There has been a great deal of debate and innovation in smart cars recently, but why just stop at the car? Why not make a smart highway? At least that’s the question Dutch developer Heijmans and designer Daan Roosegaard are asking. Since 2012 the duo have been talking about and drumming up game plans for innovative designs that would improve road sustainability, safety, and perception. These ideas include: electric priority lane, which would allow electric cars to charge themselves while…
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This from Scientific American: A team of Stanford University researchers, including former Energy Secretary Steven Chu, believes it has achieved the “holy grail” of lithium battery design: an anode of pure lithium that could boost the range of an electric car to 300 miles. Lithium-ion batteries are one of the most common types of rechargeable batteries on the market today. But most of the batteries—found in technologies like smartphones and electric cars—use an anode made of graphite or silicon. Read…
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On June 12, Tesla announced that it would no longer initiate patent lawsuits against anyone using their technology in good faith. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, wrote this about the removal of patents from a wall in their Palo Alto lobby, “they have been removed, in the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle technology.” Musk went on to state, We believe that Tesla, other companies making electric cars, and the world would all benefit from…
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Monday, October 26 | 0800h Room 223, BMO Centre, Level 2 Progress Towards Depth-Resolved Ultrasound for Multilayered Battery Diagnostics by Wesley Chang Wesley Chang is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics and Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University. His research focuses on battery ultrasound. Prof. Chang completed his BS (2014) and MS (2016) in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University, and PhD (2021) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science under…
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Takeuchi to Present ECS Lecture at 250th Meeting Esther Takeuchi (SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment at Stony Brook University and Chief Scientist and Chair of the Interdisciplinary Science Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory) will present the ECS Lecture—“Electrochemistry: A Keystone of the Energy Future”—at the 250th ECS Meeting Plenary Session. Her participation is especially fitting as ECS celebrates its 250th meeting since its founding in 1902. As she noted, “Scientific participation…
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249th Meeting ECS Lecturer Talks Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Joseph Wang (SAIC Endowed Chair, Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Nanoegineering, Director of the Center of Wearable Sensors, and Co-Director, Center for Mobile-health Systems at the University of California San Diego) insists that his research has always focused simply on “solving problems.” Yet his work over the past 40 years has transformed the fields of wearable sensors, nanomachines, and medical diagnostics. He advanced field-based environmental monitoring and forensics by introducing “green”…
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June – August 2026 Nomination Deadlines Recognize the outstanding individuals who strengthen and inspire our community. Award winners are announced in November 2026. Why ECS Awards matter ECS Awards honor excellence in research, education, leadership, service, and academic achievement. They recognize dedication and impact, increase visibility, and inspire continued excellence. Awards also support career advancement for professionals and expand academic and professional opportunities for students. Most importantly, they help foster a culture that values achievement, leadership, and service.

Esther Takeuchi to present at the 250th ECS Meeting in Calgary Abstract: “Electrochemistry: A Keystone of the Energy Future” Remarkable advances over the last 100 plus years have driven significant progress, with continued progress anticipated. Electricity consumption will continue to grow as housing, industry, and transportation are electrified. As new forms of electricity generation are developed to meet growing demand, the ability to store and release electricity will increase in use. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, the criticality of...
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Thank you to the 249th ECS Meeting Exhibitors! Exhibitors showcase some of industry’s greatest innovations, including cutting-edge instruments, materials, systems, publications, and software, as well as other products and services. Don’t miss this opportunity for face-to-face time with industry experts. Exhibitors A | B | C | E | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | P | S | T | U | V Literature Display Tables Admiral Instruments Booth 500 Mark Sholin mark@admiralinstruments.com 4666 S. Ash Avenue Tempe,…
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The Electrochemical Society hosted “Fuel Cell Catalyst Requirements for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Applications,” a live webinar by Nagappan Ramaswamy (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay), on February 18, 2026. A live Question and Answer session followed. Answers to questions not addressed during the broadcast are provided below.