Renewables
Why are Norway at the cutting edge of EV deployment?
A quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions produced in Europe can be attributed to the transportation sector and figures have actually risen since 1990 levels. While there is no silver bullet solution to this, investment in Electric Vehicles (EVs) is one way of helping to bear the load.
What’s driving EMC in EV-Charging?
It’s not just plugging a connector in to your car and letting it charge. Here Holger Urban, Product Marketing Manager, Schaffner International AG discusses more. With the increasing demand of EV charging installations the International Electrotehnical Commission (IEC) is defining global standards which involve among other important aspects of EMC regulations and safety considerations.
Porsche's new Panamera is the latest in the hybrid range
The next in line to expand into the hybrid territory is Porsche as the company has announced it is adding more to its hybrid range, with a new powerful plug-in hybrid joining the Panamera Sport Turismo model line. The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo flagship model will combine a four-litre V8 engine with an electric motor, resulting in a system power of 500 kW/680 hp. Even when just above idle speed, the Panamera Turbo offers 850...
Dyson plans its future electric car production
In response to the news that Dyson is planning to produce all-electric cars by 2020, Professor of Innovation, Jeremy Howells of the Kent Business School at the University of Kent commented on the matter.
Single seater electric racing car finished on the podium
The e-Tech Racing team, which is supported by Rutronik and consists of almost 50 students from Barcelona University, looked back on a successful 2017 during a sponsoring event held on 14th September. The team competed in numerous races with the electric racing car it unveiled in June and even finished on the podium in the Czech Republic. At the sponsoring event in Barcelona, the students presented an overview of their goals and the milestones ach...
Heliex goes Dutch with mushroom farm order
Heliex Power, has won its first order from The Netherlands, with the installation of its technology on an ambitious and sustainable mushroom farm. Heliex’s GenSet has been commissioned by Wattplant B.V. as part of a clean energy project at ‘T Voske farm – located in Uden, between Eindhoven and Nijmegen. Already chemical-free, the estate is aiming to become the world’s first grower with a completely energy and climate-...
How to calculate waste heat recovery
Industry now lives by the mantra of seeking efficient energy use. Businesses with processes demanding high energy consumption should be looking to improve energy efficiency and minimise waste. Increasingly, industrial plants are looking at heat recovery methods as a means to improve energy efficiency and sustainability of their business.
Energy saving project wins government innovation award
A hospital on the Isle of Man was looking to reduce operating costs, so it worked with boiler manufacturer and contractor McQuillan to seek methods of reducing energy costs. With a payback period of just three years, the installation of three steam boiler economisers will provide an annual energy saving of over £30,000.
Is concentrating solar power still alive?
Concentrating solar power (CSP) has the potential to play a key role in balancing renewable energy production, but today the technology is living in the shadow of photovoltaics. A closer look at the cost trends and the history of the industry may give new hope for CSP.
The future aspirations for long distance EVs
Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman at IDTechEx discusses the three aspirations for long distance EVs. All the publicity currently goes to the race to make regular and premium cars have longer range. This is because most people want only one car so it must be capable of the long distance trip however rare. That must be achieved despite the inadequacy of charging points in number, speed and compatibilty of interface and payment means.