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AMETEK Land NIR-B 3XR Mitigates Safety Challenges and Promotes Productivity Gains
Hydrogen use is on the rise, fueled by such demands as more stringent motor vehicle emission regulations and an increase in per capita vehicle ownership globally.
Evaporation for Wastewater Disposal: The Environmentally-Friendly Option
When it comes to wastewater disposal, is there a safer and more environmentally-friendly alternative to injection wells?
Transmission Line Could Bring Texas Wind to the Southeast
Southern Cross is a ±500 kilovolt high voltage direct current transmission line with a base load capacity of 2,000 megawatts.
Toyota Tests Hybrid Power Generation System
The scheme combines solid oxide fuel cells and micro gas turbines.
Indoor Temperature Variation Can Benefit Health
According to a recent study, exposure to environments outside a comfortable temperature could help tackle major metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, and should be reflected in modern building practices.
Common Pesticide Damages Honey Bees Ability to Fly
Biologists at the University of California San Diego have demonstrated for the first time that a widely used pesticide can significantly impair the ability of otherwise healthy honey bees to fly, raising concerns about how pesticides affect their capacity to pollinate and the long-term effects on the health of honey bee colonies.
Opportunity Charging for Electric Buses in the UK
Buses are charged in three to six minutes while waiting at terminal bus stops equipped with fast-charging infrastructure.
New Sensor Increases Smartwatch Battery Life
Nearly 80 percent of the battery power in smartwatches is used up by the heart-rate monitor. But a new generation of sensors developed by EPFL startup ActLight consumes five times less energy.
First International Standard for Sustainable Procurement
The standard seeks to ensure that every step along the supply chain is adhering to a sustainable approach to business.
Using Light to Manipulate Water May Open Door to New Microfluidic Diagnostic Devices
The project could be used to separate oil from water at an oil drilling rig or for use in repealing water from a surface
Detecting Climate Change Fingerprints on Extreme Weather
A group of researchers, led by Noah Diffenbaugh of Stanford, is developing an outline for a four-step “framework” for testing whether global warming has contributed to record-setting weather events.
Uber and Embraer to Explore VTOLs for Commuters
Uber Elevate Network could allow the development and deployment of small electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles for urban commutes.
Compressors Cut Energy Costs for Large Manufacturing Facilities
High capacity compressors deliver up to a €40,000 ($43,734 USD) energy cost savings over a two-year period per compressor.
Britain Goes Coal-Free for 24 Hours, a First in 130 Years
The April 21 milestone is the first time the nation has not used coal to generate electricity since a coal-fired power plant opened in 1882 at Holborn Viaduct in London.
Subsidy-Free Wind Projects Awarded to DONG Energy
DONG Energy made bids to German authorities that include no subsidy on top of the wholesale electricity price, moving wind energy closer to parity with conventional generation resources.
Auto Plant Opens to Meet Indonesian Demand
The manufacturing plant will begin producing a sports utility vehicle, the Pajero Sport, which will be followed by an a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle and the COLT L300 light commercial vehicle.
Bonding Tapes: A Strong Option for Many Applications
Compared to fasteners, bonding tapes are faster and easier to apply, obsoletes the need for drilled holes which could cause leaks, and require much less labor time and cost to apply.
Are Machines Changing Our Values?
Are the machines we’ve come to rely upon causing us to abandon our core values?
Bombardier to Provide Rail Cars for Chinese Railroad
The contract for five 8-car trainsets is valued at $79 million and follows a separate contract for 144 high speed cars announced in early March.
New Ultrasonic Clothes Dryer Design Cuts Energy, Time and Lint
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and General Electric, have built a prototype ultrasonic clothes dryer that does not use heat.