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Libertine and Productiv to Collaborate on Modular Smart Engines

Libertine FPE, the creator of Smart Engine technology for electric vehicles, has joined forces with Productiv, a provider of venture engineering services for cleantech businesses, to accelerate and de-risk commercialisation of a range of modular Smart Engines using Libertine’s intelliGEN platform.

From Libertine FPE 14 Mar 2019

“Goldilocks” Inspires Cost Cutting of Fuel Cells in Electric Vehicles

A fuel cell working on hydrogen instead of gasoline has been credited for enabling the 2019 Toyota Mirai electric vehicle to produce zero emissions.

22 Feb 2019

New Research Network May Lead to Smarter, Greener, and Cleaner Steel Industry

Thanks to a newly announced £35 million research network, a smart, clean, and green steel industry may soon become a reality.

12 Feb 2019

Next-Generation ‘Passive’ Cooling Solutions Could Improve the Efficiency of Light Electric Vehicles

In an effort to enhance the efficiency of light electric vehicles (LEV), scientists at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus are designing state-of-the-art ‘passive’ cooling solutions for the battery chargers of vehicles.

30 Oct 2018

MIT’s Solar Vehicle Shines in 2018 ASC

MIT's Solar Electric Vehicle Team completed their first race in three years, the 2018 American Solar Challenge, last month. The team was awarded 5th place overall in the single-occupant vehicle class.

28 Aug 2018

MIT's Flux Solar Vehicle Goes on a Road-Testing Trip

On a recent April afternoon, MIT sophomore Francis Wang drove out of the Edgerton Center's Area 51 garage, took a left on Massachusetts Avenue, a right onto Albany Street, and then a left through the wide doors into Johnson Rink.

17 May 2018

Researcher Strives to Wirelessly Recharge Electric Cars in Motion

Future electric vehicles are likely to be able to recharge as they drive along the highway, taking wireless power directly from plates fixed in the road.

30 Mar 2018

Singapore’s First Flash-Charging Electric Shuttle Launched

Singapore’s first flash-charging electric shuttle, taking just 20 seconds to charge, was launched by NTU Singapore and BlueSG Pte Ltd.

24 Jan 2018

Research Attempts to Enhance Battery Capacity

When a lithium-ion battery is overstuffed with lithium, that is, when more lithium is added, the battery will have the ability to store more charge in the same space, suppositionally powering an electric car to run 30%-50% percent more between charges.

13 Dec 2017

Study Reveals Clean Energy Stored in Electric Vehicles Could Be Used to Power Buildings

Stored energy from electric vehicles (EVs) can be applied to power large buildings – opening up new possibilities for the future of smart, renewable energy - as a result of innovative battery study from WMG at the University of Warwick.

15 Jun 2017