Cutting Traffic Congestion & Thus Pollution
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:50:44 +0000
Advanced Computing Methods Lead to Reduced Emissions and Shorter Commutes in Metropolitan Tennessee City
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Novel Capacitor to Shrink Size & Reduce Cost of Electric Drives
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 14:55:03 +0000
As a researcher in power electronics, Shajjad Chowdhury is focused on exceeding capacity. In a lab space at the Department of Energy’s National Transportation Research Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he’s developing a novel capacitor and inverter component that will shrink the size and reduce the cost of electric drive units. He sees this […]
Deploying Electric Buses At Airports Is Easy With This Tool
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 09 May 2023 01:43:51 +0000
As the U.S. aviation industry generates 2% of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions and consumes 10% of transportation energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is leading the way to find pathways to sustainability, including through sustainable aviation fuels, electrification, and new transportation options for moving small groups in dense city centers. NREL researchers recently […]
U.S. EV Tax Credit Tool Tracks Electric Car Savings
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:50:26 +0000
Consumers have a new resource for finding plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicle tax credits. Current owners and those considering an electric vehicle purchase can access a free tool developed by ORNL researchers for fueleconomy.gov. Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed an online resource to help consumers understand the electric vehicle tax credits available […]
New Battery Center Launches In USA
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 02:35:04 +0000
The center at SLAC aims to bridge the gaps between discovering, manufacturing, and deploying innovative energy storage solutions
Major Graphite Research Project Aims To Reshape Domestic Electric Vehicle & Battery Market
Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:22:23 +0000
Graphite has recently been classified as a “critical need” mineral for national security by the US government due to its key role in EV batteries and other significant technologies. Regrettably, around 80% of the present supply is sourced overseas, mostly from China. A big endeavor is currently in progress to create a new “Made in […]
New Supercomputer for Climate Science
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:23:24 +0000
The newest Gaea system provides increased performance for more advanced climate modeling and simulation Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is launching a new supercomputer dedicated to climate science research. The new system is the fifth supercomputer to be installed and run by the National Climate-Computing Research Center […]
Research Team Supports Isostatic Pressing For Solid-State Battery Manufacturing
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:35:02 +0000
Following months of promising test results, battery researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are recommending that the solid-state battery industry focus on a technique known as isostatic pressing as it looks to commercialize next-generation batteries. Commercial-scale production of solid-state batteries is a goal for electric vehicle manufacturers because these batteries have […]
Adding Up The Benefits Of Geothermal
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:05:02 +0000
ORNL researchers have developed a free online tool for homeowners, equipment manufacturers, and installers to calculate the savings and energy efficiency of ground source heat pump systems compared to traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. A tool developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers gives building owners and equipment manufacturers and installers an easy […]
Evaluating Buildings in Real Time
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:44 +0000
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a tool that provides accurate measurements and positioning directions while installing energy-efficient panels over existing building exteriors. This method will decrease installation time and cost by more than 25%. One approach to upgrade aging buildings is to increase thermal performance and lower carbon emissions by fitting prefabricated […]