NASA Readies a Nuclear Reactor for Deep Space May 14, 2018Atlantic Design & Manufacturing - New YorkElectronics & TestAlternative Energy, Aerospace, Government/DefenseKevin ClemensKilopower will be used to provide electricity for a gateway to the moon and on missions to Mars.
EVs Are Made of This May 10, 2018Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo – Novi, MIAutomotive, Electronics & TestKevin ClemensHere are 8 crucial parts that make up an electric vehicle (EV).
NREL Toolbox Makes Wind Data Easily Available May 09, 2018Critical Power Expo – Novi, MISustainability, Alternative Energy, Government/DefenseKevin ClemensA massive energy dataset is now available, along with some clever online tools that access it.
A Return to Sodium Sulfur May 09, 2018The Battery Show – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Electronics & Test, MaterialsKevin ClemensAn MIT breakthrough will lead to cheaper and more robust power grid battery storage.
Electrify America’s Big Plans May 07, 2018Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Electronics & Test, Automotive and MobilityKevin ClemensVolkswagen’s penance for its diesel misdeeds includes building an all-new EV charging system across America.
Nanowires in Lithium Metal Batteries May 05, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Materials & Assembly, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensResearchers at a Chinese University have found that adding nanowires to a solid-state polymer electrolyte improves its performance.
The Challenges of Zinc Air Batteries May 03, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, Automotive and Mobility, MaterialsKevin ClemensDespite some attractive refueling arguments, rechargeable zinc air batteries are not yet ready for prime time.
Power Out Of Thin Air May 01, 2018Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Automotive, Electronics & Test, Automotive and MobilityKevin ClemensWireless charging of electric buses proves its worth
Perovskites Show Solar Cell Promise April 27, 2018Electronics & TestAlternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensNewest solar material promises high efficiency and low cost and may eventually replace silicon in photovoltaic cells.
Might Magnesium Replace Lithium? April 26, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensNational Renewable Energy Laboratory finds a way to make magnesium batteries viable.
