Remember when “quinoa” and “acai” were just words you wondered how to pronounce? Now we find them in the aisles of every grocery store and on the menus of many a fast-casual lunch chain. What if the next health craze wasn’t centered on our food, but on our built environment? The water, air, and materials […]
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U.S. move to EVs will aid in fixing climate policies
According to Climate Action Tracker, America’s climate policies as outlined in the Paris international climate Agreement are rated as “critically insufficient.” Sadly, the international rating comes at a time when a greater commitment on a global scale is needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change. It also comes at a time when, in the […]
New Energy Behind Longer-Lasting Batteries
Ohio researchers are developing a new battery that can last longer between charges, coming as welcome news to iPhone users who recently learned Apple is slowing down older phones to preserve battery life. Research is underway at the University of Akron where Dr. Yu Zhu has a prototype he and his assistants are testing. He […]
Strike testing suitability of Burke graphite for lithium-ion batteries
Flotation tests conducted by Perth-based Independent Metallurgical Operations at Strike Resources’ high-grade Burke graphite project, in Queensland, have confirmed that a concentrate of purity in excess of 95% and up to 99% total graphitic carbon (TGC) can be produced using a standard flotation process. ASX-listed Strike is now preparing further samples of high-purity graphite concentrate, to be used to determine its suitability for use […]
Somerset Hipercar does 0-100mph in 3.8 seconds
Ariel is building a gas-turbine-electric 1,180bhp car capable of 0-100mph in 3.8 seconds. The Ariel Hipercar started as a project put up, by Ariel, to Innovate UK under Innovate’s low-carbon vehicle R&D initiative. Ariel received a £2 million grant and the new funding is expected to take the project through to first production in 2020. […]
Insight Over Civic Hybrid a No-Brainer, Says Honda
American Honda is taking a crack at another dedicated hybrid, reusing the Insight name and preferring not to do another hybrid variant of its Civic. While it would have been relatively easy to do another hybrid version of its best-selling compact car – the new third-generation Insight rides on the current-gen Civic’s platform – it wouldn’t have […]
