Roll Out of Smart Meters in UK In the UK, smart meter deployment has been ongoing since 2011. The government has established a goal to have a smart meter installed in every home and small business by 2030. Over 53 million smart meters have been installed in homes and small businesses in the country …
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Graphene as a Battery Material : Lithium-ion battery technology Graphene as a battery material – People consider lithium-ion battery technology as one of the most widely used technologies for electric cars. Safety is one major problem that automakers are trying to resolve in lithium-ion batteries. The electrolyte of a lithium-ion battery is highly flammable, …
Utilizing Large Scale Batteries to Integrate Renewables The incorporation of renewable energy into the grid comes with several difficulties. The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources is one of the major obstacles. Solar and wind energy output is weather-dependent and unpredictable, therefore the amount of electricity production might vary significantly. Due to this, it …
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Lithium-Air Batteries for EVs Lithium-air batteries (LABs) reduce oxygen from the air at the cathode and oxidises lithium metal at the anode to produce a current flow during discharge. The lithium-air battery can obtain oxygen from the air externally, removing the need for internal storage. This results in a higher energy density compared to that of …
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Graphene Lithium ion Battery Technology People recognize Lithium-ion battery technology as one of the most widely used technologies in electric cars. Safety is one major problem that automakers are trying to resolve in lithium-ion batteries. A lithium-ion battery’s electrolyte is highly flammable. Any damage to its exterior layers can cause a short circuit, leading …
Electric Mobility Electric mobility is the future of travel. In the last year alone, global electric vehicle sales grew by 43%, even beating petrol and diesel vehicles in some countries. This shift is welcome as governments around the world are exploring eco-friendly travel modes. But electric vehicles are heavily limited by their power source; the …
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The Way Forward for Legacy Auto Manufacturers Should legacy automakers cling to the past or take risks to exceed customer expectations. Many Legacy Auto Manufacturers call themselves innovators or pioneers. But below the surface of their fancy corporate statements and shiny marketing is a crawling approach. Stick to the past or take risks to amaze customers: …
