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Alstom to develop fuel cell emission-free trains

The new emission-free trains will be based on the Alstom Coradia platform which is currently used by various operators and manufactured by Alstom in Salzgitter - image courtesy of Alstom

Posted on 20 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Alstom representatives and Helmut Riegger, the District Administrator of Calw in Germany, have signed a letter of intent for the planned use of new fuel cell drive emission-free trains on the Hermann-Hesse railway line.

Bosch awarded $2.8m to demo DC microgrid in California

Bosch hopes to prove that it's DC microgrid is a cost effective way to transform commercial buildings into zero energy users - image courtesy of Bosch

Posted on 19 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

The California Energy Commission has announced a proposed award to Robert Bosch LLC for $2.8m to demonstrate a high-penetration, renewable-based microgrid.

Waste Management opens new CNG fueling station in Chino

Posted on 19 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Waste Management of Southern California today unveiled a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Chino that will increase access to clean-burning fuel in the region.

Airlines due to respond to toxic cabin air report next month

Posted on 18 Mar 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A landmark coroners report, released in February in the UK, has called on airlines to take action to address the problem of toxic cabin air.

Agfa Graphics recognized by state of NJ for environmental conservation

The Agfa Graphics Environmental Stewardship certificate

Posted on 17 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

The certificate of 'Environmental Stewardship' hangs proudly in the lobby of Agfa Graphics’ plate manufacturing facility and inkjet demo center located in Branchburg, NJ following an inspection performed in 2014 by the state of New Jersey.

Toyota becomes first automotive Olympic sponsor in new mobility category

Toyota joined as a major Olympics sponsor at an announcement in Tokyo attended by Toyota President Akio Toyoda (second from left) and IOC President Thomas Bach (second from right) - image courtesy of the IOC.

Posted on 17 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Toyota has joined other manufacturers including Dow, GE, Omega, Panasonic, P&G, Samsung and Coca-Cola as a major sponsor of the Olympic Games.

Swiss pilots attempt first round the world solar powered flight

The Solar Impulse 2 on the Abu Dhabi runway with pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg - image courtesy of Solar Impulse.

Posted on 11 Mar 2015 by Aiden Burgess

Aviation history is currently in the making as Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg attempt the first solar powered flight around the world.

SwRI receives $9.9m from US Dept of Energy to improve solar efficiency

PV solar panels from Lightsource Renewable Energy

Posted on 4 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded $4.9m by the US Department of Energy (DOE) as part of a $9.9m continuation contract to manufacture products to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Circular economics: putting waste back to work

Posted on 3 Mar 2015 by The Manufacturer

The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) dissects some helpful tools to help manage the complicated regulatory system around waste management.

Avoiding the trap of rising energy waste costs

over time the corrosive power of steam can cause equipment failure, resulting in expensive repairs or even replacement.

Posted on 2 Mar 2015 by The Manufacturer

With sustainability such a hot topic, it’s little wonder so much attention has been given to highly visible and energy hungry items; but in many instances, invisible energy leaks such as steam are taking a toll. Hans de Kegel of AVT Reliability suggests businesses take a planned approach to help save energy and money.

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