Weather EV Battery Design Charges 500% Faster

Cold-Weather EV Battery Design Charges 500% Faster

U-M engineers developed an electric battery upgrade that charges significantly faster in cold weather and could extend driving range.


Harnessing EVs: The Potential of V2G for Grid Stability, Renewables

Harnessing EVs: The Potential of V2G for Grid Stability, Renewables

Vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charging offers grid stability, but obstacles stand in the way of widespread adoption.


Vehicle-to-Load Tech Offers Flexibility, Backup, Grid Resilience

Vehicle-to-Load Tech Offers Flexibility, Backup, Grid Resilience

Vehicle-to-load technology—bidirectional electric vehicle charging—can help grid resilience and provide emergency and off-grid power, but…


tech insights Apr 09, 2025 by Jack Shaw
25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

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


Is AI the Answer to Managing EV Charging Loads?

Is AI the Answer to Managing EV Charging Loads?

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can make smart meter systems smarter, according to a new study.


Using EVs as a Resource To Prevent Grid Overload

Using EVs as a Resource To Prevent Grid Overload

Researchers at Texas A&M are exploring how using flexible charging techniques could ease the strain on the power grid.


Measuring the Grid Impacts of Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

Measuring the Grid Impacts of Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

University of Texas at El Paso researchers have developed a model to test the power demand of road-integrated EV charging.


tech insights Mar 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Tesla, Musk, Trump and EVs: How Will It Work?

Tesla, Musk, Trump and EVs: How Will It Work?

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.