CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Earth is barreling toward “uncharted climate territory” and on track to become uninhabitable for three and six billion people by the end of the century, a new report found. The research, led by Oregon State University scientists, casts dire warnings, saying big changes are needed now. The State of the Climate
AUSTRALIA - Down Under, something electrifying is brewing, and no, it's not another Crocodile Dundee movie. Australian researchers are boasting of a major leap in the battery world, potentially changing the game for electric vehicles and smartphones alike. The name of the game changer? The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery. Developed at Monash University in Melbourne, the
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator has received a $125,000 grant from the Kirkland, Wash.-based Breakthrough Energy Foundation to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy and in other technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Centrepolis Accelerator Executive Director Dan Radomski joins MITech TV to explain how the money will be spent. More info at Centrepolis
WASHINGTON DC - The world has to add or replace 49.7 million miles of transmission lines by 2040 in order for countries to meet their climate goals and to achieve energy security priorities, according to a new report published by the International Energy Agency on Tuesday. That amount is roughly equivalent to the total number of
SANTANDER, Spain - Last week at the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, energy company Soleolico introduced what it calls the world’s first wind turbine with photovoltaic panels anchored on rotating blades that capture wind and solar energy to generate electricity 24/7. Soleolico terms it as ‘sails,’ where its technology encapsulates a patented magnetic system to calibrate the
AUSTIN, Texas - For those of you new to the topic, hydrogen is the lube that greases the gears of the modern industrial society and its food systems. Hydrogen is the foundational input for fuels, fertilizers, refinery operations, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, health drinks, and more. In terms of the global supply chain, though, hydrogen is the
DETROIT - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel asked the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) Chair to investigate DTE Energy’s eBill program. The eBill program automatically enrolls a customer in DTE’s paperless billing program without any affirmative consent by the customer. It could pose hardships to customers who are unaware and not monitoring email accounts for
WASHINGTON DC - The proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 would cost General Motors $6.5 billion in fines and Chrysler parent Stellantis $3 billion, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The American Automotive Policy Council, representing GM, Stellantis and Ford Motor said in a letter to
ANN ARBOR — It could cost Ann Arbor anywhere from $281 million to $1.15 billion to take over DTE Energy’s distribution system and business in the city, according to a new study. And that’s excluding some big substation costs. The city has released a long-awaited feasibility study report looking at options to achieve the city’s energy goals,
TOLEDO - Automakers are pivoting towards a future less dependent on fossil fuels as concerns about climate change and sustainability surge. Long-standing companies such as Jeep are taking steps to re-engineer their most iconic models to fall in line with the shift toward electric vehicles. The historic SUV manufacturer is underway with executing a comprehensive
