If we want to replace fossil fuels entirely, we need to build batteries that can store enough renewable energy to power entire cities for much longer periods. With liquid redox flow batteries, there's a viable path forward for city-scale renewable energy storage. But where do we currently stand with
It can be hard to know where to start with smart home improvements, so I thought I'd do a tour of my smart home and walk you through my top 10 home automations. These are the things I value the most to help with security, convenience, saving energy ... and even some money over time.
Thorium is often held up as one of the best paths forward for achieving a mix of cheap, clean energy for our grid. Even former presidential candidate Andrew Yang was pushing for Thorium reactors along with wind and solar. So what is it? Why are there so many people excited about it? And is it really
Do you ever find yourself going somewhere and it's just a little too far to walk, but close enough that driving seems like a waste. Or, you just want to get a little more exercise out in the fresh air but jogging is too ambitious? Enter the Electric bike. I haven’t ridden or owned a bike in over 25
Ever since it was first discovered in 2004, graphene has been hailed as one of the most important breakthroughs in materials since the plastics revolution more than a century ago. The early predictions were that graphene would almost immediately enable the kinds of products and technologies that we’
Is a battery lawn mower worth it? My channel is all about smart and sustainable technologies, but I never thought that I’d be wanting to talk about ... a lawn mower. But here we are. I’ve been using an electric Ego lawn mower for the past 5 years, but just upgraded to the newest (2020) Ego Power+ 21
Why is SpaceX making Starlink? If you’re watching this video, that means you have an internet connection, although you may live in an area with limited providers or network speeds. Still having internet accessibility can improve everything from entertainment, to work, to education, and health care.
Most of us are stuck at home right now. And about 30% of us in the US are able to work from home ... but many are doing it for the first time on a consistent basis. I thought it might be interesting to share with you how I’ve been working from home for the past couple of years ... it might give you
It's the holy grail for the ultimate clean energy power source. Virtually limitless clean power that’s fueled by sea water, and is much safer than the nuclear fission reactors that we have today. What’s not to like? Perhaps that it's always billed as being "30 years away." With all of the breakthrou
After living with an Ecobee smart thermostat for the past 4 years I’ve gotten to know the good … and bad … of what they can offer. Whether you're concerned about sustainability, saving some money, or both, getting a handle on heating and cooling your home is the best place to start since it accounts
Range anxiety is one of the biggest things holding back electric vehicle adoption. Having easy access to fast charging alleviates that fear, but I also hear from people concerned that everyone charging EVs at once will kill the grid. Will it? Let’s take a closer look at EV fast charging, the competi
Tesla Model Y versus the competition - wait, who's that? The Tesla Model Y has started deliveries, but more EV SUVs and crossovers are coming. Like the Audi e-Tron Sportback and Q4 e-Tron. Byton M-Byte, Mazda MX-30, Nissan Ariya, Volvo XC40, BMW iX3, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. How will the Tesla Model