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Do Electric Vehicles (EVs) Produce Air Pollution?
As gasoline prices continue to rise, many drivers are trading in their traditional combustion vehicles for electric vehicles (EVs). A report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) found that the number of EVs on the road has more than …
USE vs USE-2 Cables: What’s the Difference?
When researching the different types of underground feeder cables, you may come across USE and USE-2. They are commonly used to supply power to residential homes and commercial buildings. Underground feeder cables can be buried directly in the ground. They …
Exploring the Different Types of PV Cell Materials
Photovoltaic (PV) cells are the building blocks of a solar panel installation. Also known as solar cells, they consist of a semiconductor material. Light will pass through PV cells, at which point the photons will strike the cells’ negatively charged …
What Is an EV Battery Management System?
A battery management system is an important part of an electric vehicle (EV). EVs, of course, are powered by an electric motor. Some of them use an asynchronous electric motor, whereas others use a synchronous electric motor. Regardless, all EVs …
Solar Power Systems vs Solar Thermal Systems: What’s the Difference?
To say the sun produces a lot of energy would be an understatement. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), over 173,000 terawatts of solar energy are blasted down to the Earth at any given time. There are systems …
The Beginner’s Guide to Data Cables
Some types of cables are designed to transfer data. Known as data cables, they are commonly used in information technology (IT) infrastructures and telecommunications systems. Data cables look like most other cables. Rather than supplying the devices to which they …
Solar Panel Degradation: Separating the Facts From Fiction
Solar panels are susceptible to a performance-affecting phenomenon. Known as degradation, it will affect their power output. Solar panels are designed to convert sunlight into electricity. Over time, however, solar panels will become less efficient at converting sunlight into electricity. …
Type 1 vs Type 2 EV Chargers: What’s the Difference?
There are dozens of different electric vehicles (EVs) on the market. While most people are familiar with Teslas, other automakers like Nissan, Volvo and Honda have released their own EVs. EVs are powered by a battery. Like all batteries, however, …
What Is Direct-Burial Cable?
Have you heard of direct-burial cable? Like all types of cable, it features multiple conductors. Wires consist of a single conductor, whereas cables consist of bundles of conductors. Direct-burial cable, however, features a rugged design that allows it to withstand …
