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Generating Renewable Hydrogen by ‘Splitting’ Seawater into Fuel

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (PSU) claim to have used membranes that remove salt from water (a process known as ‘desalination’) to help ‘split’ sea water into a renewable hydrogen fuel.

about 12 hours ago by Luke James

The World’s First Mass-Produced Fully-Electric Digger

Earlier this year, a JCB electric digger, called the 19C-1E, won the UK’s annual MacRobert Award, the leading prize in the UK to recognise engineering innovation. The vehicle is the world’s first volume-produced, fully battery-powered digger and offers the potential to drive sustainable engineering in the construction sector.

2 weeks ago by Lianne Frith

Battery Technology Patents Growing Rapidly, New Study Says

A new joint study conducted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted the rapid rise in battery tech patenting activity, following the increase in lithium-ion energy storage reliance.

2 weeks ago by Luke James

An Overview of Near-Field Communication

Near-field communication (NFC) is a connectivity technology that enables wireless communication between two NFC-enabled devices. Communication via NFC occurs at short range, low bandwidth, and at a high frequency between devices. We discuss NFC’s components, its operating modes, and more.

2 weeks ago by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

GM Plans to Transform Its Lordstown Assembly Plant into an EV-Focused Ultium Battery Site

With General Motors’ slogan ‘Our Electric Future is Now’ used to promote its new Ultium battery that has a 600-mile driving range, the company has announced its intentions to become a serious contender on the electric vehicle market.

about 3 weeks ago by Biljana Ognenova

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Electric Vehicle Motors Could Be Given Boost by New Composite Material

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a composite material that they claim increases the electrical capacity of copper wires.

3 weeks ago by Luke James

An Overview of Neuromorphic Computing and Its Latest Advances

Realising brain-like synapses using artificial intelligence has, for several decades, been a dream of scientists all over the world. Although we don’t have human-level AI yet, humans have made significant strides in the design of innovative technologies for neuromorphic computing. This article delves into some of the most promising innovations in this field.

3 weeks ago by Emmanuel Ikimi

Biomimetic ‘Mole-Bot’ Enables Unmanned Exploration of Underground Resources

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has recently announced the development of a mole-inspired robot. The biomimetic drilling robot imitates the biological structure and excavation habits of moles, and the team hopes it will be able to mine previously unreachable underground resources.

3 weeks ago by Lianne Frith

Former RAF Base in South Wales to Hold The UK’s First Location for a Large-Scale EV Battery Plant

A former RAF (Royal Air Force) site in Bro Tatham, South Wales will be the grounds for the United Kingdom’s first supersized EV (electric vehicle) battery production plant. The £1.2 billion investment is a strong injection that could alleviate the current shortcomings of the UK car industry.

4 weeks ago by Biljana Ognenova

Why EV Battery Swapping May Prove a Breakthrough in Transport Electrification

Following the car manufacturer NIO’s deployment of its EV (electric vehicle) battery swapping stations over much of China, we consider the benefits of this promising alternative to traditional EV charging stations.

one month ago by Asma Arooj

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin on Its Way to Local Battery Manufacturing

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (aka Giga Berlin) is currently under construction and heading towards achieving local battery manufacturing using a new battery technology design. Giga Berlin is an example of Tesla’s interest in more efficient batteries, particularly as batteries reflect the company’s most costly manufacturing process for its electric vehicle production plans.

one month ago by Kristijan Nelkovski

UK ‘Viking Link’ Site Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Viking Link is the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction site, intended to demonstrate how hydrogen has the potential to be the fuel of the future.

one month ago by Luke James

Graphene Found to Have Potential for Use in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

A joint university research team has concluded that chemically altered (namely platinum-decorated) graphene that could be used to improve the durability of hydrogen fuel cells.

one month ago by Luke James

UK Project Launched to Help Advance Perovskite Solar Cells

A joint UK university project has been launched to advance organic and perovskite solar cells. The research could see such cells integrated into applications that current solar technologies cannot accommodate.

one month ago by Luke James

UK Government to Provide Additional Funding for Battery Technology

The UK’s science minister, Amanda Solloway, has announced that the UK government will provide £65 million of additional funding into battery development, robotics technology, and more.

one month ago by Luke James

Ultra-Fast Charging Drones: New ‘FlashBattery’ Can Recharge Drones in Five Minutes

An Israeli firm, StoreDot, claims that it has developed a battery called a ‘UFC FlashBattery’ for drones that can recharge in five minutes and cuts down on costs.

one month ago by Luke James

Fraunhofer IAF Researchers Create Extremely Compact and Efficient Voltage Converter

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF (Fraunhofer IAF) have integrated their gallium nitride power integrated circuits using PCB embedding technology—to create an extremely compact and efficient voltage converter.

one month ago by Luke James

All About Circuits’ Industry Tech Days 2020: Guide for Electronics Point Readers

Here’s what’s going on over at our sister site, All About Circuits, this week during its first ever virtual event, Industry Tech Days.

about 2 months ago by Luke James

HiSilicon Showcases 2nd Generation of Its NB-IoT Platform

One year on from their first collaboration, HiSilicon and Nowi Energy B.V. have announced the second generation of their Energy Autonomous NB-IoT (narrowband internet of things) platform.

about 2 months ago by Luke James

A Roadmap for Creating Better Multivalent Batteries

University of Houston (UH) researchers have put together a roadmap that suggests what the next steps may be in developing a viable large-scale energy storage solution.

2 months ago by Luke James

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