Researchers form UC Berkeley Synthetic Biology Institute (SBI); Agilent first industry partner
An alliance of top researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has formed the UC Berkeley Synthetic Biology Institute (SBI) to advance efforts to engineer cells and biological systems in ways that promise to transform technology in health an…
Komatsu America introduces second-generation hybrid hydraulic excavator
Komatsu America Corp. recently introduced its second-generation hydraulic excavator, the HB215LC-1, into the North American market. The HB215LC-1 is the result of research and development building on the successful first generation Komatsu hybrid excav…
Mavizen to supply Advanced Nanophosphate Lithium Ion Battery Technology from A123 Systems
Mavizen, the technology, advisory and consulting arm of The eGrandPrix, announced a supply and distribution agreement with A123 Systems by which Mavizen will offer A123’s Nanophosphate lithium ion battery technology for two-wheeled high-performan…
Viability of Mitsubishi Heavy cellulosic ethanol technology verified; MHI looking to commercialize it with partners
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has successfully developed technology to produce cellulosic ethanol for automobile fuel satisfying the standards of the Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO) from feedstocks such as rice straw and bar…
Rush Enterprises Announces Promotions; Appoints New Senior Vice President
Rush Enterprises promoted Steven L. Keller to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer and Derrek Weaver to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Highlights from the New York Auto Show
Right off the bat, let me say that I am not…thrilled with my New York Auto Show coverage. That said, automakers ended the auto show season on a high note, and I’m happy I went.
I am not happy, however, with my Droid 2 going dead before I’d even…
Life cycle analysis of three battery chemistries for PHEVs and BEVs; environmental impacts higher than expected
Flow diagram of the battery system, defined by the functional
unit of 50 MJ stored and delivered to the powertrain. Credit: ACS, Majeau-Bettez et al. Click to enlarge.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have …
Kenansville post office on closing list
Kenansville residents rallied April 12 at a meeting with U.S. Postal Service officials hoping to persuade them not to close the Kenansville post office.
New Jersey Idling Ban to Start May 1
A ban on idling in New Jersey will go into effect on May 1 for pre-2007 model year trucks, despite local truckers’ efforts to get the law modified.
Rush Enterprises Announces Promotions; Appoints New Senior Vice President
Rush Enterprises promoted Steven L. Keller to senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer and Derrek Weaver to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.