Chatgpt generated illustration showing the tension between perceived and measured safety in modern vehicles.

Tesla Removed Autopilot. The Data Says Safety Wasn’t Lost

Tesla’s decision to remove Autopilot and Autosteer as standard features in North America initially struck me as a step backward for safety, a cash grab for the Full Self Driving monthly subscription and as such an attempt to boost TSLA stock price. That reaction was almost automatic. I’ve used and … [continued]

The US concentrating solar power startup GlassPoint has its sights set on ripe solar markets in the US Southwest as well as southern Europe, the Middle East, and South America (screenshot, courtesy of GlassPoint). 

Here Comes Concentrating Solar Power To Decarbonize Industrial Heat

The US concentrating solar power startup GlassPoint has its sights set on ripe solar markets in the US Southwest as well as southern Europe, the Middle East, and South America. 

The researchers behind MHKiT—as well as marine energy experts at NLR, like those pictured here—depend on MHKiT to guide their own research, a testament to its broad benefits for industry members and researchers alike. Photo by Gregory Cooper, National Laboratory of the Rockies.

From Beta to Data: Marine Energy Analysis Tool Is Now Stable & Ready

Updated Tool Could Help Marine Energy Developers Save Time, Money, and Effort A team of national laboratory researchers recently released version 1.0 of the Marine Hydrokinetic Toolkit (MHKiT)—a free, publicly available software tool used to process, analyze, visualize, and standardize marine energy data. Marine energy—energy generated from ocean and river waves, currents, … [continued]

Blip Energy’s blipOne smart battery plugs into a standard wall outlet and connects to home Wi-Fi to shift electricity use during peak hours. Photo from Blip Energy.

NLR & Blip Energy Collaborate on Smart Home Battery System

Drop-In Solution Benefits From Laboratory Expertise Through Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator To Cut Electric Bills and Strengthen Grid Reliability A smart home battery and energy management platform by Chicago startup Blip Energy is advancing through the 14th cohort of the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), launched in November 2024 and based … [continued]

NLR researchers Ravi Kishore (left) and Erick Moreno Resendiz test their deployable thermomagnetic generator, which is designed to convert thermal energy from the ocean into electrical energy. This innovative technology aims to power a diverse range of sensors using the Curie effect. Photo by Agata Bogucka, National Laboratory of the Rockies.

NLR Advances Battery-Free Power for Remote Maritime Sensors and Navigation Aids

Compact Thermomagnetic Generator Delivers Continuous Electricity Using Natural Temperature Differences Between Ocean Water and Air The key to future technologies can sometimes be found in the past. What Ravi Kishore is working to perfect, for example, has its origins in the 19th century imaginations of Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. … [continued]

The CdTe thin film solar manufacturing industry has an opportunity to grow to 100 gigawatts per year in the US as soon as 2030, according to an industry-academic research team (courtesy of First Solar via US DOE).

100 Gigawatts Of CdTe Thin Film Solar By 2030, But How To Get There?

The CdTe thin film solar manufacturing industry has an opportunity to grow to 100 gigawatts per year in the US as soon as 2030, according to an US industry-academic research team.

"During a BSEE-directed unannounced exercise in the Gulf of Mexico," by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE (Public Domain).

Hundreds of Thousands of People Across U.S. Voice Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Expand Offshore…

Communities, local officials, and business oppose planned offshore drilling expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, January 23rd, marked the close of the 60-day public comment period on the Trump administration’s draft offshore drilling plan, which proposes an unprecedented expansion off of Alaska, Gulf, and California coastlines. Nearly 300,000 Americans submitted comments in … [continued]

Tribal House Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Image courtesy of National Park Service, Public Domain.

Trump Admin Fast-Tracks Oil & Gas Drilling in National Forests, Removes Signage on Climate Change…

Donald Trump continues his assault on climate change awareness and climate action while pushing more fossil fuel extraction and use. Well, in this case, it’s not a post on antisocial media that looks 50 years out of date or a mind-bogglingly stupid statement in front of world leaders. However, his … [continued]

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Global Call for Submissions for 2027 Cycle

With an increased prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Zayed Sustainability Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organisations and schools delivering transformative solutions. Entries are now open, with applicants invited to submit innovative, scalable sustainability solutions. Now in its 18th year, the Prize has positively impacted over 400 million people by expanding … [continued]