Articles by Art Aiello

An electric equipment battery primer, part 2: advanced technologies
Published on: 03 July, 2024
More advanced battery technologies have emerged in recent years to address the shortcomings of traditional flooded lead acid batteries.
U.S. noncompete ban: protecting company interests if or when it goes through
Published on: 06 May, 2024
The rule banning noncompete agreements is already facing legal challenges. In the meantime, companies can take steps to protect their interests.
5 disruptive geopolitical trends in manufacturing and how they can be overcome
Published on: 29 April, 2024
Bart Decker, partner with EY, said policymakers and industry can come together to address and overcome these trends.
Global Battery Alliance executive director on battery passports and a sustainable battery value chain
Published on: 25 April, 2024
The organization included battery passports in its 2030 vision report. Executive Director Inga Petersen talked to Power Progress about how battery passports can contribute to a sustainable battery value chain.
ESG reporting and the changing generational and regulatory landscape
Published on: 07 April, 2024
Younger generations want their investments to align with their values. The related ESG regulations can make that a challenge for OEMs.
Internships Fill Engineering Pipeline for OEM
Published on: 19 February, 2024
Stellar Industries gives engineering interns practical experience intended to keep them coming back for more — even full-time employment.
Apprenticeships help OEMs with employee recruitment, retention
Published on: 06 February, 2024
Manufacturers can make use of apprenticeship programs to foster loyalty in employees and gain a high-quality workforce.
Extinguishing EV fires poses unique challenges
Published on: 05 February, 2024
When lithium ion batteries catch fire, they burn differently from internal combustion engines. Fighting those fires poses difficulties in vehicle fire suppression
3 key takeaways from the ag equipment electrification roundtable at Agritechnica
Published on: 30 January, 2024
At the Power Progress roundtable, “Electrifying Agricultural Machines: The Quiet Revolution,” during Agritechnica 2023, much was discussed, but three key takeaways emerged. They focus on viability, data acquisition and infrastructure.