ORNL and GM to Recycle Used Volt Batteries in Grid Backup Supply
After years and many thousands of miles, the hybrid and electric vehicle lithium-ion battery pack performance starts to degrade, but they can't just be...
Large Wind Farms Need Improved Computer Modeling, Study Shows
As technology progresses, and wind power is becoming less expensive, the demand for larger wind farms increases. Alongside with growth comes a new challenge:...
Micro-Battery Finally Catching up with Electronics Miniaturization
Electrical devices have gotten smaller over time but, in spite of advances in circuit miniaturization, the batteries that power them are still monstrous by...
28% More Wind Turbines Installed In 2012, Compared to 2011
The wind power industry in the US is growing in leaps and bounds with the country particularly keen on tapping its offshore potential. This...
Niobium Oxide-Based Supercaps Could Replace Batteries
Researchers from University of California (UCLA) discovered new supercapacitors based on niobium oxide, which will be able solve the problem of energy storage and...
New Polymer from Waste Sulfur Enhances EV Batteries
Waste sulfur could see new life due to a chemical process discovered recently by University of Arizona scientists. The lightweight plastic they created can...
Aston Martin Hydrogen Hybrid Race Car to Compete the 24 Hours of Nürburgring
Many new automobile technologies are proven on the race track, and Aston Martin's hydrogen hybrid race car is going to do just that when...
BYD Expanding Renewable Energy Storage into Australia
By 2030, Australia could be 100% renewable, but without renewable energy storage when the sun goes down, all that development could be a partially...
New Jersey Expanding Renewable Energy and Grid Storage
By 2020, New Jersey has a goal of having 22.5% of renewable energy generation and could be funding storage solutions in the near future.
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Honda Testing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles With Vehicle to Grid Technology
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and plug-in vehicles are both essentially electric vehicles, but hydrogen refuels in minutes, compared to hours required to recharge a...
