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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Get Off the Grid and Go Green

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Get Off the Grid and Go Green

June 18, 2025

Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, power grid, Energy

The inherent irony of using non-renewable energy sources such as oil, gas and coal to power Electric Vehicles (EVs) is not lost on two engineers from India. They explore a charging station method that captures and stores solar and wind energy to charge an EV and test the method in seven cases of differing weather conditions.

Digital Twins for Energy Systems

September 26, 2023

Digital Twins, Energy

Today’s energy systems in smart cities are undergoing a significant digital transformation due to advances in renewable energy technologies, the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources, and the growing demand for an energy-efficient, sustainable, and more livable future. Digital twins (DT) technology can revolutionize how energy systems and smart cities are designed, operated, and optimized.

Managing Residential Energy Consumption with an Online Scheduling Framework

December 21, 2021

power grid, Data, Energy

A new online scheduling framework could enhance multi-microgrid systems to support residential energy sources to become more reliable, cost-effective and mitigate electricity demand coming from the main grid.

Creating a Greener Shipping Industry with a Multi-energy Solution

December 15, 2021

power grid, Maritime, Energy

Ships have become vital components of the global economy, but gas emissions and fuel consumption continue to rise. An all-electric, multi-energy shipping technique could be the key to creating a greener industry.

Efficient, Off-the-Grid Charging for Solar-Powered Electric Vehicles

November 16, 2021

power grid, Mobility, Energy, Transportation

Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become one of the most promising technologies in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yet electrical grids are still powered by fossil fuels. That's why researchers are turning to solar power to help mitigate environmental concerns caused by EVs.

Gamification Could Make Smart Homes More Energy Efficient

August 17, 2020

Smart Home, Energy

Homes and buildings make up a significant portion of energy use. New research shows gamification can encourage energy-saving behaviors in smart homes.

Fail-Safe: Making Hybrid Vehicles More Reliable for Military Use

March 11, 2019

Energy

French Army looks to make hybrid vehicle energy sources more reliable for military use with new energy management system.

New Algorithm Could Increase Hybrid Vehicle Energy Efficiency by Up to 50 Percent

February 19, 2019

Energy

Researchers have created a new algorithm which may increase fuel efficiency of hybrid vehicles by up to 50 percent.

Increasing Energy Efficiency in Energy Management Systems with Smart Home Data

June 11, 2018

Energy

An energy management system made to handle and analyze big data from smart homes could improve energy efficiency for smart home owners and utilities.

A Better Autonomous Underwater Vehicle? It’s all in the Rotation

July 10, 2017

Devices & Systems, Energy

Researchers developed a 3D approach that utilizes rotational and artificial potential fields for underwater mapping with autonomous underwater vehicles.