Scientists have been hoping to expand the power storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries by converting graphite anode to lithium or silicon, where users will no longer have to worry about the battery of smartphones, nor the distance between charging stations when driving electric vehicles. Now, American scientists have discovered another alternative material that possesses reasonably well efficiency: phosphorus. ...  more
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Wire and Cable in Renewables, Part 1: Onshore wind - an essential part of the energy transition roadmap |
published: 2020-08-11 12:00 |
Limiting the increase in global average temperature to, or below, 1.5-2˚C versus the pre-industrial level is the ultimate goal as outlined in the Paris Agreement. To realise a low-carbon future, this requires a unified large-scale transition to clean energy and electricity generation by renewables plays a critical role in this shift. Renewables are expected to provide 30% of global electricity generation by 2024, according to the International Energy Association (IEA).
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Mini, Honda e, eBussy, Who’s the Cutest of Them All? |
published: 2020-08-11 10:00 |
Performance is often not the only factor to take into account when purchasing cars, where the appearance is usually the key element for final purchases, which is also applicable on electric vehicles. We have picked 3 electric vehicles with cute round eyes. Let’s see which one takes the crown of the cutest. ...  more
“Like a Yam in a Clay Oven”: July Saw Record Highs in Taiwan’s Power Consumption as Summer Heat Kept Intensifying |
published: 2020-08-11 4:00 |
The temperature has been soaring around Taiwan as the summer rolls on, thereby raising the electricity consumption of the whole island to record levels. According to data released by the government-run utility Taipower, this July produced seven days that occupy seven places in the top 10 ranking of dates by the daily peak demand for power in Taiwan. Five of them are actually in the first five places of the ranking. ...  more
Fiat-Chrysler Considers the Development of Electric RAM Trucks On the Premise that Its Leading Position is Threatened |
published: 2020-08-10 13:30 |
While various fields of transportations have jumped aboard the wave of electrification successively, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles, one of the major truck manufacturers, doesn’t seem to have been affected by this current trend. At present, the plug-in hybrid Jeep of the company has been delayed, and the battery electric truck remains below the radar. ...  more
Clear Sky Amidst National Lockdown; Delhi of India Increases Solar Generation by 8% |
published: 2020-08-10 10:30 |
The lockdown measure implemented to avoid spreading of the coronavirus has gently cleansed the sky and the environment, which propels the volume of power generation simultaneously. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered that Delhi of India, known for its smog, has experienced unprecedentedly clear sky after the national lockdown, where the solar power generation had increased by 8.3% during late March, and the power generation also increased by 5.9 in April. ...  more
Q CELLS to Acquire Geli, Expanding Its Offerings in Integrated Energy Storage Solutions |
published: 2020-08-08 13:00 |
Q CELLS has signed an agreement to purchase a 100% stake in Geli, a leading energy storage solutions and software provider. Combined capabilities provide smart energy solutions to customers. Acquisition marks Q CELLS’ expansion into the U.S. solar + storage market beyond existing solutions in Europe and Australia.
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Kaiserwetter Sets a New Standard for Intelligent Renewable Energy Asset Management, Launching Its Next-Generation IoT & AI Platform |
published: 2020-08-08 10:00 |
International IntelliTech firm Kaiserwetter advances its award-winning, cloud-based IoT & AI platform – ARISTOTELES – to help renewable energy asset owners, investors and financing banks minimize investment risks and maximize returns.
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The First SmartFlowers in Boston Bloom at Assembly Row |
published: 2020-08-08 4:00 |
Creating Visible Connections Between Solar Energy & Artistic Expression. SmartFlower Solar, the Boston-based solar company behind the award-winning Smartflower, introduced its first multi-unit Smartflower installation in Massachusetts at Assembly Row, the growing neighborhood just minutes from downtown Boston. This multi-unit installation is one of many planned installations in Boston, inspiring a clean energy future within the community.
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BorgWarner Enables High Performance, Eco-friendly Driving with Latest Integrated Drive Module for Ford Mustang Mach-E |
published: 2020-08-07 21:00 |
BorgWarner announced today it is building a power-packed Integrated Drive Module (iDM) for Ford's new all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. The iDM comes complete with a BorgWarner thermal-management system and gearbox integrated with a motor and power electronics from other suppliers, and showcases the company's system integration expertise.
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