In 2024, more than 1 in 5 cars sold is an electric vehicle (EV). Intergovernmental agencies estimate that by 2035, half of all new cars sold globally will be EVs. While more EVs on the road sounds like great news for the environment, it could lead to complications. The electric grid is not yet ready […]
Metals Tech
GM’s Ultium battery gets the ultimatum
GM will discontinue the Ultium battery brand name as it looks to expand the types of cells and chemistries it uses in its electric vehicles. During an investor event today, Kurt Kelty, GM’s VP of batteries and a former Tesla executive, announced plans to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology in order to decrease […]
To boost battery recycling, keep a close eye on the data
How did Sensmet get started? The initial idea to build an online system that uses a micro-plasma to analyse metals in liquids came from Toni Laurila, who is now Sensmet’s co-founder and CEO. He got the idea during his post-doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge, UK, and after he returned to Finland, we started […]
Scientists make breakthrough in battery technology with revolutionary energy capabilities: ‘Expected to open a new field’
University researchers in China have made a potentially massive breakthrough in battery technology that could make large-scale versions even more affordable and widely available. According to Interesting Engineering, scientists at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics have created new molecules for aqueous organic flow batteries. The new organic redox-active molecules, or ORAMs, could make the […]
Researchers propose hydrogen storage using existing infrastructure in lakes and reservoirs
In a new Nature Communications study, researchers propose a new method for hydrogen storage using existing pipes located at the bottom of lakes and reservoirs. Hydrogen has surfaced as a promising alternative to fossil fuels for energy generation in several industries. The focus is especially on green hydrogen, which is produced via electrolysis of water […]
Researchers create artificial plants that purify indoor air, generate electricity
On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and the air we breathe at work, school or home affects our overall health and well-being. Most air purification systems, however, are expensive, cumbersome and require frequent cleaning or filter replacement to function at optimum levels. Binghamton University Professor Seokheun “Sean” Choi and Ph.D. student […]
New methodology enables design of cloud servers for lower carbon
Reducing carbon emissions is crucial to curbing the effects of climate change, but usually gas-powered vehicles and manufacturers are the most conspicuous culprits. However, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is currently responsible for between 2 and 4% of the global carbon footprint, which is on par with aviation emissions. ICT emissions are expected only to […]
Cool roofs could have saved lives during London’s hottest summer
As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city widely adopted cool roofs, estimates a new study by researchers at UCL and the University of Exeter. The paper, published in Nature Cities, analyzed the cooling effect that roofs painted white or other reflective colors […]
Developing a data-driven approach for digitalized, sustainable battery cell production
The further development and evolution of existing storage systems is a key prerequisite for the energy transition. The Center for Digitalized Battery Cell Manufacturing (ZDB) at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA and acp systems AG have joined forces to commission a winding system for cylindrical battery cells featuring flexible formats and […]
New cooling system works on gravity instead of electricity
Its abundance of sunlight and heavy investment in solar cell technology has positioned Saudi Arabia well in its transition to becoming a leading exporter of renewable energy. Indeed, solar energy currently makes up more than 80% of the Kingdom’s green energy capacity. However, these cells bring a twisted irony, as their operation exposes them to […]
