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Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Do Electric Trucks and Airplanes Reduce Emissions?

Research studies explore the benefits of electric trucks and airplanes on greenhouse gas emissions.


tech insights Feb 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
eMobility Student Team Sets World E-Car Acceleration Record

eMobility Student Team Sets World E-Car Acceleration Record

The AMZ racing team shattered the world record for electrically powered vehicle acceleration with an e-racer that darted from zero to 100 km/h in…


Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

Power Innovation for Electric Vehicles: What to Expect in 2024

A look forward to some of the 2024 power product and innovation trends that will impact the design of electric vehicle powertrains, battery…


Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

Innovation Surrounds Growing EV Market in 2023

A look back at some of the power products and innovations from 2023 that are impacting the design of EV powertrains, battery systems, and vehicle…


Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

Transportation Electrification: Beyond Electric Cars

It’s not just cars becoming battery-powered. Let’s take a journey through the world of non-mainstream EVs.


Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

A St. Louis company has developed electrified train cars that can operate independently and autonomously.


The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

The Impact of Battery Performance on Urban Air Mobility

Urban air mobility vehicles are developing and could transform commutes worldwide by offering new routes and reducing traffic congestion. Battery…


Assessing the Role of Catenary Trucks in the Electric Vehicle Landscape

Assessing the Role of Catenary Trucks in the Electric Vehicle Landscape

Catenary trucks have the potential to significantly curb carbon emissions, but the implementation of these electric transport systems faces major…


tech insights Nov 15, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Bad News for EVs? A Look at Recent Trouble

Bad News for EVs? A Look at Recent Trouble

A wave of bad news has swept the EV industry recently, including financial woes and customer dissatisfaction.


tech insights Nov 07, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

The Reality of Solar-Powered Cars

Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels seem like a good idea—until you confront reality. This article examines the possibilities and…


Unlocking the Secrets of EV Range

Unlocking the Secrets of EV Range

Ford has released an online tool to determine the range an electric vehicle can travel based on a series of factors. 


Carhackers: The High-Tech World of Modern Car Theft

Carhackers: The High-Tech World of Modern Car Theft

Can vehicle security systems keep up with car thieves’ sophisticated hacking ploys? This article takes a look at common car hacks and what…


tech insights Oct 04, 2023 by Zac Amos
Autonomous Vehicles: Where Are We Today?

Autonomous Vehicles: Where Are We Today?

Although a number of useful driving aids have made their way onto the market, true self-driving cars are still in the future.


The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

The Hope and Hype for Hydrogen Part II

Is all the zero-carbon hype over hydrogen justified, or is it simply a distraction?


Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Next-Gen Solar Power for Underwater Vehicles

Solar cells can be a useful power source for autonomous underwater vehicles combined with rechargeable batteries. However, limitations in…


Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

Tesla’s Long-Awaited Cybertruck: What to Expect

The electric-powered angular pickup truck appears to be from the future, with its scratch- and dent-resistant metal body giving it a sleek yet…


tech insights Aug 30, 2023 by Zac Amos
Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Teardown: Unpacking the Lucid Motors Battery Pack 

Pulling apart a Lucid battery pack provides insights into traction battery design.


Tesla Level 2 Charger Teardown

Tesla Level 2 Charger Teardown

A teardown by Munro & Associates provides a peek inside the Tesla Level 2 Wall Connector Charger and hints at potential danger. 


Researchers Discover a Path Toward More Efficient Batteries

Researchers Discover a Path Toward More Efficient Batteries

​​​​​​​The University of Pennsylvania research team developed a high-quality single-crystal layer of niobium-titanium oxide, but the…


tech insights Aug 21, 2023 by Jake Hertz
EV Charging Future: Xendee Report Highlights Challenges, Solutions

EV Charging Future: Xendee Report Highlights Challenges, Solutions

A recent report delves into the challenges facing commercial EV charging. Xendee CTO and Co-Founder Michael Stadler offers EE Power readers a…


tech insights Aug 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz