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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…


Perovskite Solar Cells See Advances in Efficiency, AI Tech

Perovskite Solar Cells See Advances in Efficiency, AI Tech

Two research breakthroughs in perovskite technology, one involving artificial intelligence, could pave the way for more efficient and affordable…


tech insights Dec 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
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
Should Power Plants Worry About Electromagnetic Pulses?

Should Power Plants Worry About Electromagnetic Pulses?

A study at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the susceptibility of power plants to high-altitude electromagnetic pulses.


tech insights Dec 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Will Running Data Centers Hot Lower Costs?

Will Running Data Centers Hot Lower Costs?

Data center managers had mixed reactions when asked by EE Power about a study that recommends running centers at higher temperatures. Read what…


Retraining Oil and Gas Engineers in Renewable Energy

Retraining Oil and Gas Engineers in Renewable Energy

According to a study of Alberta's oil sands workers, engineers working in oil and gas transition to renewable energy with minimal retraining.…


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.


Machine Learning Aids Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Machine Learning Aids Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Argonne National Laboratory researchers are testing machine learning on sodium-cooled fast reactors to aid anomaly detection and improve reactor…


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…


Preventing a Dangerous Domino Effect in Europe’s Power Grid

Preventing a Dangerous Domino Effect in Europe’s Power Grid

European researchers determined causes and warning signs for power outages that could lead to widespread blackouts. They recommended strategies for…


Is Planned Obsolescence a Concern for Electric Vehicles?

Is Planned Obsolescence a Concern for Electric Vehicles?

Traditional gas-powered cars have been an example of planned obsolescence for nearly a century. As electric vehicle technology continues to emerge,…


The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

Urban air mobility vehicles are developing and could transform commutes worldwide by offering new routes and reducing traffic congestion. Battery…


Transforming Carbon Dioxide for Power Generation

Transforming Carbon Dioxide for Power Generation

MIT and Harvard University researchers are investigating a novel method for converting carbon dioxide. Their innovative approach transforms CO2…


Will a Drone Deliver Your Holiday Purchases?

Will a Drone Deliver Your Holiday Purchases?

Several large companies, including Amazon and Walmart, are launching drone delivery services. Here's what you need to know about the logistics…


Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Two separate studies of electrolyte materials have resulted in breakthroughs in the development of solid-state batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Recent research in battery technology and materials could lead to more efficient, longer-lasting electric vehicle and storage batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Studies Reveal Insights in EV Usage, Batteries

Studies Reveal Insights in EV Usage, Batteries

As electric vehicles develop, research into usage and technology can shape the industry's future. This article reviews two recent studies with…


tech insights Nov 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
How States Are Building High-Powered EV Charging Centers

How States Are Building High-Powered EV Charging Centers

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will help increase the number and availability of electric vehicle fast-charging stations…


Can Solid-State Electrolytes Improve Li-Ion Battery Charging Speed and Safety?

Can Solid-State Electrolytes Improve Li-Ion Battery Charging Speed and Safety?

Conventional lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles rely on liquid electrolytes to transport lithium ions during charging and discharging.…


Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Researchers turn to methods used in the semiconductor industry to solve long-standing challenges facing solid-state electrolytes.


tech insights Nov 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz