Nickel hub "apocalyptic" for uncontacted Indonesia tribe, say NGOs
Deforestation at one of Indonesia's largest nickel processing hubs is threatening an Indigenous group that is among the country's last uncontacted tribes, rights groups allege......»»
Taiwanese makers interested in making EV components in Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based ICT and electronic component makers, in a bid to enter EV (electric vehicle) supply chains, are interested in setting up factories in Southeast Asian countries, especially Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia which are likely to become new pr.....»»
Nickel-laden black gold converts CO2 to chemicals using solar energy and green hydrogen
CO2 hydrogenation with green hydrogen is one of the best processes to combat climate change and can provide a single solution to three challenging problems, 1) excessive CO2 levels, 2) the temporal mismatch between solar electricity production and de.....»»
Ford will spend $3.5 billion to build lithium iron phosphate battery plant
The plant will employ 2,500 workers when it opens in 2026. Enlarge / On the left, a nickel cobalt manganese battery cell; on the right, a lithium iron phosphate cell. (credit: Ford) The US is getting yet another new elec.....»»
Technology and digital strategies could bring more tourists back to Indonesia
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and has been devastating for human life. Global tourism collapsed as tourist arrivals decreased by 71% in 2021......»»
Investigation of NiFe-based catalysts for water oxidation in different pH electrolytes
Renewable electricity driven water splitting offers a green and sustainable way to produce hydrogen (H2). The key to improving the water splitting efficiency is an efficient electrocatalyst. Non-noble nickel iron (NiFe)-based electrocatalysts are amo.....»»
Knock at the Cabin review: Bautista elevates Shyamalan’s familiar apocalypse
Dave Bautista delivers a standout performance in Knock at the Cabin and elevates M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic thriller......»»
Sea level rise may threaten Indonesia"s status as an archipelagic country
The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report found global sea levels have been rising at an accelerated rate. As an archipelagic state with more than 17,000 islands stretching over 80,000 kilometers of coastline, Indonesia sh.....»»
Stellantis strikes nickel sulphate supply deal with Terrafame
Finnish company Terrafame will supply the nickel sulphate for Stellantis’s EV battery needs......»»
Quake shakes east Indonesia, south Philippines; no tsunami
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook eastern Indonesia and southern Philippines on Wednesday, with no damage immediately reported and no tsunami warning issued......»»
Tesla, BYD finalizing deals to invest in Indonesia EV space
Tesla Inc. as well as Chinese automaker BYD and South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. are finalizing deals to invest in Indonesia's electric-vehicle industry, said a senior minister......»»
The 5 best TV shows and movies you should watch if you liked HBO’s The Last of Us
If you liked HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us and are craving more post-apocalyptic zombie mayhem, these 5 TV shows and movies should satisfy your appetite......»»
Developing a weak-acid washing strategy for layered nickel-rich cathodes
New work on developing a weak-acid washing strategy for layered nickel-rich cathodes was published in Energy Material Advances......»»
Strong earthquake shakes western Indonesia, no tsunami alert
A strong undersea earthquake shook western Indonesia Monday morning. But there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties......»»
Indigenous tech group asks Apache Foundation to change its name
Identity as a "last tribe" is simplification and erasure, indigenous group says. Enlarge / A 2015 photo by Zaheda Bhorat (shared by Rich Bowen) showing many of the original Apache Software Foundation's creators, with co-founder J.....»»
Nickel nanowires enhance microwave absorption, study finds
In a study published in Advanced Materials Interfaces, a research team led by Prof. Wang Hui and associate Prof. Sheng Zhigao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences reported the synthesis of polyvinyl.....»»
New Indonesia capital imperils ancient Eden with "ecological disaster"
The twisting road that leads to Indonesia's future capital is lined with dense rainforest and pockets of plantations, punctuated every so often with monkeys enjoying a laze out on the tarmac......»»
Why does ECGO EVmoto switch from battery-swapping to charging?
Electric motorcycle manufacturer ECGO EVmoto introduced its lineup of e-motorcycles of three different sizes for bikers in Indonesia. Sales kicked off in February 2022, targeting ride-sharing contract bikers in need of large seats, long driving range.....»»
What are mud volcanoes?
Mud volcanoes form when a combination of mud, fluids, and gases erupt at the Earth’s surface. Enlarge / Engineers have tried to corral a mud volcano in Indonesia that has covered more than 1,700 acres with mud (credit: Eka Dhar.....»»
Palm kernel product imported for use on dairy farms may actually be harmful to cows
Each year, New Zealand imports about 2 million tons of palm kernel expeller (PKE), a by-product of palm-oil processing in Indonesia and Malaysia, to feed dairy cows, at a cost of NZ$800 million......»»
Indonesia to subsidize US$5,000 for every sale of locally produced EV
Indonesia is planning to offer incentives for makers of electric cars and motorbikes, and a 40% of TKDN (domestic component level) may be required for the vehicles to be eligible for the incentives, according to a local manufacturer......»»