LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world could be facing a crucial tipping point. Scientists have predicted that, if the planet continues down this path, sea levels by 2100 could be at least 1.4 feet higher and up to 6.6 feet higher. That could wipe out entire
DEARBORN - The future Ford BlueOval City site has been under construction in Tennessee for roughly three years now, and even though the automaker’s plan for that site has changed amid weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles, it remains on track for completion, regardless. It’s unclear when Ford BlueOval City will actually open, but the 3,600-acre
TOKYO - Imagine an electric vehicle, powered by a new solid-state battery, that could travel nearly 750 miles on one charge, last 30 years and fully recharge in under 10 minutes. Could this be the Holy Grail of EV proliferation? After taking a back seat on EV implementation over the last decade with only one
ITHICA, NY - A Cornell University-led research team has developed a way to generate green hydrogen through solar-powered electrolysis of seawater. As an added bonus, it also produces potable water. A small hybrid solar distillation-water electrolysis device is key to the process, helping to produce 200 milliliters of hydrogen per hour with 12.6% energy efficiency, according
DETROIT - The North American Charging Standard plug, also known as NACS, SAE J3400, or by its original name, the Tesla plug, is quickly becoming the default charging plug in the U.S. and Canada. It is replacing the J1772 and CCS1 plugs, which were used on most EVs other than those of Tesla, Nissan, and Mitsubishi for
AUSTRALIA - It’s not every day that an experiment involving 1,700 merino sheep and solar panels makes headlines—but that’s exactly what’s happening in Australia. In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered that combining solar energy production with sheep grazing not only helps maintain clean energy sites, but may also enhance the quality of wool. Welcome
ANN ARBOR - A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away. “We envision this approach as something that EV battery manufacturers could adopt without major changes to existing factories,” said Neil
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced that construction has been completed at Pine River Solar Park located in mid-Michigan’s Pine River Township. The 80-megawatt renewable energy development has more than 180,000 solar panels and will generate enough clean energy to power nearly 20,000 homes. Pine River Solar is the second of DTE’s three new solar parks
ULSAN - South Korean scientists have discovered why a unique battery cathode that could unlock electric vehicle range improvements is suffering from performance issues. Better yet, the experts also have a solution, according to a news release. The research was led by researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, or UNIST, per the release. Experts
BEIJING - BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker, unveiled a groundbreaking fleet of electric vehicles. The EVs could change the game in the industry, as they can be recharged in the same amount of time as it takes to refill gas-powered vehicles. The company began selling these EVs this month, and they are "capable of providing around 400 kilometers
