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Will Future EV Batteries Be Cobalt-Free?

Will Future EV Batteries Be Cobalt-Free?

MIT researchers are testing a promising material known as TAQ as a carbon-based alternative to cobalt for lithium-ion batteries used in electric…


tech insights Feb 02, 2024 by Zac Amos
Can a Tiny Electrostatic Generator Boost Renewable Energy?

Can a Tiny Electrostatic Generator Boost Renewable Energy?

An electrostatic generator the size of a centimeter can be woven into large fabrics to harness renewable energy. These hexagonal distributed…


Supercapacitor, Lithium-Ion Combo Improves Energy Storage

Supercapacitor, Lithium-Ion Combo Improves Energy Storage

Research demonstrates the energy-efficiency benefits of hybrid power systems combining supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries.


tech insights Jan 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Discovering the Tech Inside Mesa’s First Electric Fire Truck

Discovering the Tech Inside Mesa’s First Electric Fire Truck

E-One’s fully battery-powered pumper truck can operate up to four hours on a single battery charge. 


Nano-Structuring Enables Next-Gen Energy Technologies

Nano-Structuring Enables Next-Gen Energy Technologies

MIT researchers engineer nanoparticles with ion irradiation to create efficient catalysts and microelectronics. 


Google, Carnegie Mellon Use AI for Battery Breakthroughs

Google, Carnegie Mellon Use AI for Battery Breakthroughs

Individual projects from Google and Carnegie Mellon highlight the growing role of Deep Learning in battery technology and material science. 


tech insights Jan 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
eMobility Student Team Sets World E-Car Acceleration Record

eMobility Student Team Sets World E-Car Acceleration Record

The AMZ racing team shattered the world record for electrically powered vehicle acceleration with an e-racer that darted from zero to 100 km/h in…


Solid-State Battery Aces Tests for EV Charge Times, Range

Solid-State Battery Aces Tests for EV Charge Times, Range

Lithium-metal solid-state battery technology from QuantumScape exceeded performance expectations for energy retention in testing conducted by…


Could Coal Be the Holy Grail of Nanoelectronics?

Could Coal Be the Holy Grail of Nanoelectronics?

By turning coal into a 2D insulator, researchers devised nanoscale transistors with improved performance characteristics.


tech insights Jan 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Two-Way Energy: Powering Homes With Electric Vehicles

Through bidirectional charging, electric vehicles can power homes and make renewable energy more efficient.


From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

From EVs and Jobs to Space and Fusion: 2023’s Top Market Insights

Power technology has done some amazing things in the past year. These 2023 EEPower articles highlight some of the significant advancements.


Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the 2024 power product and innovation trends that will impact the design of electric vehicle powertrains, battery…


Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

A look back at some of the power products and innovations from 2023 that are impacting the design of EV powertrains, battery systems, and vehicle…


Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

Catalyst Research Could Reduce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Costs

High costs in materials and production are holding back the scalability of hydrogen fuel cells, but researchers have found a way to reduce costs by…


Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

It’s not just cars becoming battery-powered. Let’s take a journey through the world of non-mainstream EVs.


Can Lithium Metal Batteries Replace Industry-Standard Li-Ion?

Can Lithium Metal Batteries Replace Industry-Standard Li-Ion?

Engineers have made continual improvements to electric vehicle battery technology and design to maximize energy density while preserving safety.…


Weighing the Trade-Offs of Overhead and Underground Transmission

Weighing the Trade-Offs of Overhead and Underground Transmission

How do overhead and underground transmission technologies stack up regarding efficiency, reliability, and route constraints? Let’s unpack the key…


Major Developments in Battery Technology, Materials, Research

Major Developments in Battery Technology, Materials, Research

Four recent developments in battery technology could lead to improved performance and range in electric vehicles. This article reviews those…


tech insights Dec 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

A St. Louis company has developed electrified train cars that can operate independently and autonomously.


Automated Solar Cells: Are Robots the Future of Solar Power Innovation?

Automated Solar Cells: Are Robots the Future of Solar Power Innovation?

Solar energy technologies are widely used to capture one of the planet's most abundant natural power sources, but solar cells can still be…