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NEMA Revises Standards for Terminal Blocks
NEMA updates technical references for one-piece or two-piece industrial-use terminal blocks.
Study Claims Benefits from Volvo Collision Avoidance System
Technology reduces rear-end collisions by 28%, based on Swedish insurance data.
Tree Seeds May Offer an Effective Way to Treat Water
Protein kills a range of microbial organisms and purifies water, at least for a short time.
‘Great Divergence’ Creating Winners and Losers in Global Growth Game, IHS Chief Economist Says
U.S. consumers are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the “Great Divergence,” thanks to more stable finances, lower interest rates, reduced oil prices and a stronger dollar.
Baidu to Launch Driverless Car Later in 2015, Reports Say
China-based Baidu to compete with web rival Google by offering a different vision of driverless car technology.
EPA Takes Step Towards Regulating Commercial Aircraft Emissions
Environmental agency's findings could lead it to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under sections of the federal Clean Air Act.
FAA Says Tamper-Proof Aircraft Cockpit Not Feasible
U.S. agency says it does not want to introduce design requirements that could expose an airplane to system risks that can lead to cascading failure and fires.
Natural Gas Pipelines: A Vital Web Shows Its Vulnerabilities
Much of the U.S. gas transmission and gathering pipeline infrastructure is outdated or undersized and in need of replacement and/or overhaul.
Oak Ridge Lab Teams with Hyundai on Automotive Research Projects
Agreement could lead to R&D work on a range of automotive technologies.
Smaller and Lighter Airbag Debuts in Ford Mustang
New airbag restraint system is part of a safety system that Ford says includes a more robust package of sensors, safety belt anchor pretensioners and improved exterior lighting.
The V8 Engine: Can It Survive Automotive Engineering Innovation?
Media reports have sounded the death knell for the V8 engine, and it can be easy to interpret recent automaker initiatives as the beginning of the end. How can this beloved motor survive to thrill a future generation of power-loving drivers?
NTSB Urges That Collision Avoidance Technology Become Standard
Report says that manufacturers should make collision avoidance systems standard equipment, starting with collision warning systems and autonomous emergency braking.
Technology Changes Are Driving Thermal Camera Market Growth, IHS Says
The uncooled thermal camera market will start to shift away from 17 micron sensors to smaller pixel pitch sensors within the next 12 months, says IHS in a new report.
ASTM Standard to Test Aspiration Potential of Aerosols
A new ASTM standard tests the potential of pressurized aerosol product to be inhaled and aspirated by anyone near the spraying. Aspiration can potentially cause lung damage.
Federal Court Halts Challenge to EPA Power Plant Rules
A three-judge panel says the greenhouse gas rules cannot be challenged until they are finalized.
Researchers Develop Repair Process for Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
Researchers from the German Aerospace Center have developed a repair process that could reduce cost and repair time for damaged aircraft components.
ACS Seeks to Improve Academic Laboratory Safety
Deliverables could include a central incident reporting system and safety education guidelines.
Facility Uses Sun-Heated Sand to Produce Energy
Stored thermal energy maintains the steam cycle after sunset and at a lower cost than molten salt.
Reuse of Waste Water Could Catch on in Dry California
Historic drought could lead to reuse of waste water for household use.
Water Treatment Using Forward Osmosis Process
Energy savings may be possible, but the low cost of reverse osmosis could be hard to beat.