Shell opens first megawatt EV charging station for land AND sea

  • June 19, 2024
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Shell Marine just opened a novel new megawatt charging station designed to service both land-based and ocean-going battery-electric vehicles. Dubbed “Megawatt Charging System” by Shell Marine, the DCFC station is fitted with two unique boom arms, one to service trucks and one to service boats. Shell hopes the design will help reduce the costs associated […]

Trade wars escalate as Chinese automakers request retaliatory tariffs on cars imported from EU

  • June 19, 2024
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As anticipated, China and its massive network of EV OEMs are not pleased with the EU Commission’s recent decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-built vehicles. In retaliation, Chinese automakers have implored their government to increase tariffs on imported European cars. Today’s automotive trade news is the latest jab thrown in an ongoing bout between China […]

Oxford sets a new world record for solar panel efficiency

  • June 19, 2024
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Oxford PV, a spin-off from the University of Oxford, says it’s achieved a new world record for solar panel efficiency. The 60-cell residential-size solar panel has achieved a conversion efficiency – the percentage of solar energy shining on a panel converted into electricity – of 26.9%, surpassing the current best silicon panels […]

Electric, autonomous tech + EV demand driving mining equipment market growth

  • June 19, 2024
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Battery-powered Scooptram; image by Epiroc Rising demand for nickel, lithium, and phosphates combined with the natural benefits of electrification are driving the adoption of electric mining machines. At the same time, a persistent operator shortage is boosting demand for autonomous machines. The combined factors listed above are rapidly accelerating the rate at which machines that […]

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Americans With Food Allergies Are Getting a Bad Deal

  • June 19, 2024
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This article was originally published by Undark Magazine. When Ina Chung, a Colorado mother, first fed packaged foods to her infant, she was careful to read the labels. Her daughter was allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so products containing those ingredients were out. So were foods with labels that said they “may contain” the […]

Driving oncology research progress through access to early-phase trials

  • June 19, 2024
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The START Center for Cancer Research represents a global team of leading investigators in medical oncology, driven by a commitment to improving clinical trial access for patients treated in community oncology centres. Emiliano Calvo, MD, PhD, and Victor Moreno, MD, PhD, serve as Directors of Clinical Research at START Madrid-CIOCC and START Madrid-FJD, respectively. As […]

Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests

  • June 19, 2024
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As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. I’ve had the pleasure of covering electric boats for years, where I’ve […]