MIT boosts sustainable construction with 3D printed “glass bricks
By interlocking, the bricks are able to form solid and reusable structures, thus reducing carbon emissions in the construction sector.
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Number of electric cars now exceeds gasoline cars in Norway
According to projections, electric vehicles could also overtake diesels by 2026.
Italian scientists develop first magnetically controlled hand prosthesis
The prosthesis has enabled an Italian patient to perform tasks such as opening jars and using tools, without wires or electrical connections.
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 successfully completes its third test flight
Boom Supersonic has scheduled a series of 10 additional flights before reaching supersonic speeds.
Toyota Prius sets Guinness World Record for efficiency on a coast-to-coast trip
After going through extreme weather conditions, the vehicle surpassed the previous record of 75 MPG.
Oil spill after yacht fire in Marina del Rey under control
The spill has been brought under control thanks to the rapid intervention of the Coast Guard.
Dutch farmer turns farming on its head with solar-powered E-Horse tractor
The tractor can operate up to 8 continuous hours on solar power.
GASTECH 2024: John Kerry assures that the energy transition is unstoppable
He also warned that countries and companies that do not adopt clean technologies and decarbonization measures risk being left behind in a market that is already moving towards a more sustainable future.
America’s first hybrid cruise ship achieves 34% structural progress
This vessel features hybrid-electric technology and heat recovery systems that will reduce emissions and optimize energy use.
Lloyd’s Register to certify world’s largest tidal energy converter
Certification will be key to validating the technology and bringing the turbine into mass production.
Nippon Yusen and Ohno Kaisha team up to boost ship recycling in Japan
Japan's only dry dock used in this project is so large, it can simultaneously dismantle two huge ocean-going vessels.
GASTECH 2024 Conference starts today
The conference will bring together 50,000 attendees from 125 countries and feature 1,000 keynote speakers, including leaders from giants such as Aramco and BloombergNEF.