Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

45 articles

Jordan Lee writes about energy, transport, and the physical systems that have to work before a software stack matters. He covers EVs, batteries, fusion, and carbon tech with an engineer's patience for timelines. Readers come to him when the press release is louder than the plant.

Articles

Why Nuclear Fusion Is Closer Than Ever—And Still Harder Than It Sounds

Energy

Explainers

Science

Why Nuclear Fusion Is Closer Than Ever—And Still Harder Than It Sounds

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

What Carbon Capture Technology Actually Does—And Where It's Actually Working

Climate Tech

Explainers

Science

What Carbon Capture Technology Actually Does—And Where It's Actually Working

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

How Electric Aircraft Are Approaching Commercial Viability

Clean Tech

Explainers

Transportation

How Electric Aircraft Are Approaching Commercial Viability

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

Synthetic Biology Explained: What Scientists Can Now Do With DNA

Biotechnology

Explainers

Science

Synthetic Biology Explained: What Scientists Can Now Do With DNA

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

What Solid-State Batteries Would Actually Change for EVs and Consumer Electronics

Future of Technology

Science

What Solid-State Batteries Would Actually Change for EVs and Consumer Electronics

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

The EV vs Hydrogen Debate: Which Actually Wins for Long-Distance Travel?

Future of Technology

Science

The EV vs Hydrogen Debate: Which Actually Wins for Long-Distance Travel?

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

How Solid-State Batteries Could Unlock Electric Vehicles' Remaining Limitations

Electric Vehicles

Emerging Technology

How Solid-State Batteries Could Unlock Electric Vehicles' Remaining Limitations

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

Why Wind Power's Transmission Problem Is Harder Than the Turbine Problem

Future of Society

Science & Engineering

Why Wind Power's Transmission Problem Is Harder Than the Turbine Problem

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

July 7, 2026

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Cars: Where Deployment Stalled Outside Fleet Pilots

Electric Vehicles

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Cars: Where Deployment Stalled Outside Fleet Pilots

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

April 8, 2026

Vehicle-to-Grid Pilots vs Driveway Reality: What Homeowners Actually Sign Up For

Electric Vehicles

Energy

Vehicle-to-Grid Pilots vs Driveway Reality: What Homeowners Actually Sign Up For

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

April 8, 2026

EV Home Charging Load Sharing: When Your Panel Beats the Car

Electric Vehicles

EV Home Charging Load Sharing: When Your Panel Beats the Car

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

April 7, 2026

EV Battery Preconditioning Before DC Fast Charging: Why It Matters More Than Peak kW

Batteries

Electric Vehicles

EV Battery Preconditioning Before DC Fast Charging: Why It Matters More Than Peak kW

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

April 7, 2026

V2G Pilots in 2026: Why Your EV Still Isn't Acting Like a Home Battery

Electric Vehicles

V2G Pilots in 2026: Why Your EV Still Isn't Acting Like a Home Battery

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

April 7, 2026

Cold-Weather EV Range: Preconditioning, Batteries, and What Dealers Omit

Electric Vehicles

Cold-Weather EV Range: Preconditioning, Batteries, and What Dealers Omit

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

April 7, 2026

Why Fusion Energy Timelines Keep Sliding (And What That Actually Means)

Science & Engineering

Why Fusion Energy Timelines Keep Sliding (And What That Actually Means)

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 15, 2026

Rare Earth Elements: Why Your Gadgets Depend on a Handful of Mines

Infrastructure & Systems

Science & Engineering

Rare Earth Elements: Why Your Gadgets Depend on a Handful of Mines

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 15, 2026

Why EV Battery Swaps Are Still a Niche (And When That Might Change)

Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Why EV Battery Swaps Are Still a Niche (And When That Might Change)

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 7, 2026

The Real Cost of Owning an Electric Scooter for Commuting

Electric Vehicles & Mobility

The Real Cost of Owning an Electric Scooter for Commuting

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 7, 2026

Why DC Fast Charging Is Aging Your EV Battery Faster Than You Think

Electric Vehicles

Why DC Fast Charging Is Aging Your EV Battery Faster Than You Think

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 7, 2026

Why Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is the Bottleneck Nobody Wants to Admit

Energy

Sustainability

Why Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is the Bottleneck Nobody Wants to Admit

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 7, 2026

What Regenerative Braking Actually Does to Your EV's Range

Electric Vehicles

What Regenerative Braking Actually Does to Your EV's Range

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 7, 2026

What the Latest Battery Research Actually Means for Your Next Phone

Gadgets & Consumer Tech

Science & Engineering

What the Latest Battery Research Actually Means for Your Next Phone

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 7, 2026

EV Cold Weather: Why Range Drops and What Actually Helps

Electric Vehicles

Sustainability

EV Cold Weather: Why Range Drops and What Actually Helps

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 1, 2026

Why Solid-State Batteries Are Still Years Away From Your EV

Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Science & Engineering

Why Solid-State Batteries Are Still Years Away From Your EV

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

March 1, 2026

Why EV Fast-Charging in Cold Weather Still Feels Unreliable

Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Why EV Fast-Charging in Cold Weather Still Feels Unreliable

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

February 26, 2026

Why the EV Fast-Charging Experience Still Feels Broken

Electric Vehicles & Mobility

Why the EV Fast-Charging Experience Still Feels Broken

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

February 26, 2026

Why Battery Swapping for EVs Never Took Off (And Whether That Could Change)

Electric Vehicles

Why Battery Swapping for EVs Never Took Off (And Whether That Could Change)

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

February 26, 2026

Why DIY EV Conversions Are Still a Niche (And When They Make Sense)

Electric Vehicles

Why DIY EV Conversions Are Still a Niche (And When They Make Sense)

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

February 26, 2026

Why DIY EV Conversions Are Still a Niche—And When That Might Change

DIY & Maker Culture

Electric Vehicles

Why DIY EV Conversions Are Still a Niche—And When That Might Change

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

February 26, 2026

Why Over-the-Air Vehicle Updates Feel Like a Gamble

Electric Vehicles

Why Over-the-Air Vehicle Updates Feel Like a Gamble

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

February 26, 2026