Electric School Buses Could Be “Mobile Batteries” During Blackouts

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:23:28 +0000

The Biden administration under a new federal program is awarding grants to school districts all over the country. The grants will reach over 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S. territories. The school districts are slated to receive roughly a total of $1 billion in grants […]

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Study Conceptualizes Energy-Efficient, Wireless-Charging Roads

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:50:29 +0000

Wireless charging roads equipped with energy storage systems are promising electric vehicle solutions by virtue of their strong advantages in time saving and reduced pressure on the existing power infrastructure, according to a paper by Cornell researchers published this month in Applied Energy. The electric vehicle (EV) industry has experienced remarkable expansion and technical development during […]

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US Offshore Wind Development & Jet Stream Models

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2022 01:31:26 +0000

Jet stream models help inform US offshore wind development. Originally published by Cornell Chronicle. By Eric Laine, communications specialist for the College of Engineering. With the federal government planning to hold the largest sale of offshore wind farm leases in the nation’s history, a new Cornell study could help inform the development of offshore wind farms […]

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