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AI Warns of Imminent EV Thermal Runaway Danger

AI Warns of Imminent EV Thermal Runaway Danger

A deep learning model proved more accurate than other methods in predicting thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.


Using EVs as a Resource To Prevent Grid Overload

Using EVs as a Resource To Prevent Grid Overload

Researchers at Texas A&M are exploring how using flexible charging techniques could ease the strain on the power grid.


EV Workforce Crisis: Tackling the Shortage

EV Workforce Crisis: Tackling the Shortage

As the U.S. faces a shortage of 35,000 electric vehicle technicians by 2028, TOPDON US and UTI are partnering to train students using advanced…


tech insights Mar 04, 2025 by Luke James
Measuring the Grid Impacts of Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

Measuring the Grid Impacts of Dynamic Wireless EV Charging

University of Texas at El Paso researchers have developed a model to test the power demand of road-integrated EV charging.


tech insights Mar 03, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Bonus Battery Material Found in Rice Waste

Bonus Battery Material Found in Rice Waste

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.


Tesla, Musk, Trump and EVs: How Will It Work?

Tesla, Musk, Trump and EVs: How Will It Work?

Part 3 of this three-part series examines Elon Musk and Tesla’s possible influence on electric vehicle policies during a second Donald Trump term.


Full Potential: Is 2025 the Year for GaN?

Full Potential: Is 2025 the Year for GaN?

Tech giants like Intel and Infineon unveiled significant developments in gallium nitride technology in 2024.


tech insights Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz
8k Designs! MIT Data Uses AI, ML to Optimize Electric Vehicles

8k Designs! MIT Data Uses AI, ML to Optimize Electric Vehicles

MIT’s DrivAerNet++ offers thousands of 3D car designs with aerodynamic data to empower manufacturers to innovate and release more sustainable…


tech insights Jan 21, 2025 by Jack Shaw
Will 2025 Be a ‘Solid’ Year for EV Batteries?

Will 2025 Be a ‘Solid’ Year for EV Batteries?

Advances in solid-state batteries could reduce size, weight, range anxiety, and safety concerns in future electrical vehicles.


tech insights Jan 09, 2025 by Jake Hertz
U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

This three-part series examines how Donald Trump’s administration could impact the trajectory of EVs in the United States. Part 1 discusses views…


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.


7 Edible Solutions to Energy Tech Issues

7 Edible Solutions to Energy Tech Issues

From coffee to wine, food products became battery materials, catalysts, and other tech components this year.


Designing SiC Power Modules for EV Motor Drives

Designing SiC Power Modules for EV Motor Drives

How can pinfin designs affect electric vehicle performance?


Vanadium Boosts Battery Power: A New Outlook for Li-Ion in EVs

Vanadium Boosts Battery Power: A New Outlook for Li-Ion in EVs

Adding vanadium to EV battery cathodes could increase efficiency and stability.


Boozey Battery: Can Wine Solve the Graphite Problem?

Boozey Battery: Can Wine Solve the Graphite Problem?

A natural, abundant material could make batteries more efficient and sustainable.


Fast Charging’s Rapid Rise Raises EV Security Risks

Fast Charging’s Rapid Rise Raises EV Security Risks

What measures must be implemented to secure electric vehicle fast chargers from cyberattacks and other threats?


tech insights Oct 01, 2024 by Jack Shaw
EV Charging on the Move: How the Wireless Technology Works

EV Charging on the Move: How the Wireless Technology Works

What if electric vehicle drivers could charge their cars while driving down the highway?


Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Is Tesla’s Supercharger Still Super?

Tesla’s Supercharger network was a strategic move, but is it spreading or stalling? 


From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

From Pistons to Powertrains: EVs Could Reshape Engineers’ Careers

Transitioning to electrification will have profound effects on U.S. auto industry employment.


A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

A Cool Contender: Can Liquid Nitrogen Freeze Out Hydrogen?

Liquid nitrogen has several advantages as a vehicle fuel. Can it match the power of hydrogen?


tech insights Aug 12, 2024 by Jack Shaw