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An urban blueprint for building EV charging capacity
A free technical resource is available to help larger communities secure federal funding and plan for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
New 4,000 lb to 7,600 lb XE Series Electric Lithium-Ion Pneumatic Forklift introduced by HCFA
The integrated 80 V lithium-ion forklift features lift speeds, travel speeds, gradeability and ground clearance.
Ingredients from crustaceans, citrus peels eyed for food packaging film
The researchers suggested that the combination of the two materials would create a film with enhanced bioactive properties.
Passive cooling with a colorful bio-inspired film
Building facades and other structures can keep their cool and exterior colors with a new non-heat absorbing film inspired by the Morpho genus of neotropical butterflies.
Q learning vs SARSA reinforcement learning algorithms
Learn the key distinctions between Q-learning and state-action-reward-state-action (SARSA) algorithms.
OKW’s new transparent soft-touch lacquer offers huge range of color options
The new lacquer is ideal for a wide range of OKW enclosures and potentiometer knobs, notably those used for handheld and wearable electronics.
KSB Group introduces new pneumatic quarter-turn actuators
Applications covered by the actuators include water treatment, wastewater treatment, power generation, general industry, refinery engineering and shipbuilding.
Borebots designed to autonomously and tetherlessly drill Mars
The Planet Enterprises team believes the Borebots will help researchers better understand locations including Mars' south pole to determine the potential for life there, for instance.
Spent coffee grounds can strengthen concrete
Coffee biochar can be used to replace a portion of the sand that goes into the manufacture of concrete — the extraction of which for the construction industry alone has had a significant impact on the environment.
Fuel cell testing made easy by EA Elektro-Automatik
1.92 MW reliable power: Easy fuel cell testing with the regenerative electronic load EA-ELR 10000.
Rubbermaid introduces its BRUTE Line of new material handling products
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has introduced two material handling products -- the BRUTE Rotomolded Tilt Truck and the Heavy-Duty Ergonomic Utility Cart -- as part of its new BRUTE Can Handle It campaign.
DOE delivers funding for direct air capture demos
These two projects are expected to remove more than 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually from the atmosphere.
Autosampler benefits bioreactor research
The autosampler facilitates sampling 24/7 in short and regular intervals so as to secure complete datasets and reduce the risk for human error.
BMW plant steers toward sustainable heating services
Reduced reliance on fossil fuels in pursuit of decarbonization goals is the impetus behind a biomass-based process heating project planned by the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany.
How to use both computer vision and AI
Both computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be combined to improve the performance of intelligent traffic systems.
New sensor promises to ensure the safety of water pipelines
The 360° omnidirectional sensor produces signals evenly — and as the name suggests — in all directions.
This robot will clean toilets for $1,000 a month
The Somatic toilet cleaning robot can, as the name suggests, autonomously clean toilets, mop, disinfect and vacuum dry most areas throughout a public restroom.
Lunar rover to be fuel cell-driven
As part of a lunar polar exploration mission project led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Toyota is developing a regenerative fuel cell for the Lunar Cruiser manned pressurized rover.
Bidding structures to accommodate renewables in electricity markets
The bidding mechanism is a crucial feature of any energy market design, as it determines the method by which buyers and sellers communicate their techno-economic preferences and needs to the market clearing mechanism.
Mettler Toledo introduces the DSC 5+
Users can run differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements in either power compensation mode or heat flux mode.