Hemp Waste Could Yield Super-Cheap Graphene

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Researchers turn agricultural waste into an affordable carbon nanomaterial for high-power supercapacitors. Read more →

An Electric Car Battery That Supports An Almost 250 Mile Range?

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Researchers in Australia claim to have developed an enhanced electric car battery which could more than double the range of most existing EVs. Read more →

Voltaic Launches Sleeker, Lighter Solar Charging Backpack

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At only 2.4 pounds, the only time you'll complain about the Converter Solar Backpack is when you forget to bring it. Read more →

Discharged Forever? Government Funds Study For Used EV Batteries

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The federal government is conducting a study to see if used EV batteries like those found in the Chevy Volt could back up the power grid as well. Read more →

Cleantech Irony: Turning Fossil Fuel Waste Into EV Batteries

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A nasty byproduct of the fossil fuel industry could improve batteries for electric cars. Read more →

Lithium-Ion Microbattery Charges 1000x Faster Than Existing Tech

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Imagine juicing up a credit-card-thin phone in less than a second--it could be possible thanks to research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read more →

Battery-Free Turn Signal For Bikes A Bright Idea

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Night riding is hazardous for cyclists, even with head and tail lights. Uon Lights let you turn with confidence. Read more →

EV Battery Technologies Explored In New DOE Program

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The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has announced funding for a new program focused on improving electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies. Read more →

Sofant’s Tiny Antenna Could Double Battery Life For Smart Devices

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Tired of unreliable signals and batteries that have to be charged every two hours? This tiny antenna can help. Read more →

MetAir Solstice Puts A Non-Toxic Generator In Your Pocket

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The Met Air Solstice can power your gadgets and LED lights for 12 nights in a row! Read more →