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Demand Management Promises Rosy Outlook for Renewable Energy

published: 2018-04-13 15:46

In order to overcome the problem of unstable supply for PV power, a number of projects have been underway in the U.S. and Europe, aiming for flexible power-demand management, via the utilization of the emerging IoT technology. The... more

With Self-heating Effect, Li Metal Anode's Dendrites Will Become Smooth

published: 2018-04-12 16:30

Lithium (Li) metal anode battery's energy density is far higher than that of graphite anode's Li-ion battery. However, Li-metal anode battery's severe dendrite issue makes it hard to commercialize in a huge scale. However, scienti... more

Apple: 100% of Its Global Facilities Will Be Powered by Clean Energy

published: 2018-04-12 16:13

Apple announced on April 9th that all of its facilities in 43 countries will be 100% powered by clean energy, including retail stores, offices, and data centers. Nine suppliers recently promised to use 100% clean energy for their ... more

High Latitude Regions with Low Temperatures and Long Sunshine Duration Provide Unique Advantages for PV Power Conversion

published: 2018-04-11 16:39

Most people believe that solar energy will only develop the best in sunny and hot places. However, this concept might need to be corrected. There are three main factors determining PV power generation efficiency. The first is the ... more

Scientists' Dream: Charging EVs on the Freeway while on the Move

published: 2018-04-11 14:50

Electric vehicles (EV) might be able to be charged wirelessly while being driven on highways one day. Without excessive batteries, EVs can be driven for hundreds of miles or even thousands of miles. The idea still sounds like scie... more

RAC Rolls Out New Electric Bus

published: 2018-04-10 17:31

In line with the global e-car current, RAC Electric Vehicles, a subsidiary of listed firm Mobiletron, has rolled out a new model of electric bus, meant to tap the domestic mass-transportation market. RAC Electric Vehicles is a... more

Oxidized Graphene May Dampen Dendrite in Lithium-ion Battery

published: 2018-04-10 17:29

Amid their thriving business caused by growing popularity of smartphones and electric cars, lithium-ion battery makers have constantly been haunted by the possibility of the self explosion of their batteries, due to the for... more

Renault Builds E-Car Smart Grid on Portugal's Offshore Island

published: 2018-04-10 17:24

Amid the global rush for electric cars, French carmaker Renault has decided to make one step further, extending its e-car program to smart grid, as power source for not only electric cars but also households. The company ha... more

Taipower Will Amortize the Cost of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant, so Residential Power Rate Will Rise above 3%

published: 2018-04-09 17:29

Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) announced the updated version of its electricity price range chart on March 27. Starting from April 1, the average power price will rise about 3%. However, if one household's usage o... more

KYMCO: Its Electric Motorcycle Battery Is Big Enough for Daily Usage

published: 2018-04-09 16:48

On March 22, KYMCO launched electric motorcycle Ionex in Tokyo. It provided a new option in the Taiwanese electric motorcycle market. KYMOC's electric motorcycle Ionex received a mix of positive and negative comme... more

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