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EPA sets greenhouse gas standards for passenger vehicles
The standards apply to model year vehicles for the 2023 through 2026 period.
Residential leasing program brings sustainable HVAC to more homes
The program, the first of its kind, bundles a York HVAC system, installation, 10 years of annual maintenance and service, and a 10-year parts and labor warranty that homeowners pay for monthly.
Steer sustainable building design and construction with this guide
The tool addresses environmentally responsible selection, sourcing, use and disposal of construction materials.
Inspired by nature: Materials
Take a look with Engineering360 at some of the latest materials that have been inspired by nature.
Solar power, battery storage now required in new California construction
New residential and commercial structures must incorporate solar power and battery energy storage systems.
Plastic's global environmental toll
Plastic has become a low-cost marvel found just about everywhere. Unfortunately, the majority ends in landfills. Less than 10% of plastics find their way to a recycling facility, and too much finds its way into the sea.
Reducing silica exposure on the jobsite
Developed to keep workers safe while keeping costs low, this innovative solution contains specific processes that result with mitigation of crystalline silica in a work environment.
Vitrimers are disrupting traditional carbon fiber manufacturing
The carbon fiber industry is in desperate need of materials innovation. And a new material called vitrimer could be key to that.
A drone for cleaning solar panels is on its way
According to its manufacturers, the autonomous drone can reportedly reduce solar panel cleaning costs by roughly 25%.
Greenlight for deep borehole disposal in these European states
This disposal option is feasible for high-level and intermediate-level long-lived nuclear waste now temporarily stored by five countries.
Robotic film could one day absorb ocean oil spills
The robot film, called Neusbot after neustons, which are a category of organisms, including water striders that travel on the surfaces of bodies of water, is powered by sunlight and fueled by water.
Video: Launch of first hydrogen-based marine propulsion system
A full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries has been tested and verified.
Squid-inspired camo works with light
The research team is eyeing the squid-inspired camouflaging material for military camouflage, smart displays, anti-counterfeiting technology and information storage.
Video: Copper coating promises to prevent healthcare associated infection
The copper coating features a microscopically rough texture that reportedly prevents the growth of bacteria. UBC researchers suggest this coating prevents a larger range of pathogens than current copper coatings.
New robot can traverse narrow pipes, clear blockages
The in-pipe robot features six foldable crawler arms surrounding a robot body that can maneuver through pipe sizes of 15 cm to 31 cm.
Teledyne Flir to develop bio-chemical threat mapping tool
The technology is intended to protect soldiers conducting reconnaissance and decontamination missions, enabling them to visualize chem-bio threats and receive real-time support.
Video: Robotic system performs full and partial knee arthroplasties
The maker of the CORI system suggests that procedures performed with the robotic solution result in less pain, fewer revisions and greater patient satisfaction following surgery.
Material inactivates 100% of COVID-19 in just half an hour
Using laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing techniques, the team created a microporous architecture to measure the antiviral performance of 3D-printing material cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo).
COVID-19 robot ensures social distances are maintained
The robot uses a system to categorize people in violation of social distancing rules, sorting them into different groups and prioritizing them based on whether they are moving or stationary.
Jazeera Paints becomes the first company in MENA to offer certified fire-proofing paints
Fire-proofing paints are an important component of building safety and security. They help prevent the spread of fire and limit the impact a fire has on the building.