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Hydrogen Storage Material, Magnesium Hydride Study Could Pave Way for Better Fuel Tanks

The dream of a cleaner, greener transportation future burns brightly in the promise of hydrogen-fueled, internal combustion engine automobiles. Modern-day versions of such vehicles run hot, finish clean and produce only pure water as a combustion byproduct.

1 Jul 2015

New Study Shows How Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Due to Climate Change Affect Freshwater Fish

Pink salmon that begin life in freshwater with high concentrations of carbon dioxide, which causes acidification, are smaller and may be less likely to survive, according to a new study from UBC.

1 Jul 2015

BMW Group and NTU Singapore Launch New Electromobility Research Programme

BMW Group and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) today launched a new electromobility research programme, involving the all-electric BMW i3 and plug-in hybrid sports car BMW i8 that runs on electricity and petrol.

1 Jul 2015

New Report Shows Secondary Particles from Gasoline Combustion Directly Damage Lung Tissue

Particulate matter from gasoline engines is harmful to our airways, regardless of whether the engines are a bit older or comply with recent EU standards. Fine dust particles allow pathogens to enter the lungs easier. Researchers at the University of Bern and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have shown this conducting a realistic laboratory experiment.

1 Jul 2015

Scientists Reveal Story of Dramatic Climatic Change in Southern Sahara

Researchers from Royal Holloway, Birkbeck and Kings College, University of London used satellite images to map abandoned shore lines around Palaeolake Mega-Chad, and analysed sediments to calculate the age of these shore lines, producing a lake level history spanning the last 15,000 years.

1 Jul 2015

SunEdison and TerraForm Power Acquire Atlantic Power's 521MW Wind Power Plants Portfolio

SunEdison, Inc., the world's largest renewable energy development company, and TerraForm Power, Inc., an owner and operator of clean energy power plants, today announced the closing of the acquisition of Atlantic Power's 521-megawatt (MW) portfolio of operating wind power plants.

30 Jun 2015

Emirates Insolaire Reports Successful Installation of Coloured Solar Panels on a Building Façade in Lausanne

Emirates Insolaire LLC, a pioneer in the development and application of unique solar technologies and a joint venture of Dubai Investments PJSC [DI] and SwissINSO Holding Inc., has created history with the successful installation of the world’s first KromatixTM coloured solar panels on a building façade in Lausanne, Switzerland.

30 Jun 2015

Amyris Successfully Completes Renewable Diesel Demonstration Program with Volkswagen

Amyris, Inc., the industrial bioscience company, today announced the successful completion of a diesel demonstration program with Volkswagen of America, Inc. that was designed to test the commercial readiness of Amyris renewable diesel and its ability to enhance VW's innovative and advanced diesel technology.

30 Jun 2015

Superlite Coupe Drives Across the USA On One Tank of NEXBTL Renewable Diesel

Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel.

30 Jun 2015

High Clusters of Atopic Asthma Found in Children Born in Toronto Area

Children who develop asthma in Toronto are more likely to have been born in a neighbourhood that has a high level of traffic-related air pollution, new research suggests.

29 Jun 2015

New Biodegradable Herding Agent Provides Eco-Friendly Oil Spill Solution

City College of New York researchers led by chemist George John have developed an eco-friendly biodegradable green "herding" agent that can be used to clean up light crude oil spills on water.

29 Jun 2015

Scientists Collect Images of Methane Seeps in Deep Arctic Ocean

Over a course of 12 days Dr. Giuliana Panieri and her colleagues from Centre for Arctic Gas Hydrate, Environment and Climate (CAGE) collected images from seven areas of known methane release in the Arctic Ocean. One of them was Vestnesa Ridge, with over 1000 active seep sites at the depth of over 1000 m.

29 Jun 2015

McInnis Cement Inks Biomass Cooperative Agreement with ACF - St. Elzear

McInnis Cement and the Forestry Cooperative Association - St. Elzear (ACF – St. Elzear) have announced the signing of a cooperative agreement to study the feasibility of using forest biomass as an auxiliary fuel for the cement plant under construction in Port-Daniel-Gascons.

29 Jun 2015

Electric Circuit: Two 400-V Fast-Charge Stations Now Available to Electric Vehicle Owners in Québec

The Electric Circuit is very pleased to announce that two 400-V fast-charge stations are now available to electric vehicle owners in Québec thanks to the support of Nissan Canada and under partnership agreements with AddÉnergie and CAA-Québec. One such station is located at the headquarters of AddÉnergie, at 2327, boulevard du Versant-Nord, at the intersection of AutoRoutes 440 and 740. The other fast-charge station is located outside of the offices of CAA-Québec, at 444, rue Bouvier, near autoroutes 40 and 973.

29 Jun 2015

Mersen Launches a Complete Range of 1500VDC PV Products for the Solar Market

Mersen is pleased to announce the launch of a complete portfolio of 1500VDC components for the growing solar market. This launch is a comprehensive product offering for early design into 1500VDC systems.

29 Jun 2015