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Texans still hesitant about switching to electric cars, says new survey

In Texas, driving an electric vehicle (EV) still isn't catching on big time. A recent survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University...

Scientists find way to harvest water from air with solar energy

In a world where over 2 billion people are struggling with water scarcity, scientists have come up with a ray of hope, literally using...

Scientists are creating smaller, more powerful, safer electric vehicle batteries

Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation, offering a greener alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. However, their success hinges on the effectiveness of their...

Scientists find greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries

In a world increasingly reliant on batteries, from our smartphones to electric cars, we face a growing problem: what to do with used lithium-ion...

Organic solar cells pave the way to an eco-friendly energy future

In a world thirsty for green energy, a new hero is emerging: organic solar cells. Thanks to the hard work of researchers like Ishita Jalan,...

Scientists break record in energy storage: A new era for supercapacitors

In a remarkable advancement, chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a carbon-based supercapacitor material that holds four...

Salt batteries could store summer heat for winter use, shows study

In the search for sustainable energy solutions, an exciting development is emerging from the labs of Radboud University. Lian Blijlevens, a Ph.D. candidate, is pioneering...

The surprising twist in solar energy use at home: More sun, more power use!

Solar energy is a popular choice for many homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on traditional power sources and save money. However, recent research from...

Scientists create stretchy, super-efficient wearable energy harvester

Researchers from the Energy Conversion Materials Research Center at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) have made a groundbreaking leap in wearable technology. Dr. Hyekyoung...

Scientists make breakthrough in extending life of vanadium batteries

In a significant development for the energy storage industry, researchers at the Center for Development of Functional Materials (CDMF) in Brazil have made promising...