New Silicon EV Battery From CalTech Spinoff Is The Best Thing Ever
A new EV battery deploys 3-D nanostructures that resemble plastic badminton birdies but deliver on cost, performance, and safety.
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Weird Looking Sails Bring Wind Energy Back To Cargo Ships
Wind energy returns to the global shipping industry, with a futuristic assist from motorsports and yacht racing.
Monster Wave Of Marine Energy About To Hit US Shores
US lawmakers propose a new $1 billion funding pot to stimulate launch the domestic marine energy industry into the big leagues of the renewable energy transition.
$12.25 Million Says Space Solar Really Is Happening
The newly launched Florida startup Star Catcher Industries is launching a space solar network aimed at beaming solar energy from space to thousands of low earth orbiting satellites.
Bonkers “Wall Of Floating Wind Turbines” Not So Bonkers After All
The Windcatcher 40-megawatt floating wind turbine concept aims for low construction and operation costs, with maximal use of offshore space.
Thermal Energy Storage To Beat Natural Gas In Northeast US
A new thermal energy storage system aims to push natural gas out of industrial processes in New York and six other states in the US Northeast, with an assist from hot rocks.
Super-Bacteria Are Scaling Up To Attack The Petrochemical Industry
The Danish startup Cellugy has developoed a drop-in, bio-based replacement for petrochemicals., produced with an assist from super-bacteria.
Asia’s Largest Startup Event Competition Produces Zero Waste Circular Economy Winner
The SusHi Tech Challenge, produced in part by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, closed up last week, announcing Fermenstation as the winner of the 10M yen prize for most innovative startup. Over 500 startups participated, up more than 170 from last year’s SusHi Tech. SusHi Tech focuses on solutions to societal … [continued]
Graphene Is Giving Up Its Secrets (And EVs Will Benefit)
Swirling nanoscale electron vortices are among the unique behaviors of graphene, a super-strong 2D material with EV applications.
Long Duration Energy Storage From Thin Air: Just Add Water
New long duration, large scale compressed air energy storage system leverages simple water pressure to cut costs.
