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New tools help electric delivery-vehicles strategically navigate routes; using as little energy as possible

Significant energy savings when electric distribution vehicles take their best route

By Editorial TeamDecember 15, 20210

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MIT tool predicts whether changes to materials or design will improve performance in new solar cells

A tool to speed development of new solar cells

By Editorial TeamDecember 12, 20210

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Researchers reveal the mystery of high performing novel solar cell materials in stunning clarity

Their findings were published in Nature Nanotechnology.

By Editorial TeamNovember 30, 20210

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University of California researchers determine the proper stack pressure to improve the performance of lithium metal batteries

The researchers' findings were validated at the General Motors Research and Development Center in Michigan.

By Editorial TeamOctober 19, 20210

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Important step toward making silicon anodes a viable choice to improve the cost, performance and charging speed of batteries

One effort toward better batteries for electric vehicles is hitting overdrive, thanks to new findings of silicon anodes.

By Editorial TeamOctober 6, 20210

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Researchers identify key mechanism responsible for the lower efficiencies of organic solar cells and how to overcome it

Their results suggest that it could be possible for organic solar cells to compete

By Editorial TeamSeptember 30, 20210

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Unique combination of new hardware and software allows defects in solar panels to be clearly imaged and analyzed

New approach could streamline inspection and keep solar panels operating efficiently

By Editorial TeamSeptember 29, 20210

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Hydrogen-fired power generation is a cost-effective alternative to li-ion batteries for power grid peaking operations, says MIT

Making the case for hydrogen in a zero-carbon economy

By Editorial TeamAugust 31, 20210

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Polymer scientists help develop a new technique for large-scale solar and wind energy storage

New research reveals a more stable way to store this important energy.

By Editorial TeamAugust 20, 20210

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A clean hydrogen economy in the U.S is within reach, but needs a game plan, energy researchers say

A clean H2 economy does not exist today.

By Editorial TeamAugust 12, 20210

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First-of-their-kind snapshots reveal byproduct crippling lithium-metal batteries from the inside

The first nanoscale images ever taken inside intact, lithium-metal coin batteries challenge prevailing theories.

By Editorial TeamJuly 15, 20210

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Power distribution grids, around the world, are undergoing profound changes due to technological advances

Data-driven approach for a more sustainable utility rate structure

By Editorial TeamJune 30, 20210