Engineering
Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype developed at the University of Michigan has demonstrated.
May 19, 2025
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Engineering
Scientists at the University of Bristol in collaboration with the University of Salford have uncovered the root cause behind the particularly irritating noise produced by boundary layer ingesting (BLI) engines—a key technology ...
May 15, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists say they have created a methodology that could replace two diesel engines powering a ferry boat with pneumatic propellers.
Apr 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Switching from diesel to electric trains dramatically improved the air quality aboard the San Francisco Bay Area's Caltrain commuter rail line, reducing riders' exposure to the carcinogen black carbon by an average of 89%, ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
When the International Maritime Organization enacted a mandatory cap on the sulfur content of marine fuels in 2020, with an eye toward reducing harmful environmental and health impacts, it left shipping companies with several ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Increasing energy demands and problems associated with burning fossil fuels have heightened interest in more sustainable energy sources, such as sunlight. But there are still areas where carbon-based fuel remains the standard, ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Cargo transport is responsible for an enormous carbon footprint. Between 2010 and 2018, the transport sector generated about 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To address this problem, experts are looking for alternative, ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Nickel's role in the future of electric vehicle batteries is clear: It's more abundant and easier to obtain than widely used cobalt, and its higher energy density means longer driving distances between charges.
Mar 12, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
More electric vehicles are on the road than ever before. But a recent global survey has found that some EV owners—about 46% in the U.S.—have considered switching back to a gasoline car. The top reason: charging. While average ...
Mar 5, 2025
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