The next generation of cars will look much like today’s, but will weigh less, have better aerodynamics, and smarter systems that can ramp power up or down as needed.
Categories: Energy, Mobility & Transport, National Geographic, Policy, Technology
Arun Majumdar, founding director of ARPA-E, reflects on his time in Washington, the future of energy innovation, his experience seeking bipartisan support from Congress and what he has coming up next.
Categories: Energy, Policy, The New York Times
Hang around the energy storage crowd long enough, and you’ll hear chatter about ultracapacitors. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has said he believes capacitors will even “supercede” batteries. What is it that makes ultracapacitors such a promising technology? And where do they fall short?
Categories: Energy, GigaOM, Technology
Would brand-new reactors have fared better in the power outage that triggered dangerous overheating at one of Japan’s oldest power plants? Not necessarily. The vast majority of plants under construction around the world are the same 1970s vintage as Fukushima Daiichi, and without integrated passive safety systems.
Categories: Energy, National Geographic, Policy, Technology
Nearly half a century after their invention, light-emitting diodes are moving into the spotlight for businesses looking to save energy.
Categories: Business, Energy, Technology, Technology Review
Josie Garthwaite