Solar roof: New hybrid solar panel roof slashes energy bills
Scientists have designed a new hybrid roofing system which could halve energy bills in new homes.
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- association
- cell
- January 7, 2016
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Self-heating lithium-ion battery could beat the winter woes
A lithium-ion battery that self heats if the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit has multiple applications, but may have the most impact on relieving winter ‘range anxiety’ for electric vehicle owners, according to a team of researchers.
- berkeley
- brookhaven
- January 6, 2016
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A simple way to make lithium-ion battery electrodes that protect themselves
Scientists have discovered how to keep a promising new type of lithium ion battery cathode from developing a crusty coating that degrades its performance. The solution: Use a simple manufacturing technique to form the cathode material into tiny, layered particles that store a lot of energy while protecting themselves from damage.
Vestas strengthens O&M grip with €88m Availon acquisition
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has agreed to buy leading European independent service provider Availon for €88m ($95.9m) in cash, in a bid to further strengthen its O&M business just a month after snapping up San Diego-based ISP UpWind Solutions.
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- company
- January 5, 2016
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Apple Electric Car: Concept Photos
Electric Cars | Future Technology | TransportationRecent rumours that suggest Apple may be working on an electric car have inspired the website carwow to produce some concept images of what the vehicle may look like. Speculation that Apple may be in talks to purchase electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors inspired the illustrations to have a similar resemblance. Apple obviously has the […]
- california
- carbon
- January 5, 2016
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Making batteries with portabella mushrooms
Can portabella mushrooms stop cell phone batteries from degrading over time? Researchers think so. They have created a new type of lithium-ion battery anode using portabella mushrooms, which are inexpensive, environmentally friendly and easy to produce.
New design points a path to the ‘ultimate’ battery
Researchers have successfully demonstrated how several of the problems impeding the practical development of the so-called ‘ultimate’ battery could be overcome.
