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Electrifying Flight: Electric Aircraft Technology Takes Off—And Lands

Electrifying Flight: Electric Aircraft Technology Takes Off—And Lands

An electric airplane landing at a New York airport represents the rapid progress in electrifying aircraft and decarbonization through sustainable…


Power Outage? No Problem at Airports With Microgrids

Power Outage? No Problem at Airports With Microgrids

Many airports are protecting against power outages by adding microgrids using solar and other energy sources.


eVTOL Technology Trends To Watch in 2025

eVTOL Technology Trends To Watch in 2025

From regulatory milestones to battery advancements, eVTOL companies set the stage for 2025 commercialization.


eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

eVTOL Battery Technology: Trends and Challenges for Energy Engineers

Engineers are working to develop efficient, long-lasting batteries for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft’s unique power needs.


Are Electric Launches the Future of Navy Aircraft?

Are Electric Launches the Future of Navy Aircraft?

Electromagnetic launching systems are compact, efficient, and adaptable to aircraft size and weight. However, the system design may still need…


Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Advances in EV Battery, Charging Tech Take Off

Research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the battery needs of electric aircraft and expands wireless electric vehicle charging.


Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

NREL is developing an accurate way to model and predict the performance of sustainable jet fuels that will result in a low-carbon aviation future.


NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s commitment to sustainable aviation continues with a prototype battery that boasts 500 watt-hours per kilogram energy density. 


1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

Moving an aircraft through the air takes a lot of power—engineers at MIT are developing an electric motor that might be able to do the job.


Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

Toyota and Joby Ramp Up Electric Aviation

The carmaker and the California-based aerospace startup are moving toward manufacturing an all-electric VTOL commuter aircraft.


CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

An energy density roughly twice that of conventional lithium-ion batteries could also improve EV range and performance.


Flying the Friendly (Electric) Skies

Flying the Friendly (Electric) Skies

United Airlines is teaming with Archer Aviation to create electrically powered commuter flights from downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport. 


Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Innovations Driving Sustainability: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Could hydrogen fuel cells be the sustainable savior industries battling climate change have been looking for?


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.


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…


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.


Seaweed Could be Used for Jet Fuel, Battery Materials

Seaweed Could be Used for Jet Fuel, Battery Materials

Warming oceans are causing massive seaweed blooms to foul beaches—researchers are finding ways to turn it into aviation fuel and graphite for…


EP Systems: The Power Behind Electric Aviation (Podcast Interview)

EP Systems: The Power Behind Electric Aviation (Podcast Interview)

In this episode of the Moore's Lobby podcast, Michael Armstrong, CTO of Electric Power Systems and recognized leader in electrified aircraft…


When Will We See Hydrogen-powered Airliners?

When Will We See Hydrogen-powered Airliners?

In the quest to achieve zero-emission aviation, scientists and airlines are discovering that flying takes a lot of energy and jet fuel is proving…