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Offshore Wind Farm Foundation May Become Rest Stop for Fish In the Future by Drafting Optimal Construction Period for Ecology Insight

published: 2020-07-05 18:30
All development projects create impact to the environment, and since most offshore wind farms are large development projects, they must be approved by the Environmental Impact Assessment before commencing construction. American scientists have recently begun seeking for the optimal construction period in accordance with the possible effects the research wind farms in the East Coast have on marine organisms and the fishery, and have discovered that there is a possibility for offshore wind farms to become maritime rest stops for migratory fish, including salmon and sea bass. ...  more

ANU Unveils Solar-to-Hydrogen Cells Made of Silicon and Perovskite with Conversion Efficiency of 17.6%

published: 2020-07-04 18:30
Recent advances in the development of fuel-cell vehicles have also led to rising interest in the industrial production of hydrogen fuel. Some of the mainstream production processes for hydrogen fuel are currently based on electrolysis of water or chemical solutions. Conversion efficiency has been the main focus for hydrogen suppliers, but the cost and accessibility of raw materials are also key factors when considering the commercial viability of a particular process. ...  more

Ridesharing Platform Lyft Announces 100% Vehicle Electrification by 2030

published: 2020-07-03 18:30
As renewable energy develops vigorously in the power sector, the focus of carbon reduction is now gradually shifting to the solution in eliminating fossil fuel for transportation, which prompts the increasing attention on electric vehicles. Ridesharing platform Lyft decided to take the lead in the carbon reduction regulation program of California by having announced in June 2020 that the company will adopt 100% electric vehicles by 2030. ...  more

New Electrolyte Developed by Stanford Team Could Lead to Breakthrough in Commercialization of Lithium-Metal Batteries

published: 2020-07-02 18:30
Electrolyte, which plays the crucial role of transporting ions between the cathode and the anode of a battery, has been both the strength and the weakness of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Currently, the carbonate electrolyte that is inside conventional Li-ion batteries has a decent level of conductivity and is low in cost. However, its high flammability poses a serious safety risk. ...  more

Tesla Unsurprisingly Ranks Last for the Latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

published: 2020-07-01 18:30
The latest Initial Quality Study of 2020 was announced on June 25, where Dodge ranks first, followed by Kia and Chevrolet, and Tesla is ranked last based on 250 issues per hundred cars. Tesla’s infamous assembling quality has become a well-known fact, though it is still embarrassing to see the brand’s distressed position on the ranking. ...  more