New energy

Fujitsu and NEC significantly improve efficiency of base station interoperability testing for the post-5G era

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The interoperability testing time for base stations of different vendors was reduced by more than 30%, assuming the commercial environment of overseas telecommunications carriers (operators).

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  • The interoperability testing time for base stations of different vendors was reduced by more than 30%, assuming the commercial environment of overseas telecommunications carriers (operators).
  • NEC and Fujitsu have jointly developed a technology to automate the testing of interoperability between base station equipment from various vendors at the O-RAN fronthaul (4).
  • Reducing the interoperability testing time will enable operators to shorten the lead time for deploying systems that combine O-RAN compliant base station equipment from different vendors.
  • The interface between the base unit (CU/DU) and the radio units (RU) of base station equipment standardized for O-RAN specifications.

DENSO Demonstrates New Energy Management System Using a Highly-Efficient SOFC at Nishio Plant

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

In the Green domain, DENSO is pursuing efforts in the three fields of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "mobility products," and "energy use" to realize carbon neutrality.

Key Points: 
  • In the Green domain, DENSO is pursuing efforts in the three fields of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "mobility products," and "energy use" to realize carbon neutrality.
  • The facility energy management system used in the trial consists of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) developed by DENSO, as well as a storage battery for transmitting electricity to the plant.
  • DENSO will continue to take on challenges to develop environmentally-friendly technologies through various demonstrations and help realize carbon neutrality.
  • (1) DENSO is being supported by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for the development of technologies for realizing a hydrogen society.

TIER IV and Axell unveil Autoware Accelerator prototypes: Building energy-efficient autonomous vehicles

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

The new SoC has been specifically optimized to integrate with Autoware , a widely acclaimed open-source software for autonomous driving championed by TIER IV.

Key Points: 
  • The new SoC has been specifically optimized to integrate with Autoware , a widely acclaimed open-source software for autonomous driving championed by TIER IV.
  • TIER IV , the creator of Autoware , the world's first open-source autonomous driving (AD) software, is at the forefront of the research and development of AD technology.
  • TIER IV is committed to the societal implementation of AD technology, driven by their vision of "the art of open source - reimagine intelligent vehicles".
  • As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation , TIER IV leverages Autoware's capabilities and collaborates with partners worldwide.

ALLETE, Inc. reports second quarter earnings of 90 cents per share; reaffirms 2023 earnings guidance range of $3.55 to $3.85 per share

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) today reported second quarter 2023 earnings of 90 cents per share on net income of $51.5 million.

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  • ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) today reported second quarter 2023 earnings of 90 cents per share on net income of $51.5 million.
  • Last year’s second quarter results were 67 cents per share on net income of $37.6 million.
  • Earnings per share dilution in 2023 was approximately 2 cents due to additional shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2023.
  • ALLETE’s earnings conference call will be at 10:00 a.m. (EST), August 8, 2023, at which time management will discuss the second quarter of 2023 financial results.

The World New Energy Expo 2023 takes place in Changzhou

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

CHANGZHOU, China, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World New Energy Expo 2023 is taking place in Changzhou, China, from June 19 to 21.

Key Points: 
  • CHANGZHOU, China, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World New Energy Expo 2023 is taking place in Changzhou, China, from June 19 to 21.
  • With the theme "Energy for Innovation, Future for Changzhou," the expo aims to facilitate the transition of the industrial structure towards "New Energy" and the transformation of the energy landscape into "Green Power."
  • During the exhibition, the Hurun Research Institute releases the "Hurun China New Energy Cities 2023" report, which lists the Top 50 cities in terms of new energy industry concentration in China.
  • The purpose of hosting the World New Energy Expo is to provide a platform for the significant development of the new energy industry and the realization of "future scenarios."

The World New Energy Expo 2023 takes place in Changzhou

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

CHANGZHOU, China, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World New Energy Expo 2023 is taking place in Changzhou, China, from June 19 to 21.

Key Points: 
  • CHANGZHOU, China, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World New Energy Expo 2023 is taking place in Changzhou, China, from June 19 to 21.
  • With the theme "Energy for Innovation, Future for Changzhou," the expo aims to facilitate the transition of the industrial structure towards "New Energy" and the transformation of the energy landscape into "Green Power."
  • During the exhibition, the Hurun Research Institute releases the "Hurun China New Energy Cities 2023" report, which lists the Top 50 cities in terms of new energy industry concentration in China.
  • The purpose of hosting the World New Energy Expo is to provide a platform for the significant development of the new energy industry and the realization of "future scenarios."

NIMS Selects Ansys' Materials Solution to Advance More Sustainable Next-Gen Jet Engines

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, is using Ansys' (NASDAQ: ANSS) materials data management software, Ansys® Granta MI™, to develop a database of sustainable materials for Japanese aircraft manufacturers. The database, a catalog of eco-friendly materials intelligence, will make it easier for Japanese engineers and designers to select cleaner, smarter resources when developing next-generation jet engines.

Key Points: 
  • The database, a catalog of eco-friendly materials intelligence, will make it easier for Japanese engineers and designers to select cleaner, smarter resources when developing next-generation jet engines.
  • To support this initiative, NIMS uses Ansys' materials solution to research heat-resistant materials that improve energy and thermal efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Using this data, NIMS will create a catalog in collaboration with the Gas Turbine Society of Japan to provide local aircraft manufacturers with a one-stop, domestic database for sustainable materials.
  • "With the support of Ansys' materials solution, NIMS is streamlining the process of materials selection for Japanese aircraft manufacturers, while facilitating access to smarter and cleaner materials.

Audi Hungaria: pyrolysis technology for a more sustainable future

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

GYŐR, Hungary, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  A new technology for the recycling of tire waste: as a result of the collaboration between AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.

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  • GYŐR, Hungary, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  A new technology for the recycling of tire waste: as a result of the collaboration between AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.
  • The process used for this is pyrolysis, in which tire waste is chemically converted into oil.
  • The gases produced during pyrolysis are used to generate the high temperatures needed for the process.
  • As a result of the cooperation between Audi Hungaria and NEW ENERGY Kft., fossil based raw materials can be replaced by the products of pyrolysis , thus contributing to sustainable and resource-efficient production processes.

Audi Hungaria: pyrolysis technology for a more sustainable future

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

GYŐR, Hungary, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  A new technology for the recycling of tire waste: as a result of the collaboration between AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.

Key Points: 
  • GYŐR, Hungary, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  A new technology for the recycling of tire waste: as a result of the collaboration between AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.
  • The process used for this is pyrolysis, in which tire waste is chemically converted into oil.
  • The gases produced during pyrolysis are used to generate the high temperatures needed for the process.
  • As a result of the cooperation between Audi Hungaria and NEW ENERGY Kft., fossil based raw materials can be replaced by the products of pyrolysis , thus contributing to sustainable and resource-efficient production processes.

Global Electric Car Batteries and Hydrogen Markets for Mass E-Mobility Analysis Report 2023: Start-ups Aim at Solving the Technological Challenges of EV Batteries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 9, 2023

The "Future of Electric Car Batteries and Hydrogen for Mass E-Mobility" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Future of Electric Car Batteries and Hydrogen for Mass E-Mobility" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report examines the impact of technology and market forces to unveil the future of battery and hydrogen mobility.
  • China has recently published legislation obliging battery and EV manufacturers to recycle exhausted EV batteries at the end of their first life.
  • Electric car sales (BEV + PHEV) reached 1.7m, or 20.4% of the mix with HEVs accounting for 23.7%.