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Innovations that leave—and take—nothing but digital footprints

Mercedes-Benz opens first high-power charging stations

Mercedes-Benz has opened its first high-power charging stations in various regions. The move implements the company’s far-reaching plans to expand its global charging infrastructure. The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs went into operation this October in Atlanta, Georgia, Chengdu (China), and Mannheim (Germany). By the end of 2024, Mercedes-Benz aims to further expand its global charging …

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Beyond Einstein: Pinay physicist investigates exotic subatomic particles

Building on Albert Einstein’s work, a Filipina physicist and an international team of researchers recently discovered that a special class of subatomic particles can be described using concepts from the famous scientist’s Theory of Relativity. UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) associate professor Dr. Gennevieve Macam and her colleagues were …

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BYD Seal all-electric sports sedan sizzles on the track

AC Motors, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, recently flew in select members of the Philippine motoring media to China to experience the EV maker’s all-electric sports sedan Seal. To showcase the capabilities of the all-electric Seal, BYD hosted the event dubbed “Innovation meets acceleration” media track day for the …

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4 tips to make night driving safer

Being attentive and staying vigilant to your surroundings when driving is essential, but navigating roads becomes more challenging at night given the compromised depth perception and peripheral vision that darkness causes.  Leading automotive manufacturers like Ford understand this and have equipped their vehicles with driver-assist features and safety technologies which ensure a safer drive at …

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Yanmar powers up hydrogen fuel cell system to decarbonize ships

Yanmar Power Technology Co Ltd (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has successfully commercialized a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system to decarbonize the maritime industry. The company plans to propose installing this system into various ships, including passenger ships, work ships, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas where hydrogen refueling is relatively accessible. The …

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Young innovators awarded in DOST competition

The innovative potential of youth, combined with the power of technology, proved to be a dynamic force on the road to developing a culture of innovation during the 6th imake.wemake:create.innovate.collaborate competition’s final presentation and awarding ceremony last June 28 at Crimson Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) …

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Maersk orders 6 methanol-powered vessels

AP Moller-Maersk has recently ordered six mid-sized container vessels—all powered by dual-fuel engines operating on green methanol. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group will build the six 9,000 TEU vessels, which will be delivered in 2026 and 2027. The first methanol-enabled vessel, a 2,100 TEU feeder vessel, will be delivered in a couple of months. “With this order, …

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