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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…


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?


International Electron Devices Meeting 2018 Reflections and Review

International Electron Devices Meeting 2018 Reflections and Review

The annual IEDM conference, held December 1-5, 2018 in San Francisco, CA, USA, is sponsored by the IEEE Electron Devices Society. It is the…


tech insights Feb 08, 2019 by Gary Dolny
Mature Wide Band Gap Semiconductors in Systems A Tech Review of Presentations at PCIM

Mature Wide Band Gap Semiconductors in Systems A Tech Review of Presentations at PCIM

This article discusses some reflections and overviews on the discussions of leading representatives from the industry at PCIM Europe.


tech insights Aug 17, 2018 by Bodo Arlt
Book Review Electric PowertrainEnergy Systems Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehiclesquot

Book Review Electric PowertrainEnergy Systems Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehiclesquot

My over-arching comment, having thoroughly read this amazing book, is that I cannot improve on the authors' own assessment, but I will offer…


VIP Interview with Steve Sanghi CEO Microchip

VIP Interview with Steve Sanghi CEO Microchip

Henning Wriedt: Mr. Sanghi, you are the CEO of Microchip Technology for 25 years - Congratulations! In a nutshell, what happened in the MCU market…