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Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

New research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) combines geothermal plants with mineral extraction to ensure lower energy production…


Myth vs. Reality: Dousing Fears About Electric Vehicle Fires

Myth vs. Reality: Dousing Fears About Electric Vehicle Fires

To allay any unfounded concerns of electric vehicle operators, here is an examination of how commonplace EV fires are versus gas-fueled vehicle…


tech insights Nov 18, 2022 by Jay Miller
TeraWatt I-10 Electric Corridor Will Move Freight-Truck Charging Forward

TeraWatt I-10 Electric Corridor Will Move Freight-Truck Charging Forward

TeraWatt’s planned network of charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles along a portion of Interstate 10 can shift the…


tech insights Nov 11, 2022 by Jay Miller
Reality Check: Could EV Battery Backup Throw Ailing Power Grid a Lifeline?

Reality Check: Could EV Battery Backup Throw Ailing Power Grid a Lifeline?

Through bidirectional (vehicle-to-grid) charging, electric vehicles could serve as an emergency response force when power outages or grid shutdowns…


tech insights Nov 08, 2022 by Jay Miller
Building Electric Vehicles in the US Won’t Be Easy

Building Electric Vehicles in the US Won’t Be Easy

The federal government is realizing that building EVs in the U.S. will be a challenge they better get started on.


EV Batteries vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Promising Alternative Fuels for Different Segments

EV Batteries vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Promising Alternative Fuels for Different Segments

These two alternative fuels seem to compete, but both have their own place in the broader transportation market. Here are the key differences and…


General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

General Motors Energy is Building an Electrified Future

By combining EVs, battery storage, and cloud-based data management, GM is moving beyond its traditional role as a carmaker.


Scale, Cost of EV Charging Goals Mean Big Investments

Scale, Cost of EV Charging Goals Mean Big Investments

With the U.S. government kicking in $900 billion for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, private companies are stepping up to build charging…


Balancing Demand: EV Charging and The Grid

Balancing Demand: EV Charging and The Grid

A new Stanford University EV charging study says charging at night is doing it all wrong. 


Carmakers, Battery Suppliers Gear up for EV Sales Boom

Carmakers, Battery Suppliers Gear up for EV Sales Boom

Record growth in EV sales in 2022 has led many carmakers and battery developers to accelerate their production capacity expansions.


Electric Drive Modules–Driving EVs Farther and Faster

Electric Drive Modules–Driving EVs Farther and Faster

Carmakers are targetting zero emissions and looking at weight reduction and introducing fuel-efficient engines to reach that goal.


Capturing Carbon With Direct Air Capture

Capturing Carbon With Direct Air Capture

Pulling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is a possible path to a net-zero world.


With Lithium Prices up 900% in Two Years, can North America Compete?

With Lithium Prices up 900% in Two Years, can North America Compete?

Powerful factors are aligning to push lithium mining, processing, and refining away from China’s grasp.


Making Sense of Electric Vehicle Charging Options

Making Sense of Electric Vehicle Charging Options

When it comes to charging your electric vehicle there are several options to consider based on speed, convenience and cost.


WBG Semiconductors to Take Spotlight at Power Electronics Conference

WBG Semiconductors to Take Spotlight at Power Electronics Conference

Power electronics is rapidly moving to wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors as the gateways to more efficient designs for a host of high growth…


Longer Battery Life for Tomorrows Design Challenges

Longer Battery Life for Tomorrows Design Challenges

TI Ensures Ultra-low IQ Power Management “ As we increasingly rely on smaller, smarter and more connected devices, the demand for power grows…


Disrupting Conventional Electrical Power within Automotive

Disrupting Conventional Electrical Power within Automotive

During a press conference in Munich, Patrick Wadden, Global VP of Automotive Business Development, and Robert Gendron, P.E., Corporate VP, Product…


Wide Band Gap Devices are Mature PCIM Europe Overview

Wide Band Gap Devices are Mature PCIM Europe Overview

The demand for better efficiency in systems can only be achieved with better semiconductors that have less loss in conduction and switching in respect


tech insights Jul 05, 2019 by Bodo Arlt
eMove360 Europe 2018 Presented Attendees with Plans for the Future of Mobility

eMove360 Europe 2018 Presented Attendees with Plans for the Future of Mobility

The International Trade Fair for Mobility 4.0 “eMove360° Europe 2018”, which ended on 18 October in Munich, is continuing its growth. Around…


Book Review Electric PowertrainEnergy Systems Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehiclesquot

Book Review Electric PowertrainEnergy Systems Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehiclesquot

My over-arching comment, having thoroughly read this amazing book, is that I cannot improve on the authors' own assessment, but I will offer…