MIDDLETON―Heartland Farms Wind in Gratiot County is producing clean energy for Michigan homes and businesses, Consumers Energy announced. Heartland Farms Wind―Consumers’ fifth wind project―features 72 turbines that can provide 201 megawatts of energy. That’s enough to power about 80,000 households. The Chicago-based power generation development and operations company Invenergy built the project, and Consumers Energy took
OSAKA, Japan – Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd, is developing a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero emission ship demonstration experiment. The engine utilizes hydrogen as a fuel, emitting no CO2 during combustion. In parallel with the hydrogen engine development, YPT will
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle? It depends. University of Michigan researchers say that where you live matters. For instance, a midsize SUV costs more to own in Detroit than in San Francisco—one of the most expensive cities in the country. Cumulative recurring costs for a
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor has installed 219 solar systems as of Dec. 14, making 2023 the biggest year for solar installations in the city’s history. Combined, the installations added over 1.8 MW of solar in Ann Arbor and brought solar adoptions rates to 4% of all residential households. With yet another strong year of
SAN DIEGO - A new wearable device generates energy from the sweat droplets on your fingertips, and it could one day replace batteries in items like Fitbits. A team of researchers from UC San Diego has developed a plaster-like strip to be worn on the finger, which can produce electricity whenever it is pressed and also convert it
SYDNEY - If you listen to the dreamers, hydrogen is the magical fuel of the future that can replace everything from the petrol in your car to the coal in a steelworks. Hype around hydrogen has been building in Australia since at least 2018. Every government has a hydrogen strategy. Hydrogen has been promoted as a replacement for our coal and
PITTSBURGH - SAE International has chosen MAHLE’s positioning system as the global standard for wireless EV charging, a move that closes a final gap in standardizing inductive charging for electric vehicles. MAHLE’s cross-manufacturer solution paves the way for a rapid, comprehensive introduction of alternatives to wired, plug-in charging for electric- and hybrid-electric vehicles. Wireless EV
YPSILANTI– The U.S. Department of Energy announced that LuxWall, Inc. is one of seven U.S. companies selected to receive funds to strengthen clean energy supply chains and accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing. According to the press release, $275 million will be assigned to projects that “boost U.S. manufacturing, strengthen domestic clean energy supply chains, and revitalize energy communities.” The $31.7
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those piercing-cyan-blue beaches at vacation spots around the world: “It’s like a screensaver!” says Jon Favreau’s character Joey in Couple’s Retreat. We’re going to look at the world’s clearest water beach. Countless blue-clear beaches around the world provide incredible opportunities to snorkel or
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year, according to market research studies using data from September and October. The cheaper prices might bode well for buyers, but they raise concerns that low resale values could hurt EV adoption among mainstream consumers. The falling prices also add fuel
