Advertisements


Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs

Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsFeb 2nd, 2024

New catalyst brings commercial high-efficiency zinc-air batteries closer to reality

The effective conversion from fossil fuel-based to renewable energy sources requires cost-efficient, high-capacity, rechargeable batteries. Zinc-air batteries (ZAB) can theoretically store large amounts of energy, but current technologies require the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Biden"s EV and climate agenda ramps up ahead of election

Over the last three months, the federal government has announced programs that will impact zero-emissions vehicles in a push for green transportation......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

New precision measurement program advances understanding of proton halos

In May 2022, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU), launched its precision measurement program. Staff from FRIB's Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility take high-energy, rare-isotope beams generated at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Scientists identify crucial detail essential for the production of hydrogen from algae enzymes

Under certain conditions, some algae are able to produce hydrogen—a much sought-after green energy source. Its production takes place in the unique catalytic center of the unicellular algae and is only possible if certain cofactors of the relevant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Enhancing nanofibrous acoustic energy harvesters with AI

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI), have employed artificial intelligence techniques to improve the design and production of nanofibers used in wearable nanofiber acoustic energy harvesters (NAEH). These acoustic de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Researchers use AI to accelerate the chase for safer, better batteries

As the clean transition drives uptake of electric vehicles and energy storage for an electricity grid with ever greater dependence on variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, the danger from battery fires grows as well. To limit this.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Biden to appoint UAW President Fain to Export Council

The White House intends to appoint UAW President Shawn Fain to the President's Export Council to advise the Biden administration on policies and regulations that affect U.S. trade......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions given major boost

Amazon has been given a boost by the Federal Aviation Administration as it seeks to expand its drone delivery program......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Controlling ion transport for a blue energy future: Research highlights the potential of nanopore membranes

Blue energy has the potential to provide a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In simple terms, it involves harnessing the energy produced when the ions in a salt solution move from high to low concentrations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Nectarivores: A world of sweet-toothed critters

If you have a sweet tooth, you'll be familiar with the burst of energy known as a sugar rush. But what if your survival depended on it? Would you love it as much? Animals get the nutrients they need from different sources......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Twin NASA satellites are ready to help gauge Earth"s energy balance

A pair of new shoebox-size NASA satellites will help unravel an atmospheric mystery that's bedeviled scientists for years: how the behavior of clouds and water vapor at Earth's polar regions affects our planet's climate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Ecobee Smart Thermostat gets grid stability automation

Ecobee has released an update today that’s part of its eco+ Community Energy Savings feature that helps users work with others in their area to prevent power outages. The new automation can adjust the but users can still take manual control at any.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes

When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Fracking wastewater has “shocking” amount of clean-energy mineral lithium

40% of US need for lithium could be covered by Pennsylvania's fracking byproduct. Enlarge / A hydro-fracking drilling pad for oil and gas operates October 26, 2017 in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. (credit: A fracking drilling.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Abandoned farmlands could play a role in fighting climate change. A study shows exactly where they are

Farmland is often a battleground in the fight against climate change. Solar panels and energy crops are pitted against food production, while well-intended policy choices can create incentives for farmers to till up new lands, releasing even more hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

New wind speed sensor uses minimal power for advanced weather tracking

Researchers have unveiled a pioneering breeze wake-up anemometer (B-WA), employing a rolling-bearing triboelectric nanogenerator (RB-TENG) that provides a new strategy for low-energy consumption environmental monitoring. The ability of the B-WA to op.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Research team shows theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm

In a new paper in Science Advances, researchers at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Quantinuum have demonstrated clear evidence of a quantum algorithmic speedup for the quantum approximate optimiza.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Google accused of secretly tracking drivers with disabilities

Google recklessly violated privacy laws to spike ad profits, lawsuit says. Enlarge (credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete | Moment) Google needs to pump the brakes when it comes to tracking sensitive information shared with DMV.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

U.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns

Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesd.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Novel carbon nanotube yarns can generate electricity from waste heat

In line with global efforts towards sustainability, the development of energy harvesting technologies has become a top research priority. Although renewable energy sources like wind and solar power have recently taken the spotlight, waste heat also s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024