Tesla Gains Technology in Purchasing Maxwell February 06, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Automotive, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensThe electric car maker can leap forward by purchasing one of the world’s foremost ultracapacitor manufacturers.
Batteries From Organic Radical Polymers February 05, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Automotive, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensNew battery research may result in high-performance batteries made entirely from polymeric materials.
Auto Industry Needs to Get Ready for Automotive Ethernet February 05, 2019DesignCon - Santa ClaraElectronics & TestAutomotiveCharles MurrayFuture vehicles may need an alternative to the venerable CAN bus.
Formula E Announces A New SUV Racing Series Called Extreme E February 01, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Automotive, Alternative EnergyKevin ClemensThe successful electric racing series is developing a new motorsports program that will highlight both EVs and environmental awareness.
X-Ray Diffraction Used to Track Lithium Motion January 29, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Materials & Assembly, Automotive, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensA new technique has been developed to determine lithium concentration gradients within graphite anodes of lithium ion batteries.
5 Predictions of Tech Disruptions in the Next Decade January 28, 2019Electronics & TestSensors, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, Materials & Assembly, IoT, Automotive, Automation & Motion Control, Consumer Electronics, Cyber Security, Electronics & Test, MedicalDuane BensonThis year brings us one step closer to a decade that will be full of disruptions. Here are five big predictions for 2020 and beyond.
Plugging-In Gets a Bit Easier January 25, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Automotive and MobilityKevin ClemensTesla’s new Wall Charger allows greater EV charging convenience in a variety of places.
Fast Charging Requires Care January 16, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Automotive, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensMonitoring lithium plating during fast charging is possible using a new Raman spectroscopy technique.
How the New Quantum 'MESO' Architecture Could Replace CMOS January 16, 2019Electronics & TestArtificial Intelligence, Materials & Assembly, IoT, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & TestRP SiegelResearchers at Intel and UC Berkeley are working on a new transistor technology based on magnetoelectric and spin-orbit materials that offers several advantages over CMOS.
15 Examples of the Past, Present, and Future of Battery Technology January 14, 2019Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Aerospace, MaterialsKevin ClemensBatteries are powering our world. It’s time to learn where they came from and where they are going.
