Even though more Americans are showing an interest in electric cars, there are still a few myths about them. Over half of American consumers still hold the misconception that lithium-ion EV batteries cannot be recycled.
The global strategy for transportation electrification puts the problem of recycling the components used in EV batteries in the spotlight. It also happened as a …
Common Misconceptions about EV Batteries
Using Agrivoltaics to Lessen Evaporation of Water
Chinese researchers examined water evaporation on areas of land with two distinct types of agrivoltaic arrays and found that evaporation was greatly reduced in both cases. They investigated the connection between total surface evaporation and duration.
To lower the rate of evaporation on water surfaces, researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China have examined the potential of agrivoltaic installations.
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Agrivoltaics, Greenhouses Utilize PV Shade Screens
For agrivoltaic uses, a Saudi Arabian firm has created a modular solar panel. It shields plants and vegetables from excessive sunshine and is specially made for areas with high amounts of solar radiation.
Mirai Solar has created a foldable, flexible, modular solar panel for agrivoltaic applications. It is a King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) branch in Saudi Arabia.
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Hillcrest Energy Technologies Acquires Patent Application
Hillcrest Energy Technologies is a company that specializes in power conversion technologies and is always on the lookout for new trends in the sector. The company recently acquired a patent application for a simplified EV charging solution.
The improved EV charging solution can provide bidirectional charging powers, which are compatible and universal, as witnessed by the proof of concept lab tests…
What’s New in China’s Grey Market for Semiconductors?
China’s grey market for semiconductors was exposed during the Covid-19 era. However, the recent impositions by the United States and its associates could awaken more scrutiny for these products.
Bloomberg recently provided a review of how China gained popularity when automakers scrambled for semiconductors and MCUs during the peak of the Covid pandemic.
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A Test Program Gives Rise to Battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide
After an intense three-phase pilot scale test program, Keliber was delighted to discover a battery-grade lithium hydroxide. This was done in conjunction with FLSmidth and resulted in a 96.3% conversion rate which is high as it was done in a high-temperature pilot trial.
The test sought to study how Rapasaari’s ore behaved in all its processes up to the last stage of the resulting …