Tech innovations and Startups

Mobility & Transportation
Tesla introduces emergency escape feature that lets drivers leave with charging cable attached
Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature allows drivers to escape dangerous situations at Superchargers without unplugging, but using it could cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Paolo Travisi•9 October 2026

Water
Goodbye purified water: New membranes bring…
German researchers have developed new membranes designed to produce green hydrogen directly…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 October 2026

Mobility & Transportation
AI could help cities tackle traffic…
Researchers are combining artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping and clustering techniques to predict…
Paolo Travisi•30 September 2026

Energy
Magnetocaloric heat pumps, improved weight and performance
Developed in the USA, a magnetocaloric heat pump that can compete with current vapor-compression heat pumps…
Editorial Team•9 December 2024

Energy
The first 14C diamond battery is born, lasting thousands of years
Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have…
Editorial Team•6 December 2024

Water
How to replace PFAS? A German study proposes alternative solutions
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, play a key role in numerous industrial sectors…
Editorial Team•28 November 2024

Energy
Photovoltaics in the Shade: Which Technology Can Improve Performance?
New IEA PVPS Technical Report on the Performance of Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Systems Equipped with Power…
Editorial Team•28 November 2024

Energy
Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan
Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan
Editorial Team•27 November 2024

Energy
Flying photovoltaic balloons to bring energy to the North
A team of international scientists has developed a new portable photovoltaic system integrated into an aerostatic…
Editorial Team•23 November 2024

Energy
Analyzing Degradation Issues in TOPCon Photovoltaic Modules
The Market Share of TOPCon Photovoltaics Rises Thanks to Numerous Advantages However, Comprehensive Reliability Still Has…
Editorial Team•23 November 2024

IT
Urban Expansion, Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us Control It
A new software to predict and control urban expansion by 'training' AI. It is an online…
Editorial Team•20 November 2024

Constructions
Custom photovoltaic modules facilitate the acceptance of PV in construction
A new study finds that colored solar panels directly impact the social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics.…
Editorial Team•19 November 2024

Tech innovations and Startups
Thermochemical materials integrated into HVAC systems: a new approach to domestic heating
According to a group of researchers in the USA, the energy stored in thermochemical materials can…
Editorial Team•19 November 2024

Energy
Sustainable Batteries Made from Fruit and Wine Acids
An electrode has been developed that can significantly increase the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. The…
Editorial Team•11 November 2024

Energy
Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells, Record Near-IR Absorption
A high-efficiency, high-stability production technology for Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells has been developed, maximizing light capture…

