The next generation of lithium ion battery
The design of today's rechargeable lithium ion batteries limits the use of new technologies like electric cars and grid-scale energy storage because they do...
Lithium-ion batteries with silicone anodes could store more energy
Lithium-ion batteries could store ten times more energy as now if they will be constructed with silicon anodes.
This improvement would eliminate the range issue...
Greener Grill Prototype using Solar Thermal Energy
Funny but very practical idea developed by MIT students, a new type of solar powered outdoor grill.
Based on MIT professor David Wilson technology, this...
Transparent Batteries as Components for Future Transparent Gadgets
Transparent gadgets are one step closer to become reality. Several companies have created partially transparent gadgets like digital photo frame or cell phones. "If you...
BrightSource Bring More Certainty in Solar Thermal Power Storage Systems
BrightSource Energy a company based in Oakland becomes an important solar thermal power company which is developing systems for generating power in absence of...
Nissan Leaf to Home the Electric Car Charging Station As Energy Storage
After the Fukushima’s disaster Nissan developed the electric car home charging station able to power homes in case of blackout.
This new two-way electric car...
Electric Car Network Charging Points Fitted Up by Ecotricity in UK
Ecotricity is a company founded by Dale Vince which fit electric car charges on motorway service stations. This week they launched the first national...
Carbon nanotubes can store solar energy indefinitely
A novel application of carbon nanotubes, developed by MIT researchers, shows promise as an innovative approach to storing solar energy for use whenever it’s...
New Lithium-Ion Batteries in Water-Based Manufacturing Process
International Battery, a developer of large format lithium-ion rechargeable cells, batteries and energy storage systems, plans to expand water-based manufacturing process for additional lithium-ion...
Ultra-Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles Not Earlier Than 2012
Talking about five minutes stop after 200 miles of driving it seems to take into account a gas powered car.
In fact developing of ultra-fast...