According to IDTechEx’s “ Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2021-2031: Technology, Forecasts, Players ” report, research and development for next-generation solid-state batteries is on the upswing, fueled by high expectations for the electric vehicle (EV) market, especially pledges of billions of dollars of support in President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill. When eventually ...
Content Five Ways Drone Technology is Improving Five Ways Drone Technology is Improving Drone improvements include advances in autonomous flight, composite materials, next-generation batteries, extended flight times, and payload capacities. Unmanned aerial vehicles—or drones—are pushing boundaries everywhere from construction sites to combat.
6. Enhanced Drones Drone technology continues to advance rapidly, especially regarding research and development of durable and lightweight materials, payload capacities, battery power, quieter operation, georeferencing tools, and sophisticated yet easy-to-use software that monitor flights in real-time and analyzes flight data.
Mechanical engineers play a crucial role in designing and optimizing battery systems, thermal energy storage, and energy management systems to enhance grid stability and reliability. These technologies are vital for supporting electric vehicles, renewable power plants, and distributed energy systems.
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have created a new iron flow battery design offering the potential for a safe, scalable renewable energy storage system.
Future steps The research team is poised to expand in several promising directions. One key next step involves further optimization of the carbon cone/disc morphology to enhance sodium and potassium ion storage performance, particularly at high current densities.
It’s been a busy few weeks in the electric vehicle (EV) world. From battery innovations to streamlined technologies and even recycling advances, companies, researchers, and startups are continuing to make strides toward more expanded electrification. Just this past week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $44.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for ...
Siemens and Bosch are running pilot programs of 5G networks in factory settings to better understand how to boost autonomy of robots and machines in manufacturing.
Researchers from Binghamton University thought there must be a better way to power future wearable devices and have been focusing on creating a small, disposable power source. Now, they have developed an innovative new paper-based battery that is powered via moisture capture.
