Batteries
A recent study has shed light on the significance of ionic transport mechanisms within electrolytes in rechargeable battery systems. Conducted at Concordia University, the research highlights the crucial role of these mechanisms in governing electrode processes and charge transfer kinetics. The study, funded by the Canada First Research Fund (CFREF)
Battery chargers
The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) in the Sultanate of Oman has issued a warning about certain portable wireless battery chargers that fail to meet approved safety standards. The affected products are the Belkin XCITE and Baseus chargers, which have been linked to potential battery overheating, posing serious health and safety
Electric vehicles
Researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology have made significant strides in optimizing renewable energy systems, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and photovoltaic (PV) generation. The study, published in Smart Cities, highlights the challenges associated with unbalanced power distribution systems, including elevated power losses, voltage imbalances, and adverse environmental impacts. The
Electric vehicles
Duke Energy's $75,000 investment in the University of South Florida St. Pete is yielding tangible results, including four level-three electric vehicle charging stations, solar-powered study areas, and 32 new recycling bins for residential halls. This funding supports the university's commitment to sustainability, and officials hope
Electric vehicles
Recent research in the field of engineering has yielded promising results in the development of modular Solid-State Transformer (SST)-based electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. These stations operate without line frequency transformers, enabling efficient synchronization between EV batteries and renewable energy sources for quicker charging. The study, conducted by researchers
Electric vehicles
The sudden surge in electric vehicle adoption has significantly increased electricity demand, posing new challenges for radial distribution networks. The large-scale deployment of electric vehicle charging stations introduces operational issues such as elevated power losses, voltage instability, and line overloading. Researchers from the Chennai Institute of Technology have proposed a
Electric vehicles
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the activation of six new electric vehicle fast chargers in Southold, N.Y., as part of the state's effort to expand accessible EV infrastructure. The site is the first high-powered EV charging hub on the North Fork of Long Island and
Electric vehicles
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) and Smart City Development Corporation Ltd have established a grand bus depot behind the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) in the Jadhavwadi area. The depot will get 35 electric buses (e-buses) before Diwali, with the work of establishing the charging station at the depot in
Electric vehicles
Researchers at Griffith University have conducted a study on the techno-economic and environmental impacts of integrating renewable energy sources (RESs) and energy storage systems (ESSs) into electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs). The study aimed to investigate the load management and operational efficiency of combining RESs and ESSs with ultra-fast direct
Electric vehicles
A new research study published in the Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments journal has found that regions with strong renewable potential and low-to-moderate grid tariffs can provide cost-effective power solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The study, led by researchers from the University of Tehran, aimed to optimize the
Electric vehicles
NATSO, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) have voiced strong opposition to the RECHARGE Act, citing the potential to discourage private investment in electric vehicle charging stations. The proposed legislation threatens to undermine the development of a safe and reliable EV
Electric vehicles
Green Rain Energy Holdings, an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging site and solar farm company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Allied Energy Corporation for the supply of certified natural gas to power EV charging corridors in the Southwest. This agreement creates a direct supply of BTU-validated, fuel-grade natural
