Poland Puts Up Electric Barriers to Keep Renewable Energy Out
For the host country of international climate talks, it's surprising to see Poland going to such great lengths to protect its coal industry, while...
Carlos Ghosn Slams Hydrogen Car Technology
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology is probably even more divisive than electric vehicle technology, but automakers are pushing for this new technology to be...
Pressure Cooker Technology Helps Make Better Lithium Ion Batteries
With all the issues that come with current electric car batteries - long charge times, short-range, bulky batteries - evolution is vital for this...
Could Graphene Rescue Lithium-Sulfur Battery Technology?
Theoretically-speaking, lithium-sulfur batteries could be vastly superior to current lithium-ion battery technology, except for a couple of debilitating problems. Recent research done...
Renewable Energy Will Power General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Plant
General Motors has been at the forefront of companies making the switch to renewable energy, waste reduction, and recycling programs.
For example, around the world,...
U.S House Bills Propose Major Oil and Gas Deregulation
The Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act is a controversial series of oil & gas deregulation bills currently being proposed by the Republican-led...
Most Solar Panels Facing the Wrong Way, Experts Say
According to a new study by the Pecan Street Research Institute, solar panels should point west instead of south, as previously believed.
It’s long been...
Should GM Collaborate With Tesla to Prevent Future Battery-Related Fires in EVs?
We've already tried to put the recent Tesla Model S fires into perspective, but is there something that another electric vehicle maker can add...
New Self-healing Silicon Polymer Improves Capacity and Lifespan of Lithium-ion Batteries
Changing the size of silicon electrodes during charging and discharging of lithium-ion batteries has been identified as the main reason for decrease in battery...
MIT’s Genetically Modified Viruses Boost Lithium-Air Batteries
Recently, lithium-air batteries have become popular amongst researchers for their potential to drastically increase power per battery weight, which could have profound impacts on...
