Research: Batteries in Electric Vehicles can take 3 times longer to charge in coldest temperatures
Although it’s well known that electric vehicle battery efficiency and charging is impacted by temperature, new research from the Idaho Laboratory put hard numbers on the drops in energy — […]
Targeting 45% of all Electricity from Solar in the United States by 2050
On September 8, 2021, the Biden administration announced that the United States aims to produce 45% of electricity from solar energy sources by 2050. This announcement was made alongside the […]
The world’s largest carbon capture plant opens in Iceland — will pull 4,000 metric tons per year
A new facility started operations in Iceland on September 8th, 2021. Dubbed, “The Orca”, the installation is designed to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere – 4,000 metric tons […]
The New ispace Lunar Lander — Commercial space travel to the far side of the moon
Commercial space travel. It may sound like science fiction but it is a concept that promises to become a reality within this lifetime. Lunar travel is an industry that is […]
2021 Trends in Engineered Design and Engineering — Trending Technologies
In the past few years, technology innovation, architectural innovation, green technology and sustainability have all continued to shape engineered design and the engineering industry in general. Combining all of these […]
Blowing up the Moon for Water? Space Miners Aim to “Mine Water” as Early as 2023
The possibility to mine for water on the moon could allow permanent human settlement on the moon to be possible in the future, and mining projects could begin as soon […]
99.99% of Salt Removed from Sea Water with Innovative Nano-Filter — Important with Changing Global Weather
There is a new innovative technology that may finally be able to remove up to 99.99% of salt from seawater and provide millions of people around the world with access […]
Is There a Drop in Protection Rates for Vaccines Due to the Delta Variant of COVID-19?
There are emerging signs from Israel indicating that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may not be as effective against the COVID-19 delta variant. Although this is still a developing situation and […]
Engineered Design Breakthrough: Magnet-Free Electric Motor May Reduce Maintenance in Electric Cars
German automotive parts manufacturer MAHLE designed and engineered a breakthrough high-efficiency, magnet-free electric motor that could achieve levels of efficiency currently only seen in Formula E cars.[1] Scalable Technology and […]
Hydrogen Mileage World Record – Toyota Mirai Breaks Through: 623 miles or 1,003 km “Victory for Hydrogen vs. Electric”
Engineered Design Milestone: Toyota’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology eclipses competitors for 623 mile range in a zero-emissions automobile. In a massive victory for the hydrogen vs. electric battery debate, the […]
Wearable PPE Technology Including Sensors and Biometrics May Protect Workers from Viruses and Injury
Traditional personal protective equipment is normally designed to help protect workers when accidents happen and aid in responding to the aftermath of accidents. But modern technology looks to be revolutionizing […]
REE and American Axle & Manufacturing to co-develop new electric propulsion system for e-Mobility
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. (AAM) [NYSE: AXL], a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier of driveline and metal forming technologies, and REE Automotive (“REE”), a leader in e-Mobility, today […]