As the only part of the vehicle that touches the road, tires can have a significant impact on both performance and efficiency. Tire manufacturer Pirelli and automotive supplier Bosch both believe that making tires an extension of a car's sensing systems can help improve both. The joint development agreement was announced on Tuesday tires with …
Software-based smart tires are under development at Pirelli and Bosch Read More »
Transmission Lines Searchlight, Nevada, March by the US National Archives is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 The massive Greenlink West Transmission Project in Nevada received the final green light this week from the US Department of the Interior. The project will build a new 525 kV power line that will extend 350 miles from Las Vegas …
A 350-mile transmission line in Nevada has now been approved Read More »
A new Toyota electric crossover SUV is about to hit the world's largest EV market. The Toyota bZ3C was leaked in China on Friday, showing off a familiar look. The new electric crossover SUV has been developed with China's leading EV manufacturer, BYD. The Toyota bZ3C has leaked, revealing a new electric SUV in China …
The Toyota bZ3C has been leaked as a new Prius-like electric SUV in China Read More »
Italian officials want the European Union to review the plan end the sale of new internal combustion vehicles in 2035 ahead of schedule. “The ban must be changed,” Italian energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told Automotive News Europe last week on the sidelines of the TEHA business forum in Cernobbio, on the shores of Italy's …
Italy says European electric motor ban by 2035 “absurd” Read More »
Maintaining accurate humidity control is essential to the production of lithium-ion batteries, and the most effective way to do that is to remove the moisture from the desiccant. Although dehumidifiers may look the same on the outside, it's what's on the inside that counts. In fact, not all components and construction methods are the same, …
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools The school's 1.8-megawatt (MW) solar farm, the largest in Virginia, is online — and the US needs to do more of this. School roof solar in Virginia Stafford County Public Schools has partnered with Madison Energy Infrastructure (MEI) of New York to install rooftop solar at North Stafford High School. …
Virginia's largest solar system on a school roof just came online Read More »
Join this webinar to explore new methods, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, for both power level and signal level testing to improve the efficiency of inverter upgrades. These methods are designed to simplify testing phases, ensuring rapid iteration and optimization. By using these advanced testing techniques, developers can significantly shorten development cycles while maintaining strict quality standards. …
The California-based company intends to add roadside EV charging and solar and wind power for street lights. Beam Global's BeamSpot includes solar panels and small wind turbines generating some of its power, with built-in battery storage for maximum use. While conventional streetlights usually only have enough power to illuminate, renewable energy supplements provide “meaningful” EV …
The EV charging concept at the edge of solar affects street lights Read More »
The California-based company intends to add roadside EV charging and solar and wind power for street lights. Beam Global's BeamSpot includes solar panels and small wind turbines generating some of its power, with built-in battery storage for maximum use. While conventional streetlights usually only have enough power to illuminate, renewable energy supplements provide “meaningful” EV …
Solar street lights can provide roadside charging in urban areas Read More »
Velotric continues to impress me with each new launch, and the Velotric Fold 1 has no plans to break that streak. Having spent a solid amount of time on the saddle and bike now, I can tell you that this is one of the best electric folding bikes out there right now for e-bike buyers …
