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UC San Diego receives $35M in state funding for new hydrogen-hybrid coastal research vessel

California legislators have allocated UC San Diego $35 million to design and build a new coastal research vessel with a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-hybrid propulsion system. The new vessel will be operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. The... Read more

ABB to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to drive next generation of flexible automation with Autonomous Mobile Robots

on mmillikin

ABB will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), a leading global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite. This will expand ABB’s robotics and automation offering, making it... Read more

Stora Enso’s pilot plant for producing lignin-based carbon materials for batteries now operational

on mmillikin

Stora Enso’s pilot facility for producing bio-based carbon materials from lignin has started operations. This follows the company’s €10-million investment announced in 2019. (Earlier post.) Pilot production of Lignode by Stora Enso, wood-based carbon for batteries, is currently being ramped... Read more

Nuvera and DD DANNAR partner to develop mobile fuel cell power for diverse industries

on mmillikin

Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of fuel cell power solutions for motive applications, is teaming with DD DANNAR, LLC (DANNAR) on an integration project to develop hydrogen fuel cell power solutions to markets in need of clean power options... Read more

COVID-19 in Brazil: 18,129 new cases, 476 deaths today

on Crof

A screenshot from the CONASS PANEL | COVID-19 dashboard: The numbers continue to go up and down. I have no idea why. Read more

Seriously? You Would Rather Sit At This Computer?

on rickgeorges

We are not amused, lawyer boy. Read more

#WhyIAmASolo - I Don't Have To Fight With Anyone Over Who Used Up The CopyPaper.

on rickgeorges

Why I Prefer Being A Mobile Lawyer In An RV To Being In A Hotel Or Motel.

on rickgeorges

RV Over Hotel. While the Pandemic had a lot to do with my purchase of a used RV last year, it was other factors that make me happy I did. Not having to spend hours in airport waiting areas, and... Read more

COVID-19 in Brazil: 38,091 new cases, 1,108 deaths today

on Crof

A screenshot from the CONASS PANEL | COVID-19 dashboard: Case numbers have dropped sharply from yesterday, but we now have the numbers for epi-week 29, which ended today: The case count has jumped by about 55,000 from last week, to... Read more

More than a third of consumers found mistakes in their credit reports, survey shows

on Rita Robison

More than a third of consumers who recently checked their credit reports found mistakes in them, a survey found. Many of the nearly 6,000 consumers who participated also reported having difficulty getting their free credit reports online, while others said they were unfairly charged for services. Read more

CockRoaches Have A Friend In Pig.

on rickgeorges

Pig is a kind, well intentioned, albeit clueless, friend. Read more

#ParrotSunday - Dumpster Diving Cockatoos.

on rickgeorges

Cockatoos Are Dumpster Diving, And Now They're Learning From Each Other. I have always been asked about my fascination for parrots, and I have touted their beauty and intelligence. Evidence of their beauty is undeniable, as their feathers come in... Read more

Audi unveils 500 kW series-hybrid RS Q e-tron Dakar racer

on mmillikin

Just under a year after the initial concept idea, Audi Sport has started testing the new Audi RS Q e-tron series hybrid, with which Audi will tackle the Dakar Rally in January 2022. (Earlier post.) Audi wants to be the... Read more

GM introduces new Super Cruise features to 6 MY2022 vehicles

on mmillikin

General Motors will introduce new Super Cruise capabilities on six model year 2022 vehicles in the first quarter of 2022. Super Cruise is the first true hands-free driver-assistance technology allowing drivers to travel hands-free on more than 200,000 miles of... Read more

COVID-19 in Brazil: 108,732 new cases, 1,324 deaths

on Crof

The case count has more than doubled yesterday's numbers, to above 100,000 again. A screenshot from the CONASS PANEL | COVID-19 dashboard: Read more

Tomorrow: Whiskey Monday Premieres a New Mixed Reality Art Series, Plus Her Series Turning Tweets Into Second Life Images!

on SLHamlet

Click here at 1pm SLT tomorrow (Saturday July 24) for a special event in the G.B.T.H. gallery featuring acclaimed SL-based artist Whiskey Monday. Whiskey herself will be there to help unveil a new series of her works with a cool... Read more

#WhyIAmASolo -- I Want To Be Productive.

on rickgeorges

Watch: LANG Episode 1/Season 3, Noir Comedy Series Shot Entirely in Second Life, Premieres Here!

on SLHamlet

After a long wait, it's here! And exclusive to New World Notes: Presenting Episode 1, Season 3 of LANG, a noir comedy machinima series made entirely in Second Life, which I'm thrilled to premiere. (Watch above.) If you haven't seen... Read more

How Do You Divide Inheritance among Children?

on Graber & Johnson Law Group LLC

“First, before making a gift or bequest outright to your youngest son, consider whether now or in the future he will possibly be eligible for governmental assistance based on his disability and his own assets.” A father who owns a... Read more

Rolls-Royce generator delivered for megawatt-level hybrid-electric propulsion system for aerospace

on mmillikin

The generator that will be at the heart of the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in aerospace has arrived for installation at Rolls-Royces’s specialist testbed. PGSy1 The generator and related 3,000-volt power electronics system was delivered to... Read more

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