Power delivery

A new report has assessed the feasibility of deploying small modular nuclear reactors to meet increasing energy demands around the world. The findings don't look so good for this particular form of energy production.

Whether their stripes are to deter predators, cool down their bodies on hot days or make it hard for horseflies to land and bite, the zebra's appearance is an ongoing fascination for scientists. Now, their style has been adapted in a novel way.

As we increasingly move toward renewable energy sources like wind turbines, we're going to require the best means possible of relaying electricity from them to our cities. A new cable-insulating material may allow us to do so much more efficiently.

Toyota and Honda recently started testing a fuel-cell bus designed as a mobile power source for disaster relief. Now Nissan has driven out an emergency response vehicle based on its Leaf electric car that will also provide emergency power.

When disaster strikes, the power often goes out, and it may be a good while before it's restored. Toyota and Honda start testing the Moving e system this month, a fuel cell bus designed to serve as a mobile power source for disaster relief.

Researchers at Rice University have created an ultra-thin, high-performance flexible battery that is lithium-free, only a hundredth of an inch thick, and also doubles as a supercapacitor. The technology could find use in mobile and wearable electronics such as smartphones and fitness bands.

Volvo has revealed a research and development project that aims to allow long-haul trucks and buses draw the juice they need from power lines installed in the surface of the road.

RoboReel is a motorized extension cord winder, that incorporates several safety and convenience features.

A new system uses magnetic waves to deliver power to electronic devices implanted within the body.

Yill is a mobile energy storage unit that can provide off-grid power to a workstation for between two to three days.

Sanyo's new Pedal Juice rechargeable power supply removes the need for a gig bag full of 9V batteries, and also takes care of annoying hum caused by some AC outlets.

GA-X58A-UD9 X58 chipset motherboard provides maximum power delivery for Intel's 1366 socket CPUs through the company's new 24 phase Unlocked Power design.