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Scientists create stretchable battery made entirely out of fabric

A research team has developed an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered bio-battery that could one day be integrated into wearable electronics.

What the European Commission is doing to foster battery innovation

As proof of IDTechEx's long-standing collaboration with the EU Commission, technology analyst Lorenzo Grande was invited to deliver a talk on the state of the art of battery manufacturing and how Europe can catch up with its Asian and North American competitors. A selection of the slides presented during the meeting have been included at the end of this premium article.

3-D printed objects connect to WiFi without electronics

Imagine a bottle of laundry detergent that can sense when you're running low on soap — and automatically connect to the internet to place an order for more.

Making interaction with AI systems more natural

Researchers have proposed a new supervised learning algorithm to solve a well-known problem in AI called textual grounding. .

Bionic hand made possible by ultrasound technology

Researchers have created an ultrasonic sensor that allows amputees to control each of their prosthetic fingers individually. It provides fine motor hand gestures that aren't possible with current commercially available devices.

Battery research could triple range of electric vehicles

New research could lead to the development of batteries that triple the range of electric vehicles. The breakthrough involves the use of negative electrodes made of lithium metal, a material with the potential to dramatically increase battery storage capacity.

Off Grid Zero Emission: Better Than Grid Extension and Gensets Now

The improving business cases for off grid are a contrast to much grid supply, where high voltage grid extension at a swingeing $1-6 million per mile is not involved, nor even low voltage extension at $15k-50k. It attracts where grids are being neglected or are based on bad choices increasing prices.

Hanyang University

The research group of Prof. Yang-Kook Sun at Hanyang University has developed a cathode material for Li-ion batteries based on a core shell gradient, which ensures both long cycle life and high capacity.

Strong demand for the Panamera with hybrid drive

Around 60 per cent of all new Panamera models that have been delivered in Europe were equipped with a hybrid drive. The new Panamera plug-in hybrid models were launched on the European market in June 2017.

Glass with switchable opacity could improve solar cells and LEDs

Nanoscale 'grass' structures also enable smart glass that switches from hazy to clear in presence of water.

Robot that detects underground water leaks

Researchers are developing an autonomous robot that could quickly and inexpensively detect damage in water pipes — even those buried meters below the ground.

Atlas Copco

IDTechEx analyst Aman Atak interviewed Erik Svedlund, Global Product Manager at Atlas Copco.

Cheap and safe electro-catalysts for fuel cells

Scientists from the University of Surrey have produced non-metal electro-catalysts for fuel cells that could pave the way for production of low-cost, environmentally friendly energy generation.

Highly Flexible Stretchable Sensors

tacterion's innovative and unique technology is a highly flexible and stretchable sensor called sensorskin.

Voice and facial recognition to ease Shanghai subway

What will the future of transportation look like? Alibaba is working with Shanghai Metro to find out.

3D printed implants could improve treatment for hearing loss

Researchers using CT scans and 3-D printing have created accurate, custom-designed prosthetic replacements for damaged parts of the middle ear, according to a study.

FDA approves first digital pill

FDA approves Abilify MyCite, a pill with a sensor that digitally tracks if patients have ingested their medication

Discovery could bring better efficiency to a new class of solar cells

Since the 2009 discovery of a highly energy-efficient class of solar cell materials known as HOIPs - hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites - researchers have been working to understand exactly how these promising materials tick at the molecular level, in order to improve the durability of their performance.

Less Grid, Less Battery, More Happiness

This article looks at the options for progressing towards complete elimination of energy storage of any kind in off grid electricity generation.

Device makes power conversion more efficient

New design could dramatically cut energy waste in electric vehicles, data centers, and the power grid.