HEADLINES ARCHIVE
PV Growth Likely to Remain Strong Through 2016, IHS Says
Global 2016 PV module revenue is forecast to hit $41.9 billion, exceeding the previous record set in 2010 by 4%.
Robot Aces Self-Awareness Test
Nao robot passes a wise-men puzzle proving it understood the problem.
Smart Cities Initiative Launched by White House and Corporations
More than $160 million will fund the smart cities initiative announced by the White House on September 14.
Layering Delivers Graphene to 3D Form
Researchers closer to transforming high-quality 2D graphene sheets into 3D macroscopic structures.
Researchers Tout LED That Is Reliable, Low Cost and Sustainable
Approach could cut LED costs by as much as 90% from current methods that rely on rare-earth elements.
Auto Industry Now the Third Largest Market for Power Semiconductors, IHS Says
Industry was particularly strong in advanced driver assistance systems and infotainment systems.
Ericsson-Led Research Breaks Silicon Photonics Integration Barriers
Single silicon photonics chip houses thousands of optical circuits.
48 Volts: Time for a Jolt to Vehicle Performance?
The timing of 48 V largely depends on European emission and fuel efficiency requirements. However, the U.S. and Japan are not far behind.
Technique Lowers Cost of Energy-Efficient Embedded Computer Systems
Prototype boasts 95% efficiency and component costs of $0.50.
Renault Launches Fuel-Efficient Distribution Truck Project
The Efficient Distribution Truck project aims to design a prototype Renault Trucks D Wide Euro 6 with a refrigerated body.
Electronics Innovation Hub Gains Federal Funding
Defense Department awards $75 million to fund institute to develop electronic systems with flexible sensors.
Google Patent for Pothole-Avoiding Sensor Technology
The information would be used for mapping applications to route drivers away from the potholes and toward better roads.
Consumers in Germany, UK Outline Technology Picks for New Vehicles, IHS Reports
More than 4,000 vehicle owners who intend to buy a new vehicle within the next 36 months were surveyed, representing four key automotive markets, the U.S., China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
New Analysis Method Finds Internet Browser Security Flaws
Researchers from Georgia Tech developed a cybersecurity analysis method that discovered 11 previously unknown Internet browser security flaws.
Supercapacitor Design Offers High Energy Storage Capacity
Hybrid silica sol-gel material provides electrical energy storage capacity that rivals some batteries.
Boxfish Shell Inspires Materials for Flexible Electronics
The feature's unique armor draws its strength from hexagon-shaped scales and the connections between them.
Cyberattack Protection for IoT Devices
Icon Labs’ security management software suite is intended to protect Internet of Things and embedded devices against cyberattack.
New External Power Adaptor Efficiency Regulations Take Effect in February
The new regulations increase the minimum efficiency regulations, as well as expand the range of products applicable under the standard.
Chinese Automotive Semiconductor Revenues to Hit $6.2 Billion in 2015, IHS Says
Growth drivers are semiconductors used in powertrains, infotainment and body-convenience electronic systems.
Scientists Warn Against Artificial Intelligence Use in Arms Race
Mass production a possibility given that robotics require few costly or hard-to-obtain raw materials.