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Regenerative Power Supplies Create Lots of Energy at Electronica

Regenerative Power Supplies Create Lots of Energy at Electronica

With energy costs increasing, bi-directional power supplies are providing a cost-effective solution for testing and hardware simulation for the…


EE Power Gift Guide: Hot Electronics From Sensible to Absurd

EE Power Gift Guide: Hot Electronics From Sensible to Absurd

With the biggest Christmas shopping day, Black Friday, now upon us and many more right around the corner, here are some electronics-related gift…


Photoelectrochemical Water-splitting to Yield Green Hydrogen Fuel

Photoelectrochemical Water-splitting to Yield Green Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers in Israel and the United States have focused on hydrogen solar fuel production to solve the problems associated with the conventional…


Promoting Electric Vehicle Adoption by Improving Accessibility

Promoting Electric Vehicle Adoption by Improving Accessibility

How might computational modeling and renting residential chargers help to advance electric vehicle adoption on a large scale?


Merging X-Rays, Machine Learning to Observe Battery Processes

Merging X-Rays, Machine Learning to Observe Battery Processes

Argonne National Laboratory researchers have developed a technique combining X-ray technology and advanced computing to understand material…


NREL Crafts New Tools to Enhance Power Grid Cyber-Security

NREL Crafts New Tools to Enhance Power Grid Cyber-Security

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is developing tools to help keep the growing electric power grid safe from physical and…


Enel, Brenmiller Open Rock-based Energy Storage Facility in Italy

Enel, Brenmiller Open Rock-based Energy Storage Facility in Italy

The Enel Group has partnered with Brenmiller Energy to launch a thermal energy storage facility in Italy’s Tuscany region that stores energy in…


Startup Receives Funding for EV Fast-charging Storage Solution

Startup Receives Funding for EV Fast-charging Storage Solution

Electric Era, a Seattle, Washington-based startup, has received $4 million in funding for its PowerNode smart electric vehicle fast-charge energy…


Researchers Boost Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for EVs

Researchers Boost Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for EVs

Researchers from Stanford University found that charging lithium-ion batteries at different rates prolongs the lifetime of battery packs for…


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
Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Transmission line performance depends on a variety of environmental factors.


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…


How a Florida Solar Community Remained Resilient Against Hurricane Ian

How a Florida Solar Community Remained Resilient Against Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian left many Floridians without power and, at worst, without their homes. A 100% solar community northeast of Fort Myers demonstrated…


Electrical Engineer Uses Imaging and AI Algorithms to Aid Elephant Conservation Efforts

Electrical Engineer Uses Imaging and AI Algorithms to Aid Elephant Conservation Efforts

To improve elephant conservation efforts, faculty from Tufts University has found success using drones, artificial intelligence, and thermal…


Engineering and Design Tools can Decrease Urban Heat Island Effects

Engineering and Design Tools can Decrease Urban Heat Island Effects

Higher temperatures and growth of cities have led to a worsening of urban heat island effects globally. Continued temperature rise will have…


Understanding the Role of Microgrids in the Energy Transition

Understanding the Role of Microgrids in the Energy Transition

What is a microgrid, and why does the world need them as we move away from using fossil-fuel based to renewable energy resources?


Where Is the Best Place to Manufacture Electronics Products and Prototypes?

Where Is the Best Place to Manufacture Electronics Products and Prototypes?

The decision of where to manufacture electronics prototypes and products is no easy task. Find out what your options are here.