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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.
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 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.
Changing Colors of Nanoparticles
Lawrence Livermore researchers have created a technique to change the color of assembled nanoparticles with an electrical stimulant.
A Once Forgotten Element Holds Promise for the Future of Electronics
Discovered more than 100 years ago, black phosphorus was soon forgotten when there was no apparent use for it. In what may prove to be one of the great comeback stories of electrical engineering, it now stands to play a crucial role in the future of electronic and optoelectronic devices.
3-D Printing Glass Objects
A team of researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany has developed a way to 3-D print objects made of pure glass.
Video: Fuel Cell Truck to Ply the Port of Los Angeles
A zero-emission, proof-of-concept truck will demonstrate fuel cell use in heavy duty applications at the Port of Los Angeles, CA.
Making Batteries from Glass Bottles
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering have used waste glass bottles and a low-cost chemical process to create nanosilicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Premira Funds Acquiring DiversiTech
DiversiTech, North America's largest manufacturer of equipment pads and a leading supplier of components to the HVAC industry, is being acquired by global private equity firm Premira from an affiliate of The Jordan Company LP.
Hydrogen Energy System Provides Power for Rail Station
Solar, hydrogen, battery, and fuel cell technologies provide electric power for daily operations and emergency situations.
Adjusting Solar Panel Angles a Few Times a Year Makes Them More Efficient
New research from Binghamton University-State of New York could help U.S. residents save more energy, regardless of location, if they adjust the angles of solar panels four to five times a year.
Researchers Develop Membranes That Remove Viruses from Drinking Water
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have developed novel ultrafiltration membranes that improve the virus-removal process from treated municipal wastewater used for drinking in water-scarce cities.
New Technique Shrinks Photonic Integrated Devices, Could Transform Optical Communication
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have invented a highly efficient method to control light propagating in confined pathways, also known as waveguides, by using nano-antennas.
New Battery Coating Could Improve Smart Phones and Electric Vehicles
High performing lithium-ion batteries are a key component of laptops, smart phones and electric vehicles.
Milestone for Most Powerful Tidal Turbine
The world's largest tidal turbine has reached full-rated power at the European Marine Energy Centre, Orkney.
Thermoelectrics Development for High-temp Waste Heat Recovery
Thermoelectric materials based on silicon nanowires feature conversion efficiencies of 10+% and the ability to operate at 800 C (1472 F).
Avoiding Industrial Downtime by Filtering Lubricating Oils
One way to protect the turbines is by implementing lubricating oils that guard against the wear-and-tear on moving parts within a turbine, as well as assist in other ways, such as heat transfer and protection against corrosion.
Improved Plasma Process for 3D Objects
Plasmas have long been used in industry to clean surfaces or to process them such that materials like paints or glues adhere to them more effectively.
New Method for 3-D Printing Extraterrestrial Materials
When humans begin to colonize the moon and Mars, they will need to be able to make everything from small tools to large buildings using the limited surrounding resources.