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MGX enters next phase of high energy lithium-ion battery development

MGX and UBC are working together to develop next-generation Li-ion batteries capable of quadrupling energy density from current 100 Wh/kg up to 400 Wh/kg for use in long-range electric vehicles and grid storage.

Novacentrix

2018 update covering NovaCentrix acquiring copper Ink formulations in asset sale from Intrinsiq Materials.

Intrinsiq Materials

2018 update covering NovaCentrix acquiring copper Ink formulations in asset sale from Intrinsiq Materials.

JIOS Aerogel

Update on JIOS Aerogel in March 2019.

Key to Successful Pure Electric Cars

There is no correlation of successful sales numbers or value with oil price or even up-front price in relation to electric cars. Dr Peter Harrop explores their trajectory.

Techrules plans mass production of EV turbines by end of 2019

The Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle system is an all-new hybrid powertrain technology comprising a turbine-generator.

Next-gen rooftop solar panels achieve record efficiency

Insolight's pre-production modules set a new efficiency standard of 29% for commercial solar panels. Results were validated by the Solar Energy Institute of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid setting the stage for large-scale industrialization.

World's first digital POP sign, full-color Electronic Paper Display

Toppan Printing Co Ltd has developed the world's first digital POP sign using full-color Electronic Paper Display.

Robotic glider makes first turbulence measurements beneath Antarctic

A small group of scientists recently returned from Antarctica, where they became the first group to collect turbulence measurements from an underwater glider beneath an ice shelf.

Finding keyholes in metals 3D printing

New research has identified how and when tiny gas pockets form, as well as a methodology to predict their formation - a pivotal discovery that could dramatically improve the 3D printing process.

Boeing's first unmanned aircraft developed in Australia

Boeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Designed for global defense customers by Boeing Australia, it is the company's largest investment in a new unmanned aircraft program outside the United States.

High-powered fuel cell boosts electric-powered submersibles, drones

A team of engineers has developed a high-power fuel cell using a unique pH-gradient-enabled microscale bipolar interface that could power a variety of transportation modes — including unmanned underwater vehicles, drones and eventually electric aircraft — at significantly lower cost.

Electric Vehicles in China: New Insights

China is key to the future of electric vehicles because of formidable innovation and global reach as much as biggest market demand. The new IDTechEx Research report, "Electric Vehicles in China 2019-2029", finds that the market penetration and technical innovation in China of electric buses is more impressive than electric cars. However, it finds that China is extremely backward in certain respects and its success and priorities are not always those that the global media portray.

AI can predict spread of melanoma

An interdisciplinary research team have developed a groundbreaking method based on artificial intelligence to identify melanoma cells that are likely to metastasize to other parts of the body.

Fast, flexible ionic transistors for bioelectronic devices

A team has developed the first biocompatible ion-driven transistor that is fast enough to enable real-time signal sensing and stimulation of brain signals.

Cars to power houses in trial

The trial will see if EVs and V2H systems can effectively ease peak demand on electricity networks and keep the power on for customers during short-term outages.

FedEx unveils autonomous delivery robot

FedEx announced the FedEx SameDay Bot — an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

Electric hydrofoil bubble taxi

The Bubble Taxi is a small, fast & very efficient electric hydrofoil craft that can carry up to 5 passengers (including the pilot) with a maximum speed of 25 km/h, producing no wave, no noise and no emission.

Electric Vehicle Motor Proliferation Spurs Huge Market

Traction motor sales grow faster than electric vehicle sales because small vehicles such as mobility for the disabled have two motors. IFEVS has put two in microcars for four-wheel drive. In larger cars, two motors is now commonplace for economy, performance, four-wheel drive, vectored steering and attack survival.

Thin-film solar application for the oil industry

The thin-film panels, unique in that they can be directly applied to flat surfaces, are significantly more flexible and lighter in weight than traditional panels, which also require the additional weight of racks and bolts for installation.