leland teschler, Executive editor According to a company called Joby Aviation, in a few years you’ll be able to summon up an air taxi on your Uber phone app for trips of 25 miles or so. And you won’t have to feel guilty about the environmental impact of your trip because the plane will actually […]
How Nano One and Tesla are advancing battery systems
Canadian tech company, Nano One, has acquired a patented technology for the low-cost production of high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials used in electric vehicles, energy storage, and consumer electronics. The processing technology allows lower-cost feedstocks, simplifies the creation, and improves performance for a wide range of cathode elements. In particular, the patented coated nanocrystal promises…
Developing a million-mile EV battery
Tesla recently said that a million-mile electric vehicle (EV) battery is technologically feasible and that it should be available soon. According to a detailed study in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society, one way a long-lasting lithium-ion battery is made possible is if certain electrolytes work in conjunction with a nanomaterial coating on the cathode.…
Solar Basics: What is a battery management system?
Solar Basics is a video series by Solar Power World created to help installers learn about the business, tools and tricks of the solar power trade. Battery management systems are powerful tools to “see inside” battery banks and improve lifespan, reliability, safety and performance. In this video, we’ll explain all of these BMS functions. Based…