Solar Cars: A Far-Fetched Reality or Complete Truth?
Transportation constitutes roughly 27% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Governments across the globe are tackling this issue by setting stringent rules and regulations for IC engine vehicles and promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) by providing subsidies. However, EVs can potentially create a huge demand on the grid, burdening both the transmission […]
Self-cleaning Solar Panels Technology Advances
Solar energy is a significant contributor to renewable energy, with 29%. Solar panels, however, need to be cleaned frequently to meet the designed parameters. Various automatic cleaning methods have been developed with advancements in technology. This article briefly overviews innovations and methods for self-cleaning solar panels. The solution combines the passive self-cleaning surface with other […]
Sodium Ion Batteries: Advantageous Market Analysis
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are energy conversion and storage devices that employ sodium ions to transfer positive charge between the anode and cathode. This process enables the conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy and vice versa. One widely recognized example of devices similar to SIBs is the popular lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Sodium-ion batteries offer several […]
Sustainability in Wind Turbine
Renewable Energy Plant Life And The Need For Recycling Wind power is one of the cornerstones in the quest to tackle the climate emergency. In 2030, wind power will cover 19.7–24.0 % of global electricity demand, meeting between a fifth and a quarter of the world’s electricity needs. Although wind energy is clean and pollution-free, it faces […]
Sustainable Charging Plugging in for a Cleaner Future!
In an era where sustainability is inevitable, the transportation industry is not exempt from the call for change. Electric vehicles (EVs) will be pivotal in decarbonizing road transport, which accounts for more than 25% of global emissions. The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly accelerating. It reduces fossil fuel consumption significantly and, in turn, reduces […]
Advances in the Heavy Vehicles Maintenance
Heavy machinery equipment is mostly used in rough terrains with limited access to proper roads. They experience harsh environmental conditions like heavy rocks, bumpy roads and are susceptible to breakdowns hence, their regular maintenance is inevitable. Different types of maintenance can be performed for heavy machinery equipment such as reactive, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance. […]
Sustainable Bioplastics: CO2 Bioplastics in Automotive Industry
Plastics are an essential part of automobiles, and they are used in dashboards, bumpers, splash guards, handles, and engine covers to make vehicles fuel-efficient and lightweight. However, at the end of their life cycle, plastics are hard to dispose of, creating an environmental hazard. One solution to the piling plastic problem is the use of […]
Battery Management System for Electric Vehicles
A battery management system (BMS) for electric vehicles is a crucial component that ensures the optimal performance, safety, and longevity of the vehicle’s battery pack. It monitors and manages various aspects of the battery, such as state of charge, state of health, temperature, and voltage, to prevent overcharging or over-discharging, which can damage the battery. […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Management Software
Charging station management software is a sophisticated platform designed to oversee electric vehicle charging stations. It comprises several key components. The backend server hosts the central database, handling critical functions like user authentication, transaction processing, and station status tracking. Communication protocols such as OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) facilitate interactions between the software and charging […]
Mid-Air Drone Battery Charging and Swapping
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), colloquially called drones, represent a transformative technological advancement in aviation. UAVs are used in multiple applications across various industries. Due to prolonged operations in different sectors, such as agriculture, logistics, surveillance, military, etc., they require longer battery life. Drone battery charging is the way forward. To achieve this, UAV or drone […]