Energy

My Opinion: The Upsides Vs. the Downsides of Artificial Intelligence

It's crucial at this point in time to think about the direction of AI development. If it's not done right, there will be serious global consequences.

The Hidden Heroes of Hydrogen Flight: Sealing and Materials

In this sponsored episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Margaux Ningre-Coirier, Aerospace Sales and Market Development Manager at Omniseal Solutions, is the guest to analyze how advanced sealing solutions are becoming the hidden enablers of safe, efficient hydrogen-powered advanced air mobility (AAM). Listen now!

Test Your Knowledge About EV Motors

Electric motors are not new. They’re actually quite old. But that doesn’t mean all of their secrets have been revealed. Engineers today are still improving on an idea that has been around for almost … well, that’s the first question. How much do you know about EV motors? Find out with this quiz.

Showcasing Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs: Innovations at the 2025 Create the Future Design Contest

The 23rd annual Create the Future Design Contest was held November 7 in New York City. Read on to find out who took home the $25,000 grand prize!

Upper Body Robotic Exoskeleton

This lightweight, portable garment is designed for active shoulder and elbow positioning.

New Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cells with Increased Power Efficiency

Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 percent across a solar energy absorption area of 1 sq cm, representing the best-performing triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell thus far. Read on to learn more.

Lighter and More Flexible Solar Cells Achieve the Highest Efficiency

The Korea Institute of Energy Research has successfully developed ultra-lightweight flexible perovskite/ CIGS (copper indium gallium selenide) tandem solar cells and achieved a power conversion efficiency of 23.64 percent, which is the world’s highest efficiency for flexible perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells reported to date. Read on to learn more.

Ultra-Efficient Hydrogen Combustion for Clean, Distributed Power and Propulsion

REV Force, a radically new hydrogen-compatible engine platform developed by Alpha-Otto Technologies, combines a patented mode of engine operation with an advanced combustion strategy to redefine what’s possible in clean, distributed power. Read on to learn more about the Energy, Power & Propulsion Finalist from the 2025 Create the Future Contest.

2025 Award Finalists

In this article, you’ll learn about the Create the Future Design Contest finalists in all seven categories chosen from over 600 new product ideas submitted from 67 countries.

My Opinion: What’s AI Good For?

Some applications of generative AI are quite useful, some not so much. One way to tame its exponentially expanding hunger for power is to use it intelligently.

SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast: EV Manufacturing

To help pass the time during your commute or while working around the house or in the garage, we've launched the SAE Automotive Engineering podcast.

How to Make Data Centers More Efficient

An innovative method developed by a team at Rice University uses solar collectors for turning waste heat from data centers into reusable electrical energy.

Magnetic Transistor Aims for Smaller, Faster, More Energy-Efficient Electronics

MIT researchers have replaced silicon with a magnetic semiconductor, creating a magnetic transistor that could enable smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient circuits.

Watch Out, Li-ion Batteries: This Battery Made of Natural Materials Could Replace You!

What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural, it could even be consumed as food.

Product Focus: Freudenberg Expands Portfolio with Application-Specific Electric Mobility Solutions

As the mobility industry rapidly evolves, Freudenberg continues to expand its portfolio with high-performance, application-specific solutions...

Experts agree on need for large-scale fire testing of battery energy storage systems

A panel of four battery testing experts from different fields agreed that large scale fire testing, as called for in a proposed update to testing standard...

Battery Show: Bosch Rexroth adds HS linear motion, 6D floating prototype to multi-axis systems

Bosch Rexroth displayed new battery automation solutions at The Battery Show 2025 in Detroit this week, focusing on making batteries in a more...

Product Focus: Prestone Exhibits EV Thermal Management Solutions to Meet New Industry Standards

Prestone is exhibiting its Prestone EVX™ collection of electrified vehicle (EV and hybrid) thermal management fluids that meet newly...

Battery Show: Pickering 5-amp battery simulator speeds up BMS testing

Engineers looking for a new way to simulate battery cells as they develop new battery management systems might be interested in the latest PXI battery simulator modules...

GM to have LMR long-distance battery deployed by 2028

A GM battery executive told an audience at the Battery Show North America audience Tuesday that the company would deploy a lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery by 2028 in some of its...

Countdown clock for competition with China ticking faster, says battery-analysis CEO

Tal Sholklapper, cofounder and CEO of Voltaiq, a battery analytics company, made bold statements on the eve of the Battery Show in 2024 that Western and...

Product Focus: Bel Fuse Launches Liquid-Cooled On-Board Battery Charger

Bel Fuse Inc., a global manufacturer of products that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits, has launched BCF19-700-8, a 19.2 kW liquid-cooled on-board...

Battery Show 2025: Freudenberg’s new busbar seals handle the bends

As EV battery designs continue to explore new pack shapes, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new, flexible busbar sealing technology that enables...