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Resins feature flame retardancy and impact resistance for EV battery modules
The resins address key requirements for electric vehicle (EV) batteries for improved safety, range and power with enhanced flame retardancy and impact strength.
Consent-based siting program revived for spent nuclear fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information on a consent-based siting process that would be used to identify sites to store the nation’s spent nuclear fuel.
Tape keeps the lead inside perovskite solar cells
The transparent film mitigates the environmental risk posed by the release of lead if a perovskite panel is damaged.
New flow battery tech for large-scale renewable energy storage
Technology developed by Honeywell works with renewable generation sources to meet the demand for sustainable energy storage.
First US cable plant to supply the offshore wind sector
High-voltage subsea cables up to 525 kV DC and 400 kV AC, covering the range of needed products for export cables for offshore wind and subsea interconnectors, will be manufactured.
Single pair Ethernet system makes buildings smarter
The first complete single pair Ethernet system on the market has been launched by Switzerland-based R&M.
CABLE competition to advance conductive material R&D
The CABLE Prize provides funding and technical assistance to advance new ideas that can enable U.S. manufacturers of cables and electrical equipment to leapfrog to next-generation conductive materials.
KSTAR beats its own fusion plasma record
The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy has set a new fusion plasma temperature record by operating its tokamak device at 100 million° C for 30 seconds.
Watch an electric autonomous cargo ship set sail
Without emissions and soon to be without a crew, the world’s first electric and self-propelled container ship has completed its maiden voyage.
Help NASA bring nuclear power to the Moon
Industry partners are sought to design nuclear power system for lunar applications.
Watch the world’s fastest electric aircraft
The Spirit of Innovation achieved a maximum speed of 623 km/h (387.4 mph), making it the world’s fastest all-electric vehicle.
Supercapacitors as energy storage devices
These electrochemical energy storage systems offer scope to resolve power crises and minimize pollution.
New molten salt battery keeps its cool
Cooler operating temperatures permit use of less expensive materials and insulation in a design that eliminates the risk of thermal runaway.
Quantum material pushes electrons to the limit
Until these discoveries, scientists were unable to fully test the extreme quantum limit’s physics because of the level of difficulty. This could bring huge advancements to quantum computing.
Report: A sunny outlook for renewable energy sector employment
About 12 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector, directly and indirectly, in 2020.
EV tech tops the 2022 Fuel Economy Guide
These two electric vehicles (EVs) with 500-mile driving range sit at the top of the guide’s 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles.
Fuses optimized for high-powered electric vehicles
The high-voltage fuses meet requirements for use in the latest high-powered electrified vehicles with ratings up to 1,000 V DC and 600 A.
Interactive data depict global energy transition trends
Updated data cover planned solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal, ocean, biomass and fossil fuel capacity additions in major world regions.
Largest US solar farm now under construction
When fully operational in 2024, the facility will generate 1.65 GW of electricity to supply 175,000 households.
First fully recycled battery cell produced by Northvolt
In preparation for building Europe’s largest battery recycling plant, the Swedish company produced its first lithium-ion battery cell with metals recovered through battery waste recycling.