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We have all seen the photos of retired wind blades in landfills, painting a powerful picture for those concerned with the environment and with energy production for the future. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with funding...

Treating wastewater is a very energy intensive process, and it accounts for about 3% of energy use in the U.K. It is also a vital process as it removes pathogens and...

Protection systems must find a balance between being lightweight and providing strength and safety in what can be life or death situations in strenuous environments. ExoTechnologies is also focused on working with sustainable materials while providing the...

Vision Composite Products selected IDI Composites’ Ultrium™ U660 for its carbon fiber forged wheels.  In order to survive harsh conditions, corrosion, and road hazards, automotive aftermarket wheels need to be strong and durable....

The load compartment well in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class must safely accommodate the 48V on-board power supply battery. LANXESS’s Tepex dynalite continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials are now being used in place of metal to lightweight the structure by 30% while still handling...

As the transportation industry works hard to move toward sustainability in manufacturing, a partnership between an innovator in boat building and a world leader in aviation is taking things in a new direction. ...

Airbus is moving further into the Urban Air Mobility market with the new CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL (electric Vertical TakeOff and landing) vehicle, designed to carry up to four passengers.  The recently introduced demonstrator of the eVTOL vehicle features fixed wings, a V-shaped tail with a...

You may soon see what appears to be a Volkswagen Bus or 1970s Dodge Charger cruising on a lake, but it won’t be driving on water. It will be...

The Carbon 1 MK II sustainable smartphone is a clear indication of Carbon Mobile’s commitment to sustainability. Working with commerce & lifecycle service provider, Ingram Micro, the company is further investing in sustainability by reducing emissions while...