Charging cars at home at night is wrong, according to Stanford research
The vast majority of electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home in the evening or overnight. We’re doing it wrong, according to study
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Joseph Shavit
- Dec 30, 2022
Researchers develop a new kind of battery, made entirely from abundant and low-cost material
The need is growing fast for economical, large-scale backup systems to provide power when the sun is down and the air is calm.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 30, 2022
Researchers develop a new kind of battery, made entirely from abundant and low-cost materials
As the world builds out ever larger installations of wind and solar power systems, the need is growing fast for economical batteries.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 1, 2022
Researchers use infrared light to wirelessly transmit power over 30 meters
Imagine walking into an airport or grocery store and your smartphone automatically starts charging. This could be a reality one day.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 15, 2022
IoT innovation simultaneously transmits 5G data and wireless power over-the-air
The potential of millimeter-wave wireless power transfer as a solution for the Internet of Things has finally been harnessed by researchers.
Joseph Shavit
- May 25, 2022
Diamond mirrors will drive tomorrow's high-powered lasers
Today, it’s difficult to engineer resilient and long-lasting components that can control the powerful beams that lasers emit.
Joseph Shavit
- May 20, 2022
If you stood like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?
Dominant or upright postures can help people feel - and maybe even behave - more confidently, according to a new study and analysis.
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