TechnologyDual-clutch Transmission (DCT) A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) (sometimes known as a twin-clutch transmission) is a multi-speed car transmission system that employs two distinct clutches for odd and even…
EngineeringCross-drive Steering Transmission Cross-drive steering transmissions are used in tracked vehicles to provide precise and energy-efficient steering. It usually refers to a system utilized in specific vehicles, especially…
PhysicsScientists Investigate the Quantum Nature of Gravity A recent study describes a profound new investigation into the border between gravity and quantum mechanics, employing ultra-high energy neutrino particles observed by a particle…
EngineeringTesla Powerwall Tesla Energy manufactures the Tesla Powerwall, a stationary home energy storage solution powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The Powerwall stores electricity for solar self-consumption, time-of-use…
EngineeringGrid-tied Electrical System – grid energy storage system A grid-tied electrical system, also known as a tied-to-grid or grid-tie system, is a semi-autonomous electrical generation or grid energy storage system that connects to…
EngineeringMagnetic Particle Clutch A Magnetic Particle Clutch (MPC) is a form of electromagnetic clutch that uses magnetic particles suspended in a fluid medium to transfer torque. It is…
EngineeringSynchronverters Synchronverters, also known as virtual synchronous generators, are inverters that resemble synchronous generators (SG) and supply “synthetic inertia” for auxiliary services in electric power systems.…
TechnologyNanoinverter A nanoinverter, also called a nano inverter or solar nano inverter, is a device that transforms direct current (DC) from a single solar cell or…
EngineeringGrid-tie Inverter A grid-tie inverter transforms direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC), which can be injected into an electrical power grid at the same voltage and…
EngineeringMultiple-emitter Transistor A multiple-emitter transistor is a type of bipolar transistor that is commonly used as the input to TTL NAND logic gates in integrated circuits. Input…
PhysicsMagnetic Coupling Magnetic coupling is the technique of transferring energy from one magnetic field to another using induction. It is a component that transmits torque from one…
TechnologySolar Inverter or Photovoltaic (PV) Inverter A solar inverter, also known as a photovoltaic (PV) inverter, is a type of power inverter that converts a photovoltaic solar panel’s variable direct current…