Ford Motor Company, in a partnership with the Chinese CATL, announced that it will invest $3.5 billion in a battery plant for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Michigan. The plant will be located near Marshall, Michigan, and will have the goal of offering lower-cost Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, that are capable of faster recharging – a […]
Read MoreManufacturers have used nickel to produce s batteries for over a century. In fact, Nickel was the key driver of the battery revolution in the 20th Century. From Nickel-cadmium (NiCAD) batteries to longer-lasting metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, these batteries changed how we worked and lived. The 1990s saw the first major use of nickel-containing […]
Read MoreWorldwide many countries are reducing their reliance on fossil fuels by boosting renewable-energy output. However, to rely on these inherently variable and inconsistent renewable energy sources like solar and wind, we need to tackle renewable energy’s storage problem. Now, scientists have developed an innovative technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage (UGES) to solve this issue. […]
Read MoreThe German company H2FLY, which specializes in creating hydrogen-electric aviation by developing hydrogen fuel cells for the aviation industry, will begin a project for constructing a hydrogen aviation center, called the Center of Excellence for Hydrogen in Aviation. The project shall be finished by the end of 2024 and is solely built for the purpose […]
Read MoreBack in 2019, NASA teased the first photos of the X-57, an experimental airplane powered entirely by electricity that promises less noise and 500% better efficiency. Now the plane is set for its first flight this year. X-57 is preparing to fly after years of tests and experiments. The electric plane has all-electric 14 propellers […]
Read MoreNickel (NI) is a low-cost, highly versatile industrial material. A transition element with a mixture of ferrous and non-ferrous properties, it’s widely used in manufacturing an exceptionally wide variety of products thanks to its chemical and physical properties. Nickel and nickel alloys are ideal for many aerospace, chemical, and petrochemical processing applications because of their […]
Read MoreThe US aviation industry predicts a strong demand for air travel, particularly long-haul international travel in 2023. Travel demand has risen sharply in the fourth quarter of 2022, leading to optimistic expectation of a continued uptick in 2023. But the economic outlook, rising labor and operation costs still challenge the growth. American Airlines, JetBlue Airways […]
Read MoreThe introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a significant role in ensuring that devices operate smoothly and consistently. We may now picture cranes and specialized vehicles or containers being connected to the internet. Sateliot, a worldwide satellite operator, announced a collaboration with Sensefinity, an AI-focused IT solution provider, to deploy 5G IoT technologies. […]
Read MoreResearchers have developed various Ai systems in recent years that can diagnose cancer from photos with greater speed, accuracy, and even more information. This has sparked a lot of interest in the sector. Novocure, a global oncology business, announced earlier this week the completion of a successful trial using tumor-treating electric fields in the treatment […]
Read MoreResearchers at the University of Kent have developed an innovative shock-absorbing material capable of absorbing supersonic projectile impacts. Scientists foresee this material could revolutionize both the defense and planetary science sectors. Led by Professors Ben Goult and Jen Hiscock, the team has explored the natural shock-absorbing abilities of a protein called talin for this research. […]
Read MoreAs nations around the world mull easing limitations imposed by the Covid-19, global tourism is projected to resume this year, suggesting revenue growth in the aviation industry. After three years of upheaval, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is anticipating favorable shifts in the aerospace industry as we head into the new year. In an […]
Read MoreThe Stuttgart Airport in Germany now offers complete, fully-autonomous valet parking services for customers that are using the P6 parking operated by APCOA. The “Automated Valet Parking” service started after the German Federal Motor Transport Authority granted approval to Bosch and Mercedes-Benz. Vehicles that are able to use this service are the Mercedes EQS, and […]
Read MoreRolls-Royce has announced that the construction of its massive UltraFan engine was complete and is preparing to test it. This biggest-ever engine was transported from its build workshop into the OEM’s specially designed Testbed 80 in Derby, UK, where it has been mounted for testing. The initial tests which are expected to take place early next year […]
Read MoreThe German car manufacturer BMW Group begins with a low-volume production and testing of the iX5 – an X5-based SUV with a fuel-cell system and an electric motor. The SUV was preliminarily presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2019, but will start with actual testing in real-life conditions in 2023 in selected regions. As […]
Read MoreThe development of sewing robots, which are now capable of literally sewing your jeans, marks a significant step forward in the movement toward automation that is taking place in the apparel industry. The American clothing company Levi’s is developing robots in charge of sewing its notorious jeans. When put into practice, these robots, however, are […]
Read MoreAhead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA), the country’s largest airport, unveiled a beautiful and massive indoor forest-like garden at the center of the new terminal. This expansion will contribute to a beautiful, breathtaking, and unique passenger experience during their stay at this airport. Additionally, the new […]
Read MoreNASA’s Artemis Moon mission, the most powerful and inspirational space mission in 2022, was successfully launched on November 16. The Artemis 1 mission, carrying out the Space Launch System (SLS) and the Orion spacecraft lifted off the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:47 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday. The launch is part of […]
Read MoreAfter the pandemic postponed the start of the Terminal 6 project at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, the brand-new terminal will start with the construction phase at the beginning of 2023, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the environmental approval. The project will be developed in two phases, and the completion […]
Read MoreWaymo recently launched a round-the-clock driverless passenger transport service in San Francisco. The launch of the service was presented after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) permitted Waymo to participate in the Driverless Pilot program for autonomous passenger transport services. Therefore, Waymo can deliver such services in San Francisco, as well as in parts of […]
Read MoreThe German company H2FLY with its partners successfully passed the vibration and Leakage Test at Air Liquide. H2FLY is a developer of fuel cell technology and integrated a liquid hydrogen tank into the HY4 aircraft. This presents an important step for their Project HEAVEN program and for achieving zero-emission commercial flights operation. The company is […]
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