The reasons behind lithium-ion batteries’ rapid cost decline

A new study finds that investments in R&D on materials and chemistry were key, while economies of scale contributed less.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 22, 2021 ~7 min

How rising wholesale electricity prices will affect the switch to electric vehicles

Electric cars are still more resilient to price shocks than vehicles running on fossil fuels.

Tom Stacey, Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Sept. 23, 2021 ~7 min


Making the case for hydrogen in a zero-carbon economy

Analyzing California’s power system, MITEI researchers show that hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar.

Leda Zimmerman | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Aug. 31, 2021 ~9 min

These 3 energy storage technologies can help solve the challenge of moving to 100% renewable electricity

The US is generating more electricity than ever from wind and solar power – but often it’s not needed at the time it’s produced. Advanced energy storage technologies make that power available 24/7.

Kerry Rippy, Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory • conversation
Aug. 26, 2021 ~9 min

Climate change: why government failure to act isn't the problem

The world is acting on climate change – just not effectively.

Nick Bernards, Associate Professor of Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick • conversation
Aug. 19, 2021 ~8 min

Your phone’s dark mode may not actually save much battery power

Does using your phone's dark mode feature actually help your battery last longer? Researchers digging into the question say, "probably not."

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
July 30, 2021 ~9 min

E-highways: why motorway cables are probably not the best way to decarbonise lorries

Heavy goods vehicles predominantly run on diesel. Here are three options for eliminating their emissions.

Tom Stacey, Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
July 29, 2021 ~6 min

What will happen to sediment plumes associated with deep-sea mining?

Interest is growing in mining the ocean for valuable metals. A new study helps gauge the extent of the impact.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
July 27, 2021 ~8 min


Electric delivery vehicle emissions depend on charging

When, where, and how electric delivery fleet vehicles are charged can greatly affect their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, researchers report.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
July 13, 2021 ~8 min

Electric vehicle batteries: what will they look like in the future?

Some lithium-ion batteries can now propel a car 250 miles on a ten-minute charge.

Peter Raymond Slater, Professor of Materials Chemistry, University of Birmingham • conversation
July 13, 2021 ~6 min

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