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Battery Energy Storage Can Thank EVs for the Lift
A 65 MW project is coupling solar PV with battery energy storage, beating out natural gas for generating capacity for the hottest summer days.
Middle East Looks to Nukes as Power Demand Grows
Fossil fuels accounted for 97 percent of electricity production in the Middle East in 2017, the Energy Department says.
Porsche Mulls Plan to Develop Flying Passenger Vehicle
While it is expected that operation of the flying cars will mostly be automated, reports are that Porsche will still allow passengers some control over the flying vehicles, even for those passengers without pilot licenses.
Nanotech Eliminates Need for Refrigeration in Biospecimen Transport
Using an emerging class of nanomaterials, a team of researchers has developed a low-cost technique that creates a protective shield around protein biomarkers in biospecimens destined for long-distance travel.
New Compact Single Phase AC DIN-Rail Switch Mode Power Supplies
Carlo Gavazzi introduced two new single-phase AC DIN-rail switch mode power supply families in housings that are among the most compact available. The new Slimline Power Supplies include features and price points that are well-suited for a wide variety of markets and applications.
Uber Health will Let Those Without Smartphones Ride Safe
Uber has saved many from getting behind the wheel after too much to drink or gotten people to the airport when all one’s friends are busy. But now, with a new service, the ridehailing service is hoping to help people get to where they need when it comes to what’s most important — health.
Study of DNA in Cow Stomachs Could Aid Meat, Dairy Production
New research led by the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) focused on microbes found in a cow's rumen — the first of its four stomachs. The study paves the way for research to understand which types of microbe — such as bacteria — are best at helping cattle to extract energy from their food, experts say.
First A350-900ULR Ultra-Long Range Airliner Rolls Off the Assembly Line
Upon entering service with Singapore Airlines by the end of 2018, the A350-900ULR will have a longer range than any other jetliner, with the capability to fly up to 9,700 nautical miles (nmi) or 20 hours nonstop.
Asian Refineries Increasingly Fuel West Coast Air Traffic
The West Coast’s relative isolation from areas of production means that imports from South Korea, China and Japan have largely met the region’s growing jet fuel demand.
Japanese Utility Opts not to Restart Two Nukes
Ohi 1 and 2 have been offline since July 2011 and December 2011, respectively, and faced more than $7 billion in safety-related upgrades.
Rigless Plug and Abandonment of Gulf of Mexico Well
An expandable dual-string casing section-milling tool was used to successfully plug and abandon a well in the Gulf of Mexico. It was powered by a mud motor for truly rigless operation.
The Material Importance of Fit, Form and Function
The willingness to customize and the expertise to do it right, represent the value-added engineering culture at SMC.
The City of Dubai Announces Plans to Test the DNA of its 3 Million Residents
In what is being called an ambitious initiative, the city of Dubai has announced plans to test the DNA of all of its residents.
High-performance CO2 Reduction with Single Atom Catalyst
Single nickel atoms are an efficient, cost-effective catalyst for converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals.
Amazon Takes Pictures of Your Front Door as Proof of Package Delivery
As Amazon Logistics — the delivery arm of Amazon — grows, so too do the features offered by the company, including an option to receive pictures of delivered packages placed at or near entrances to customers’ homes.
LNG Shipment Sails as Cove Point Commissioning Continues
The $4 billion liquefaction facility in Maryland is undergoing final commissioning by Dominion Energy.
GE to Invest $400 million in 12 MW Offshore Wind Turbine
The Haliade-X turbine would have a tower height of 260 meters and a 220 meter diameter rotor.
Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine in the Works at GE
The company is embarking on a $400 million project to design and build a turbine that will produce 45 percent more energy than the largest turbine available.
World's First Plastic-Free Supermarket Aisle Debuts in Amsterdam
With global concern for plastic pollution mounting, a Netherlands-based grocery chain has devoted an entire aisle of its store to plastic-free goods.
Lockheed Martin to Build Laser Weapons for the U.S. Navy
The HELIOS program will bring together laser weapon, long-range ISR and counter-UAS capabilities.