Magnets recovered from used computer hard drives found new life in an electric motor in a first-ever demonstration at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
ORNL is developing technology solutions to modernize the U.S. power grid in tandem with industry and academic partners to ensure the secure, reliable flow of electricity essential for a vibrant economy.
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Using 3-D printing and novel semiconductors, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a power inverter that could make electric vehicles lighter, more powerful and more efficient.