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Road Trip Ready: 4 Creative Solutions for Rural EV Charging

Road Trip Ready: 4 Creative Solutions for Rural EV Charging

Public electric vehicle chargers are scarce in rural areas. Will creative technology provide solutions?


Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their operations to maintain consumer…


tech insights Jul 09, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Electrifying Cement: MIT Supercapacitor Could Power the Future

Electrifying Cement: MIT Supercapacitor Could Power the Future

Using simple materials, researchers from MIT have created a cement that can store electrical energy.


‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

‘Radioactive Batteries’ Could Last Years

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Hybrid vs. EV: Japanese Automakers Betting on Beyond-Battery Solutions

Japanese automakers Subaru, Toyota, and Mazda will collaborate to develop compact and efficient next-generation engines designed to integrate with…


Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Help or Hindrance? Navigating High-Voltage ICs for EVs

Electric vehicles adopt high battery voltage to speed up charging times, extend range, and increase energy capture. Advanced integrated circuits…


tech insights Jun 20, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Electric Avenue: How Digital Twins Will Charge Up EV Infrastructure

Electric Avenue: How Digital Twins Will Charge Up EV Infrastructure

Digital twins can simulate physical environments and quickly analyze numerous variables. How can they help expand the electric vehicle charging…


Can Paper Waste Make a Better Zinc-Based Battery?

Can Paper Waste Make a Better Zinc-Based Battery?

Standard lithium-ion batteries face numerous challenges, driving the need for more sustainable, affordable, and widely accessible solutions.


tech insights Jun 06, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Novel Energy Storage Capacitors Set to Replace Batteries

Novel Energy Storage Capacitors Set to Replace Batteries

Researchers have identified a material structure to enhance the energy storage capacity of capacitors. 


tech insights May 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
A Better Balance: Water-Based vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries

A Better Balance: Water-Based vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries

Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 


tech insights May 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz
No Mickey Mouse Operation: Disney’s Autopia Goes Electric With Honda

No Mickey Mouse Operation: Disney’s Autopia Goes Electric With Honda

The iconic ride will power its gasoline-powered miniature cars with electrification.


From EVs to Portable Power: Storage System Uses Spent Land Rover Batteries

From EVs to Portable Power: Storage System Uses Spent Land Rover Batteries

Jaguar has partnered with a U.K. company to create portable battery storage systems made from used Land Rover EV batteries.


Research Tackles the Dendrite Dilemma in Lithium Batteries

Research Tackles the Dendrite Dilemma in Lithium Batteries

Faster charging rates have raised concerns about battery safety and longevity, so researchers are focusing on the chemical composition of batteries…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

With the increasing number of electric vehicles worldwide straining the grid, a comprehensive study looks at how EV efficiency could lessen the…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Roundup: EV Tech, Energy Storage, and AI-Driven Building Energy Management

Research Roundup: EV Tech, Energy Storage, and AI-Driven Building Energy Management

Researchers are prioritizing energy efficiency and reliability in the shift toward electrified transportation and infrastructure, concentrating…


tech insights Apr 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Researchers Find More Efficient Lithium Extraction Method for Battery Recycling

Researchers Find More Efficient Lithium Extraction Method for Battery Recycling

An improved battery recycling approach directly extracts active lithium from spent batteries at room temperature.


Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Longer Battery Life: Exploring Quantum Mechanics’ Potential for EVs

Texas A&M University leveraged quantum mechanics to investigate how external pressure impacts the performance of lithium-metal batteries.


tech insights Apr 19, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Research Advances Quest for Solid-State, Fast-Charging Batteries

Recent battery research holds promise for solid-state and higher-quality rechargeable batteries.


tech insights Apr 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Giving Batteries a Shot: Toyota’s Battery Revival Technology

Giving Batteries a Shot: Toyota’s Battery Revival Technology

Capacity-recovery technology from Toyota may be the quickest way to revive lithium-ion batteries without dismantling them.