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Glasgow Engineers Create Solar-Powered Electronic Skin

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of solar-powered e-skin that uses light to mimic the human sense of touch. The scientists claim that the ‘skin’ could hold the potential to truly revolutionise the field of affordable prosthetics by using its light-capturing cells to mimic touch.

5 months ago by Luke James

BMW Electric Vehicle Batteries Given Second Life

BMW has unveiled its new plans, which are in partnership with UK clean energy provider Off Grid Energy and will see BMW’s used electric vehicle batteries put to work in new applications—rather than disposed of as electronic waste.

6 months ago by Luke James

Bentley Promises Carbon Neutrality by 2030

Bentley, the definitive British luxury car company, has announced that it is set to undergo a transformation over the next decade, which will see its entire fleet consist of all-electric cars by 2030.

6 months ago by Luke James

3D Photodetectors Inspired by Spider Webs

Spider webs have inspired a recent innovation from Purdue University, particularly in the field of photodetectors. This is as the formations that are weaved by spiders are not just complex and fascinating—they’re capable of forming very strong nets with high mechanical resistance.

6 months ago by Luke James

Electronic Skin Could Be Recyclable Alternative to Wearables

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder claim to have developed a wearable ‘electronic skin’ that’s more resilient and flexible than previous designs, potentially offering an alternative to wearable devices.

6 months ago by Luke James

In Case You Missed It: Embedded World to Go Virtual Again in 2021

Embedded World, the industry’s major embedded systems trade fair, has cancelled its physical presence for 2021 in favour of moving to a digital-only format, following the continued uncertainty that has arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 months ago by Luke James

Finland to Have One of the World’s ‘Fastest and Greenest’ Supercomputers by 2021

A €144.5 million contract has recently been awarded to HPE—Hewlett-Packard Enterprise—by the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking to build one of the world’s fastest supercomputers in Finland.

6 months ago by Luke James

Multi-Layered Carbon Material Could Enhance Heat Management in Electronics

Scientists at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia have recently developed a new multifunctional carbon material that can dissipate heat in electronic devices.

6 months ago by Luke James

‘Ultra Fast Electrode’ Promises Huge Increase in EV Battery Performance

Researchers from the South Korean Pohang University of Science and Technology have recently announced their development of a faster charging and longer-lasting lithium-ion battery material that can charge an EV (electric vehicle) up to 90% in just six minutes.

6 months ago by Luke James

Renewables Could Cover One-Third of Europe’s Energy Demand by 2030

The International Renewable Energy Agency’s November 2020 report, which explores Central and South-Eastern Europe’s growth of renewables, says that such European economies could cover one-third of rising energy demands within ten years.

about 7 months ago by Luke James

New Electric Vehicle Market Report Suggests 19% Drop in Sales for 2020

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, recent forecasts from market researcher IDTechEx say that the total sales for 2020 in the electric vehicles (EVs) market across all segments—land, sea, and air—will come to a total of 24 million. This reflects a 19% decline in year-on-year EV sales, owing to the higher sales seen in pre-pandemic 2019.

about 7 months ago by Luke James

New Study Says Sodium-ion Batteries Are the Most Promising Alternative to Lithium-ion

Various university researchers have come together to combine their knowledge and expertise to assess the current state of sodium-ion technology, presenting a comparison of the key performance indicators for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries.

7 months ago by Luke James

The UK Government Plans to Have Offshore Wind Power in All UK Homes by 2030

The UK government has predicted that offshore wind will produce enough power for every home in the UK by 2030. The prediction is in keeping with the government’s ambitions to ‘build back better’ as it attempts to recover from a COVID-damaged economy.

7 months ago by Luke James

Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Sensor to be Developed by Infineon and Medtech Startup Blumio

Infineon Technologies AG has partnered with Blumio, the developer of a cuffless blood pressure monitoring system. The joint team plans to co-develop a wearable, non-invasive blood pressure sensor that will use Infeneon’s Xensiv radar chipset to ensure a seamless experience for patients.

7 months ago by Luke James

The UK Has Recently Launched Its First All-Electric Ambulance

The UK’s first all-electric, zero-emissions ambulance—launched by VCS (Vehicle Conversion Specialists)—was unveiled in early October following the country’s announced plans to begin imminent trials with the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

7 months ago by Luke James

World’s First Commercial-Grade Hydrogen Plane Embarks on Its Maiden Flight

At the end of September 2020, in what was called a landmark moment, aviation firm ZeroAvia completed the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft. The flight took place at ZeroAvia’s R&D facility in Cranfield, UK.

7 months ago by Luke James

Generating Renewable Hydrogen by ‘Splitting’ Seawater into Fuel

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) 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.

7 months ago by Luke James

£9.3M Investment Made by UK Government for the Uptake of Electric Vans

The UK government recently announced its investment of £9.3 million into a scheme to replace diesel van fleets with EV (electric vehicle) fleets. The initiative will involve a two-month ‘try [electric vans] before you buy’ agreement and will be provided by Highways England.

7 months ago by Asma Arooj

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.

8 months 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.

8 months ago by Luke James

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