Researchers have designed a thin plastic membrane that stops rechargeable batteries from discharging when not in use and allows for rapid recharging.
Inventors are paving the way for the future with energy-efficient batteries for sensors, portable devices and electric cars.
A new class of fuel cells based on a newly discovered polymer-based material could bridge the gap between the operating temperature ranges of two existing types of polymer fuel cells, a breakthrough with the potential to accelerate the commercialization of low-cost fuel cells for automotive and stationary applications.
Uber has acquired Otto, whose mission is to rethink transportation, starting with self-driving trucks.
Amazon proposes for their drones to dock and recharge on street lamps and other urban poles.
The energy storage solution provides a second-life for Nissan electric vehicle batteries and in combination with Eaton's leading uninterruptible power supply capabilities, provides an industrialised energy control and storage solution for managing data centres.
