3D printing has become popular with manufacturers since it provides flexible design, rapid prototyping, cost-effectiveness, waste reduction, and a way to increase sustainability in manufacturing. We’re used to seeing 3D-printed toys, shoes, tools, and now even homes, which I’ve explored in a previous video. But what if we
While renewable energy sources like solar and wind have now become cheaper than fossil fuels1, developing long-term energy storage is key to overcome their intermittency. Lithium-ion batteries are the state-of-the-art storage technology but they can only cost-effectively provide energy for about 6 hours.2 So, what if we could extend
Even though electric vehicle adoption is picking up speed, some buyers are hesitant because of range anxiety and concerns about lithium-ion battery safety. There's a lot of money and time being invested into alternative battery tech to address some of those issues and an interesting one popped up
Given the relatively short lifespan, overheating, and battery cell supply issues of current battery technologies, they can't be used everywhere. Take satellites, high-altitude drones, healthcare, or even spacecraft, all of which require energy storage with a very long life. But some companies are claiming that diamond battery technology
The biggest roadblock to the widespread, mainstream adoption of electric vehicles is range. We’re typically seeing 300 miles or less for most EVs on the market, which is more than enough for daily driving, but still not enough to put range anxiety to rest. Because of a battery packs
Solar and wind power have proven themselves to be cost competitive alternatives to fossil fuels, but to be a truly effective power source alternative, energy storage is key. While lithium batteries opened up the incredible potential for many of the technologies we take for granted today, there still are some
Between our obsession with mobile electronics and the growing popularity of electric vehicles, lithium ion battery demand is growing at an astonishing rate. Most of that demand is being driven by automotive sales which consume 60% of lithium ion batteries, even though they only account for about 1% of automotive
The transportation sector accounts for 28% of greenhouse gas emissions, and heavy-duty trucks account for 23% of that. Even though transitioning passenger cars to electric is well underway at this point, we're right at the beginning of transitioning trucks and semis. But there's a major wrinkle.
The increased use of lithium-ion batteries in everything from portable electronics to grid-scale energy storage has also spurred on battery research. It's the never-ending quest for the next big thing. And for years, now solid-state batteries have been promised as that thing. Companies like Samsung, Quantum scape, and
From smartphones and laptops to the rapidly growing EV market, we need an incredible amount of lithium ion batteries to make it all work. Materials like lithium are difficult and time consuming to mine and extract ... and can have a major impact on the environment. Can nanotechnology solve our lithi
I just replaced one of the last gasoline-powered machines that I own: my 10 year old Ariens snow blower. The replacement? The brand new Ego Power+ 24 inch self-propelled 2-stage snow blower. We all know that batteries and the cold don’t go well together, so how does the Ego Power+ Snow blower hold u
What you need to know before getting a Tesla Powerwall (first impressions and early review). There’s a few things I learned going through the installation process that might be useful if you’re thinking about getting a home battery installed. So let’s go through what you should know before getting a