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06/08/2018 / By Janine Acero

Researchers develop a fabric that converts kinetic energy into electric power

Imagine working out in a specialized suit that converts all your sweat and kinetic energy into electricity. That is exactly what the research team at Chalmers University of Technology have developed, as reported in an article from Science Daily. The researchers, in cooperation with The Swedish School of Textiles in Borås and the research institute Swerea IVF, […]

06/07/2018 / By David Williams

Norway’s shipbuilders begin to fully embrace battery technology for newest ferry boats

Now that the world has begun the long and arduous process of switching to all-electric vehicles, interesting iterations of traditional fuel-based cars are beginning to appear. But what about boats? Is there room in the world for water-bound vehicles that are powered exclusively through batteries? One group of Norwegian shipbuilders seems to think so. In […]

06/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

German aerospace expert says that electric planes may be in our very near future

Tesla e-cars are prowling the U.S. highways, while the roads of Chinese cities are filling up with electric buses. Soon it will be the turn of the electric plane to take to the skies. In a Deutsche Welle article, a German aerospace expert believes we will see e-planes offering short-range regional flights within two decades. Josef Kallo is […]

06/02/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers develop lithium-ion batteries that keep working even in sub-zero temperatures, showing potential for use in future space missions

Lithium-ion batteries became the global standard for power that they are because of one simple reason: They just work. They’ve been used to power all sorts of things from consumer electronic gadgets to industrial-level devices. Now a team of researchers in China has managed to come up with a method that could completely remove one […]

05/30/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New catalyst may allow turbocharging of fuel cells

While efficient and environment-friendly, fuel cell technology has been slow to take off. But a game-changing catalyst offers to turbocharge the fuel cell’s electrochemical process, according to an article on NewsWise. The catalyst was developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. It vastly accelerates the rate at which the cell processes oxygen to […]

05/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

NASA is set to make an announcement about its “Kilopower” nuclear project soon

NASA is almost ready to reveal its “Kilopower” project to the world. According to a report from the Independent, the space agency will soon be holding a press conference to discuss the fruits of its research into nuclear power systems for spacecraft and outposts. Kilopower is a plan to develop small nuclear reactors that can provide plenty […]

05/21/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers develop thin film that can turn heat from electronics into energy

Many different types of energy sources are available in the world right now. But at the same time, these energy sources also tend to produce a lot of by-products, such as waste heat. Waste heat, which also comes from electronics, can be beneficial if harvested correctly. Now a team of researchers has developed a method […]

05/17/2018 / By David Williams

Self-driving cars could suffer major problems due to the sun, warn experts

Picture yourself going on a typical Sunday drive – but not in a regular gas-powered car. Instead, imagine driving an all-electric self-driving vehicle that uses all sorts of instruments and digital equipment to get going. Usually, these kinds of cars rely on sophisticated electronics that have been put together to gather data on the environment and […]

05/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Saudi Arabia to create the world’s largest solar project as the kingdom tries to wean off its dependence on oil

Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Japanese conglomerate SoftBank, is planning to create the largest solar project in the world, as the kingdom tries to move away from its dependence on oil, according to a report by Bloomberg. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son revealed the $200 billion solar project on March 27 […]

05/16/2018 / By David Williams

Improvements in solar cell technologies increase their lifespan tenfold

As the saying goes: “All good things come to an end.” Solar panel technology is certainly no exception – this doesn’t mean that solar power technology is about to go away soon, but that solar cell technologies currently offer limited lifespans that can still be greatly improved. Now, new research shows exactly how it can be […]

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