What’s New: Today at the Intel Industrial Summit 2020, Intel announced new enhanced internet of things (IoT) capabilities. The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, Intel Atom® x6000E series, and Intel® Pentium® and Celeron® N and J series bring new artificial intelligence (AI), security, functional safety and real-time capabilities to edge customers. With a robust hardware … [Read more...] about Intel Introduces IoT-Enhanced Processors to Increase Performance, AI, Security
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Ballard Comments on China’s New Policy to Support Adoption of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today noted that China's government has announced a new official policy regarding Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, or FCEVs, which is expected to support the adoption of FCEVs in selected demonstration regions in China. "With a target to achieve 1 million Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles on China's roads by 2030, this new fuel cell … [Read more...] about Ballard Comments on China’s New Policy to Support Adoption of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Sweden and Norway Target Increased Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), welcomed two announcements from the Scandinavian region regarding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). As part of Sweden’s target to be fossil-free by 2040, the Swedish Government announced on September 11th its intention to introduce a greenhouse gas reduction mandate for aviation fuel. The reduction level is expected to be 0.8% in 2021 and gradually … [Read more...] about Sweden and Norway Target Increased Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Rep. Zeldin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Quantum Technology
Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and Congressman Bill Foster (D, IL-11), Co-Chairs of the National Labs Caucus, introduced the Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020. The creation of an expansive quantum network would allow quantum computers to communicate faster, more reliably and more securely across longer distances. However, the establishment of a large … [Read more...] about Rep. Zeldin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Quantum Technology
DOE Invests $34 Million to Develop Small-Scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Systems
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 12 projects to receive approximately $34 million in federal funding under the funding opportunity announcement (FOA), Small-Scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems and Hybrid Electrolyzer Technology Development. This FOA seeks to develop advanced technologies that can progress the present state of small-scale … [Read more...] about DOE Invests $34 Million to Develop Small-Scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Systems
New Applications From LiquidPiston Enable Aircraft Electrification To Improve Drone and Rotorcraft Flight Duration and Fuel Efficiency
Using the company’s innovative X-Engine, LiquidPiston is working with the U.S. Army and its xTechSearch small business technology competition to develop new UAV propulsion and aircraft auxiliary power systems LiquidPiston, Inc., developer of advanced rotary internal combustion engines for diesel and jet fuels, today announced it received a Small Business Innovation Research … [Read more...] about New Applications From LiquidPiston Enable Aircraft Electrification To Improve Drone and Rotorcraft Flight Duration and Fuel Efficiency
Fully-autonomous research ship Mayflower to sail across the Atlantic without crew
The fully autonomous unmanned ship will travel from Plymouth, UK to Plymouth, Massachusetts. … [Read more...] about Fully-autonomous research ship Mayflower to sail across the Atlantic without crew
magniX Selected as Electric Propulsion Provider for Universal Hydrogen’s Carbon-Free Aircraft
magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, today announced it has entered a partnership with Universal Hydrogen, an end-to-end fuel logistics company making hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality. To promote near-term adoption of hydrogen in commercial aviation, Universal Hydrogen is developing a retrofit conversion kit for the De Havilland … [Read more...] about magniX Selected as Electric Propulsion Provider for Universal Hydrogen’s Carbon-Free Aircraft
Apple Unveils All-New iPad Air with A14 Bionic, Apple’s Most Advanced Chip
The most powerful iPad Air ever features new all-screen design with larger 10.9-inch display, new 12MP rear camera, next-generation Touch ID sensor, and more Apple® today introduced an all-new iPad Air® — the most powerful, versatile, and colorful iPad Air ever. Now available in five gorgeous finishes, iPad Air features an all-screen design with a larger 10.9-inch Liquid … [Read more...] about Apple Unveils All-New iPad Air with A14 Bionic, Apple’s Most Advanced Chip
Apple Introduces Eighth-generation iPad with a Huge Jump in Performance
Featuring the A12 Bionic with Neural Engine, the most popular iPad model delivers an even more powerful experience Apple® today introduced the eighth-generation iPad®, featuring the powerful A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time. Starting at just $329, the upgrade packs even more value into the most popular and affordable iPad, … [Read more...] about Apple Introduces Eighth-generation iPad with a Huge Jump in Performance
NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI
NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) today announced a definitive agreement under which NVIDIA will acquire Arm Limited from SBG and the SoftBank Vision Fund (together, “SoftBank”) in a transaction valued at $40 billion. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to NVIDIA’s non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP earnings per share. The combination brings together … [Read more...] about NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI
Nokia to support Telefónica’s 5G deployment across Spain
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it is set to support Telefónica in its efforts to deploy 5G services to 75 percent of the Spanish population by the end of the year. The move will mean that Nokia will continue its long-standing partnership with Telefónica as the only vendor to supply 5G radio technology to all of its 5G operations across Europe. Nokia has … [Read more...] about Nokia to support Telefónica’s 5G deployment across Spain
Bioserver.net – computation on living neurons is now available online
AlpVision SA, a global leader in advanced signal processing applications, just announced at the 2020-Intelligent Health Summit that the online access to the real-time electrical activity of living neurons is now available on BioServer.net (https://bioserver.net/live), AlpVision proprietary platform. As announced by AlpVision's CEO, Dr. Fred Jordan and AlpVision's President, … [Read more...] about Bioserver.net – computation on living neurons is now available online
Air Liquide finalizes agreement with Sasol to acquire the biggest oxygen production site in the world with a plan to reduce its CO2 emissions by 30%
Following the announcement on July 29, 2020, Air Liquide (Paris:AI) has now entered into a business purchase agreement with Sasol for Air Liquide to acquire the biggest oxygen production site in the world located in Secunda, South Africa. In addition to the benefits this would bring in terms of safety, reliability and efficiency, the solution provided by Air Liquide would … [Read more...] about Air Liquide finalizes agreement with Sasol to acquire the biggest oxygen production site in the world with a plan to reduce its CO2 emissions by 30%
Ballard Introduces Fuel Cell Industry’s First Commercial Zero-Emission Module to Power Ships
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced the launch of the fuel cell industry's first module designed for primary propulsion power in marine vessels. Ballard's FCwaveTM fuel cell product is a 200-kilowatt (kW) modular unit that can be scaled in series up to the multi-megawatt (MW) power level. The FCwaveTM product provides primary propulsion power for … [Read more...] about Ballard Introduces Fuel Cell Industry’s First Commercial Zero-Emission Module to Power Ships
MCI WET Develops Containerized Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems for Middle East Power Plants
MCI Water Equipment Technologies is meeting and exceeding the global challenge to provide high quality purified water MCI Water Equipment Technologies was awarded 50 containerized seawater reverse osmosis systems deployed to the Middle East. The systems are designed to handle varying feed water quality to different sites. Learn more about MCI [email protected] … [Read more...] about MCI WET Develops Containerized Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems for Middle East Power Plants
SiFive and Barcelona Supercomputing Center Advance Industry Adoption of RISC-V Vector Extension
SiFive, Inc., the leading provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP and silicon solutions, today announced several new updates to their leading RISC-V portfolio in the areas of security, and vector processing. In collaboration with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, SiFive created an API for vector intrinsics for popular open-source compilers GCC, and LLVM. Additionally, … [Read more...] about SiFive and Barcelona Supercomputing Center Advance Industry Adoption of RISC-V Vector Extension
Bloom Energy and SK E&C Announce 28-Megawatt Deployment of Fuel Cell Technology to Power South Korea’s Historic Hwasung and Paju Cities
Two new megawatt installations of Bloom Energy Servers to build new utility-scale, clean energy facilities in the country’s northwestern Gyeonggi province Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) and SK Engineering and Construction (SK E&C) today announced they have powered on two new clean energy facilities with fuel cell technology in the Gyeonggi province of South Korea. Located … [Read more...] about Bloom Energy and SK E&C Announce 28-Megawatt Deployment of Fuel Cell Technology to Power South Korea’s Historic Hwasung and Paju Cities
Department of Energy Invests $72 Million in Carbon Capture Technologies
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of approximately $72 million in federal funding to support the development and advancement of carbon capture technologies under two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). Under this cost-shared research and development (R&D), DOE is awarding $51 million to nine new projects for coal and natural gas power and … [Read more...] about Department of Energy Invests $72 Million in Carbon Capture Technologies
Amazon Is on Track to Invest $18 Billion in 2020 to Help Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Grow Their Sales
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it is on course to invest $18 billion this year to help independent businesses sell to customers, including investments in logistics, tools, services, programs, and people. Since the beginning of the year, Amazon has launched more than 135 free tools and services to help sellers grow their sales in Amazon’s store. In the next twelve months, … [Read more...] about Amazon Is on Track to Invest $18 Billion in 2020 to Help Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Grow Their Sales