UK Firm’s Innovative Engine Technology: Transforming Electric Vehicles into Range-Extended Hybrids UK-based company Horse Powertrain is preparing to show a compact 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine-generator that turns electric vehicles (EVs) into range-extended hybrid vehicles. This breakthrough technology is set to revolutionize the automotive industry by offering a sustainable solution to the challenges of limited EV range. […]
US firms to build hybrid electric aircraft propulsion to boost speed, range, payload
US Firms to Develop Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion for Enhanced Performance GE Aerospace is making a major move into electric aviation with a $300 million investment. This strategic decision underscores the growing trend in the aerospace industry towards hybrid electric propulsion systems. These innovative systems have the potential to revolutionize aviation by boosting speed, range, […]
US team finds cheaper way to convert plastic waste and coal into hydrogen fuel
US Team Finds Cheaper Way to Convert Plastic Waste and Coal into Hydrogen Fuel The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory with facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of renewable energy. A team of researchers at NETL has found a cost-effective method to convert […]
Harry Potter magic trick inspires EV battery recycling to become faster, easierÂ
“Harry Potter Magic Trick Inspires EV Battery Recycling to Become Faster, Easier” MIT researchers have developed a new “self-assembling” battery material for electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling. This groundbreaking innovation draws inspiration from an unexpected source: the magical world of Harry Potter. By mimicking the self-repairing properties of the fictional wizarding world, researchers have unlocked […]
US EV battery breakthrough to cut energy use by half, shrink factory footprint
US EV Battery Breakthrough to Cut Energy Use by Half, Shrink Factory Footprint Researchers from the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have published a comprehensive review highlighting a groundbreaking development in the field of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This breakthrough innovation promises to significantly reduce energy consumption by half while also shrinking the […]
Watch: Electra’s hybrid-electric plane takes off, lands on just 150-feet long runaway
Watch: Electra’s hybrid-electric plane takes off, lands on just 150-feet long runway In partnership with Surf Air Mobility Inc. and Virginia Tech, Electra has completed its first successful test flight of a groundbreaking hybrid-electric aircraft. The aircraft took off and landed on a runway as short as 150 feet, marking a significant milestone in the […]
Humidity-enhanced ceramic nearly doubles fuel cell performance, study claims
Humidity-Enhanced Ceramic Doubles Fuel Cell Performance: A Game-Changing Study A recent study conducted at the Institute of Science, Tokyo, revealed that water vapor can significantly boost the performance of fuel cells when introduced to humidity-enhanced ceramic materials. This groundbreaking research has the potential to revolutionize the fuel cell industry by nearly doubling the efficiency of […]
Scientists uncover hidden cause of critical metal loss in lithium battery recycling
Aluminum: The Hidden Culprit Behind Critical Metal Loss in Lithium Battery Recycling Aluminum is quietly sabotaging lithium battery recycling at the atomic level. In a new study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, scientists have uncovered a surprising discovery that sheds light on the challenges faced in the recycling process of lithium batteries. […]
US recycling tech gives dead EV batteries new life with 92% metal recovery
US Recycling Tech Gives Dead EV Batteries New Life with 92% Metal Recovery A new approach developed by researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the US is revolutionizing the way we perceive dead electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Traditionally, these batteries, once they reach the end of their lifespan, are disposed of in landfills, […]
Europe’s first runway‑launched hydrogen hypersonic jet aims to fly at Mach 5
Europe’s First Runway-Launched Hydrogen Hypersonic Jet Aims to Fly at Mach 5 The European Space Agency (ESA) has kicked off a research program to develop hypersonic technologies, with a groundbreaking focus on creating Europe’s first runway-launched hydrogen hypersonic jet capable of reaching speeds of Mach 5. This ambitious project marks a significant leap forward in […]