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Ford Plans $1.8 Billion Investment in Chinese Auto Market
Automaker plans to research how to bring “smart” features like smartphone connectivity and autonomous driving to its Chinese products.
Entergy to Close 680 MW Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
The utility says the Massachusetts power plant will close by mid-2019 due to a combination of low natural gas prices and "market flaws."
Hackers Exploit Aircraft Security, EU Chief Says
Aircraft are particularly vulnerable to cyberattack.
Volvo Chief Calls on U.S. to Create Rules for Self-Driving Cars
Lack of federal guidelines puts the U.S. at risk of losing its lead in developing and testing self-driving cars.
Dream Chaser Prepares for 2016 Test Flights
Multiple improvements made to the low Earth-orbit vehicle.
Flight Testing the Parrot Bebop Drone
Our flight test engineer says that simple design and good camera optics both impress. But keep the drone out of the sun!
Variable Frequency Drives Push for Energy Savings
The battle against high energy costs is being won by pairing motors with electronic devices known as variable frequency drives.
Dell Agrees to Buy EMC for $67 Billion
Dell and EMC Corp. signed a definitive agreement under which Dell will acquire EMC.
3D Systems and Penn State Research Direct Metal Printing
Partnership will develop direct metal printing technology for DARPA
Water Utility Inaugurates Waste-to-Energy Project
DC Water unveils $470 million project that generates up to 10 MW of electricity.
Russian Firm to Develop Pulse Detonation Engines for Aircraft
Technology could allow up to a 50% improvement in fuel consumption.
Siemens and Cohda Wireless Plan Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Devices
Companies to field test devices in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.
Psychic Robot “Knows” Your Intent
Mathematical algorithm “sees” intent while performing ordinary action.
Is Potassium the Path to Lower Battery Cost?
Researchers find that a potassium/graphite solution could be an alternative to lithium-ion.
Immigrants Increase Presence in U.S. Science and Engineering Jobs
Immigration represents a factor in 10-year growth of total science and engineering workforce.
Oil & Gas Hedging Protection Set to Fall for E&Ps
Small, highly leveraged E&P firms risk financial stress in 2016, IHS says.
EPA’s Clean Power Plan: How It Will Affect You
The CPP is about reducing GHG emissions by shifting electricity generation away from coal and toward natural gas and renewable energy sources.
Natural Gas Water and Wastewater Treatment Issues – Part 3
Treatment of multiple wastewater streams can lead to some complex scenarios. This article discusses the general details on handling wastewater streams that are in practice.
Rolls-Royce Investing Nearly $600M in Indiana
Operations and R&D investment adds to company’s 100-year presence in the state.
Toyota Rolls Out Self-Driving Car
Automaker joins other manufacturers with a self-driving car.