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eVTOLs Showing a Bright Future

eVTOLs Showing a Bright Future

A new study has shown optimism for an industry that is about to take off.


X-rays, Cobalt-free Cathode Production Enhance Battery Performance

X-rays, Cobalt-free Cathode Production Enhance Battery Performance

Researchers have developed new methods to enhance lithium-ion and lithium-metal technologies to improve electric vehicle battery performance.


2022 Renewable Energy Growth Surpasses Forecasts

2022 Renewable Energy Growth Surpasses Forecasts

The global renewable energy market is seeing higher-than-forecasted levels of growth from expedited net-zero targets tied to Europe’s energy…


Data Shows E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Displacing Cars

Data Shows E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Displacing Cars

A study from the Georgia Institute of Technology used a citywide nighttime ban on e-scooters to study the differences in traffic patterns when…


12 High-end Electric Vehicles Turning Heads for 2023

12 High-end Electric Vehicles Turning Heads for 2023

The complaint is that electric vehicles cost too much, but carmakers keep bringing on more expensive models. Here are 12 of the most…


Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

Solar Energy Costs Flare Up Dramatically in 2022

The price of commercial and residential solar power has increased for the first time in more than a decade.


Excess Lithium Salts Could Result in Fireproof Batteries

Excess Lithium Salts Could Result in Fireproof Batteries

Adding an excess amount of lithium salts to a semi-solid electrolyte results in a lithium-ion battery that is less likely to burst into flames.


Defending the Smart Grid Against Inverter Attacks

Defending the Smart Grid Against Inverter Attacks

Researchers highlight smart inverters' vulnerabilities to several cyberattacks and possible defenses against them.


Manufacturing Better Electronics With PCB Laminates

Manufacturing Better Electronics With PCB Laminates

The electronics industry is rapidly evolving with innovations that are coming in smaller, more efficient packages.


EE Power’s Top 10 News Stories in 2022: From EVs to Honeybees

EE Power’s Top 10 News Stories in 2022: From EVs to Honeybees

Cutting electric vehicle charging time to minutes and watching the flight behavior of honeybees to aid wind turbine positioning. Those are a few of…


Vietnamese Automaker VinFast Brings its First EVs to the U.S.

Vietnamese Automaker VinFast Brings its First EVs to the U.S.

The first of VinFast’s electric vehicles will be shipped from Japan, but eventually, the startup company will manufacture its EV SUVs in North…


Top 10 Technical Articles Span Full Circuit of Innovation

Top 10 Technical Articles Span Full Circuit of Innovation

From passing the electromagnetic compatibility test to sizing batteries properly, EE Power’s top 10 most-viewed technical articles for 2022 cover…


United Airlines Invests in Battery Developer to Cut Ground Emissions

United Airlines Invests in Battery Developer to Cut Ground Emissions

United Airlines has invested in a company developing sodium-ion batteries, an alternative to lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries. The move supports…


EE Power’s Top 10 Market Insights Put 2022 Clearly Into Focus

EE Power’s Top 10 Market Insights Put 2022 Clearly Into Focus

Rooftop wind generators, SF6-free alternatives, and EV charging options comprise just part of EE Power’s most compelling Market Insights. Here is…


Using Fiber Optics to Monitor Batteries, Improve Performance

Using Fiber Optics to Monitor Batteries, Improve Performance

A collaborative team of researchers from universities across France has developed a fiber-optics-based technique for observing and monitoring…


Insights Into Inequalities in Tech

Insights Into Inequalities in Tech

A sociologist’s book looks deeper into inequality and opportunity in Silicon Valley.


Engineering a Brighter Holiday: 11 High-Tech Tools and Displays

Engineering a Brighter Holiday: 11 High-Tech Tools and Displays

Lasers, LEDs, animation, fiber optics, and even our own Christmas-tree-light calculator are among the technologies that can help make your Yuletide…


High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

High-flying Drone Industry: Where It’s Hovering, Where It’s Going

Drones and drone technology have zoomed beyond military and government applications to make deep forays into the private sector. Here are the most…


tech insights Dec 21, 2022 by Jay Miller
5 Hot Sustainable-tech Trends of 2022

5 Hot Sustainable-tech Trends of 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s top sustainable technology innovations. Here are five of the top trends.


Wind Energy Goals Can’t Be Met Without Addressing Workforce Gap

Wind Energy Goals Can’t Be Met Without Addressing Workforce Gap

The wind industry has trouble finding qualified workers, and qualified workers can’t find employment opportunities.