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Charging Up at Home

Although the financial, environmental and performance benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) often get the most attention, another perk is their convenience. What if, rather than having to stop at a […]

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification in North Carolina

How many organizations and cities in North Carolina have or will soon have electric buses in their fleets? The answer is nine. Although light-duty electric vehicles […]

Troubleshooting Techniques for AC Induction Motors

Three-phase alternating current (AC) induction motors don’t last forever, and over time, they tend to experience common problems. Understanding the operating parameters and forces acting against a motor, conducting tests […]

Advanced Energy Classified as Nationally Recognized Certification Program

On July 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued its final determination classifying Advanced Energy as a nationally recognized certification program for electric and small electric motors.After achieving […]

Keeping Track of Energy Use at Home

Q: Having additional time at home has made me more aware of just how many devices and appliances use electricity. How can I tell how much energy they’re consuming, […]

Deciding “Yes” on Residential Solar

You’ve done the research and have decided to install solar at your home. What’s next to keep the process moving? To know what else to expect and get the system, […]

Is it smart to invest in smart home technology?

Approximately 80% of Americans have smartphones, but other forms of smart technology — technology that gives users more ways to customize their home — are […]

Not Just a Car: The Possibilities of Vehicle to Grid Technologies

When we think of an electric vehicle (EV), we might envision a car receiving power from the electric power grid before driving off. Along the way, its battery will deplete, […]

Practical Solutions to Industrial Power Quality Issues

Power delivery is changing. New technologies, devices and loads are coming online, and utilities cannot always guarantee flawless electricity distribution to industrial facilities. This combination can lead to power quality […]
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Going Electric in the Warehouse: Electric Forklifts

Forklifts, or lift trucks, are used in a variety of industries — from warehousing and storage to manufacturing to big-box retail to construction — to handle materials and load, unload […]