Toyota’s simulated manual EV system adds a clutch, shifter, and even stalling to see if software can keep stick-shift soul ...

CVTs may have built up a bad reputation across the industry in general. However not all CVT systems are the same, as ...

Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE, has unveiled its plans to upgrade the high-voltage, direct-current (HVDC) transmission system that transports renewable wind energy from the Bison Wind Energy ...

Siemens has launched a new direct-current (DC) transmission system for alternating current (AC) grids of between 30 kV and 150 kV. The medium-voltage system that can bridge distances of up to 125 ...

1. Resist the urge to consider it a commodity. Because the disconnect switch is one of the least expensive elements in a utility system, it can be tempting to approach it merely in terms of cost. Yet, ...

Shifting Australia to a low-emissions energy system is a big challenge. Much has been said of the need to change the electricity generation mix, from mostly fossil fuels to mostly renewables. Yet our ...

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.” The latter, of course, refers to the growing ...

The transmission valve body is among the most important components of your vehicle's transmission system, yet it often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. As a key player in the functionality ...

Wireless power has the potential to be very useful, but range is a major hurdle. In a new proof-of-concept project, Ericsson and PowerLight Technologies have demonstrated a technique called optical ...

Ever wondered how easily you switch gears using your car’s transmission? The transmission fluid is a lubricant for your vehicle's transmission system. It helps clean and protect the transmission from ...