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Charge-as-You-Drive Could Ease Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety
Introducing DWPT on roadways could boost the likelihood of consumers using an EV as their main car.
High Pressure HRSG and Co-Generation Water-Steam Chemistry Part 1
Part 1 offers an overview of the key concepts. Part 2 outlines correct monitoring procedures for high-pressure water and steam units. Part 3 discusses protecting generators during downtimes.
Production Launches for 3MW Wind Turbine Blade
Wind farm to deploy 150 MW of capacity and 100-meter-tall towers.
Alcoa to Split in mid-2016
Upstream production to split from engineered products as company cites growing “divergence.”
Study: Save Airline Fuel with Less Distance between Planes
Virginia Tech study says that tighter transatlantic spacing can cut emissions and fuel costs.
Researchers Create Innovative Nanoscale Wrench
The wrenches could be used to make custom molecules that are at the heart of next-gen synthetic materials and medicines.
Material Is Stronger Than Steel but Flexible as Plastic
Scientists publish instruction manual to create strong metallic glass alloy.
Toronto Rail Route to Open in 2021, Behind Schedule
The route will include 25 stations, 15 of them underground.
California Considers Recycling Sewage Water
A treatment plant and delivery facilities could cost $1 billion.
Steam Cracker Planned by Total in Texas
The company is investing to access feedstock and low-cost energy.
ADB Earmarks $6bn for Climate Financing in Asia-Pacific
Bank’s spending on climate change will rise to around 30% of its overall financing.
Alcoa Expansion Ready for Aluminum Vehicle Demand
$300 million expansion supports strategy to capture growing demand for automotive aluminum body sheet.
Price Declines in Materials Generate Weakness in Equipment Prices, IHS Says
Current construction costs fell again in September, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The headline current IHS PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index (ECCI) registered 43.8 in September, down from 45.7 in August and well below the neutral mark. The headline index has
India Purchases Boeing Helicopters Worth $2.5 Billion
Order replaces Soviet-era aircraft with 37 Boeing helicopters.
Mercedes to Invest $1.3bn to Expand SUV Plant
Plant capacity expansion to create 300 jobs.
Rubber Becomes Self-Healing
Self-healing tires could enhance safety and performance.
NASA App Aims to Cut Airline Fuel Consumption
Two airlines will use an app to save time and reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
BASF Adds Engineering Plastics for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Plastics are said to meet flame retardant, color, mechanics and electrical isolation demands.
ASTM Standards Support Composite Use in Civil Engineering
New standards support the increased use of plastic composites in civil engineering.
Drones Are Set to Revolutionize Electric Utility Inspections
A drone furnished with cameras, thermal imaging, self-stabilization and full illumination can fly in and out of harsh conditions and reach locations inaccessible by humans.