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Carbon-Capture ‘Mars’ Batteries Move Closer to Reality

Carbon-Capture ‘Mars’ Batteries Move Closer to Reality

Scientists boosted lithium-carbon dioxide batteries’ performance and life cycle, showing promise for use on Mars and Earth.


Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Energy demand is facing unprecedented growth, and generation resources are changing. How can energy leaders handle the increase and plan for an…


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.


Solar Efficiency: Perovskite, With a Side of Salt

Solar Efficiency: Perovskite, With a Side of Salt

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory say salt could be the solution to creating better perovskite solar cells.


Battery Research Could Lead to EV Performance, Longevity

Battery Research Could Lead to EV Performance, Longevity

The findings aim to prolong battery lifespan to support the rise of battery-driven products and electric vehicles.


tech insights May 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
CATL Unveils 3 EV Batteries for Longer Range and Fast Charging

CATL Unveils 3 EV Batteries for Longer Range and Fast Charging

Chinese battery giant CATL will begin mass production of its sodium-ion battery later this year. It also introduced a super-fast charging battery…


tech insights May 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Kawasaki Uses Hydrogen to Create Serious ‘Horse’-Power

Kawasaki Uses Hydrogen to Create Serious ‘Horse’-Power

The manufacturer envisions a rideable, hydrogen-powered robotic horse. Is this back to the future?


Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Answer to Modern Energy Needs?

Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Answer to Modern Energy Needs?

Multiple companies are on the brink of commercializing compact nuclear reactors that can be quickly deployed.


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.


EV Battery Recycling Driving Critical Material Recovery

EV Battery Recycling Driving Critical Material Recovery

According to a new report, recovering valuable materials from used electric vehicle batteries and other electronics is vital to the supply chain.


tech insights Apr 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Texas A&M Students Develop Nuclear Security System

Texas A&M Students Develop Nuclear Security System

Students developed a comprehensive security system to protect nuclear microreactors from malicious activities.


tech insights Mar 31, 2025 by Jake Hertz
UCLA Builds Supercapacitors From Plastics

UCLA Builds Supercapacitors From Plastics

The high-capacity supercapacitors could perform better than lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.


EV Workforce Crisis: Tackling the Shortage

EV Workforce Crisis: Tackling the Shortage

As the U.S. faces a shortage of 35,000 electric vehicle technicians by 2028, TOPDON US and UTI are partnering to train students using advanced…


tech insights Mar 04, 2025 by Luke James
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
Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

Using Solar Energy, Researchers Grow Copper Nano Flowers for Clean Fuel

The method produces clean chemicals and fuels made from carbon dioxide, water, and glycerol without any additional carbon emissions.


tech insights Feb 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Can GaN Solve AI Data Center Power Needs in 2025?

Can GaN Solve AI Data Center Power Needs in 2025?

Gallium nitride’s market is expected to expand in AI data centers, electric vehicles, and other high-power needs.


tech insights Feb 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Breakthroughs in Diamond, EV, and Sodium-Ion Batteries

Breakthroughs in Diamond, EV, and Sodium-Ion Batteries

Battery technology advancements could increase battery life and durability.


tech insights Jan 28, 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.


Renewable Grid Capacity: Overcoming Transmission Challenges

Renewable Grid Capacity: Overcoming Transmission Challenges

Renewable energy projects wait months for grid connection, partly due to inadequate transmission lines and other infrastructure. Can UHV and HVDC…


3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

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


tech insights Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz