w Which is better: Car wash or DIY? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:17:28 +0000 Commercial car washes have advantages over doing it in your driveway. Full Article Transportation
w What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:45:20 +0000 Does an increase in turbulence mean it will be less safe to use airplanes for travel? The science and the numbers behind the headlines. Full Article Transportation
w When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:16:37 +0000 A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take back control of an autonomous vehicle. Full Article Transportation
w Family-owned cheese farm's secret ingredient: Fog By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:31:36 +0000 The 3 Giacomini sisters have transformed their family's farm in Point Reyes, Calif., into a cheesemaking hub. Full Article Transportation
w What's the best car for older drivers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:26:05 +0000 Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV for seniors. This will not end well. Full Article Transportation
w How to Survive the Car Line at Your Child’s School By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:47:43 +0000 Navigating the unpleasant process of picking up and dropping off your kid requires a little creativity – and a lot of patience. Full Article Transportation
w Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:08:07 +0000 There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it. Full Article Transportation
w Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:04:03 +0000 Fighting rising gas costs doesn’t require taking drastic action. Full Article Transportation
w This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:21:05 +0000 Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof. Full Article Transportation
w A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:10:20 +0000 Do older people need parking, or do they need a safe place to ride bikes and scooters? Full Article Transportation
w The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:45:14 +0000 Guest blogger Elliott Campbell explains why the best EV isn't necessarily what the online reviews say. Full Article Transportation
w A Career Boost and a Clear Path, with NAPA’s Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 18:34:43 +0000 Mason Pavlides is the second apprentice to join the program, which offers mentoring, tools, online training and more. Full Article Transportation
w Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:38:00 +0000 Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck, the first electric pickup. Full Article Transportation
w Drowsiness detection technology saves lives By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:22:54 +0000 New safety features can identify driver fatigue and deliver warnings before an accident happens. Full Article Transportation
w Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:34:52 +0000 Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Full Article Transportation
w A Path to a Great Career, with a NAPA Apprenticeship Program By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:05:42 +0000 Learn how the accredited, paid technician program could help you set your career in motion. Full Article Transportation
w Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:24:36 +0000 Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests. Full Article Transportation
w 10 women who made automotive history By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:53:48 +0000 In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at the leaders, racers and innovators in the world of cars. Full Article Transportation
w How to disinfect a car interior By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:51:25 +0000 During the global coronavirus pandemic, your vehicle can be a haven for germs. Here's how to clean it safely and effectively. Full Article Transportation
w MHI Publishes Integrated Report "MHI Report 2018"<br>-- Presentation of MHI Group's Vision and Course for Future Growth -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:30:00 +0900 Tokyo, October 30, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has published "MHI Report 2018," an integrated report that presents its vision for improving the everyday lives of people by solving the social issues of today as well as tomorrow, in order to remain a company valued by society. In the report MHI outlines the strategies to achieve this vision, and strives to depict how internal corporate resources function. Full Article
w MHI Group Announces Update to 2018 Medium-Term Business Plan (MTBP), <br> Outlines Strategic Path to Growth By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0900 ・ Midway through 2018 MTBP, MHI is executing as planned, strengthening financial foundations by embedding cash flow management processes ・ Management focused on balancing business growth and financial stability. Reflecting committed M&A deals and the current state of the medium-lot product market, FY2020 targets revised ・ Growth to be driven by combining MHI's core competencies in mechanical systems with innovative technologies in decarbonization, electrification and intelligence Full Article
w MHI Changes Business Structure to Drive Growth Strategies<br>-- New Structure Takes Effect April 1, 2020 -- By www.mhi.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +0900 ・ "Growth Strategy Office" to be established under direct CEO supervision, enabling enhanced exploration and development of new businesses・ Existing businesses to be strengthened through reorganization into 3 domains and 4 segments, with flat organization to drive growth Full Article
w Denmark just got 140% of its electricity from wind. But what does that mean? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:37:51 +0000 Unusually high winds and low demand lead to a significant excess in wind power. What happened to all that electricity? Full Article Energy
w 5 websites to help you invest in clean tech By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:05:39 +0000 Installing solar panels isn't the only way to support clean energy. Investing is a powerful tool too. Full Article Energy
w Will environmentalists embrace super PACs? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 14:11:58 +0000 Many green activists have railed against money in politics. But in order to win, they may need to play the game. Full Article Politics
w Better wind turbines could spell trouble for coal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:19:34 +0000 From taller towers to turbines that operate at lower wind speeds, wind energy just keeps on getting better. Full Article Energy
w India gets world's first 100% solar-powered airport By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:56:22 +0000 Visitors who fly to Cochin, Kerala, will see a 12MW solar farm. What better place to send a message to the world? Full Article Energy
w After fossil fuels, what happens to the workers? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 16:41:41 +0000 Coal mines are closing. Oil giants are announcing layoffs. What happens to workers when the low-carbon economy arrives in earnest? Full Article Energy
w Are bladeless turbines the future of wind energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:25:36 +0000 Proponents say bladeless turbines are safer and more economical. Skeptics aren't so sure. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Sweden aims to go 100% fossil fuel-free By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 12:42:00 +0000 As environmental targets go, this one is about as ambitious as you can get. Full Article Energy
w Why self-driving cars won't replace mass transit By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:19:34 +0000 Even if self-driving cars could replace mass transit, it would be a very bad thing. Full Article Transportation
w Will clean tech make fossil fuels more expensive? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:49:50 +0000 Renewables are getting cheaper all the time. Interestingly, they may also drive up the cost of the competition. Full Article Energy
w Why is Indonesia's wildfire so hard to put out? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:37:02 +0000 Created by humans, these fires just keep on burning due to underground stores of peat. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
w Back to the land no more?: The ecomodernists say we should decouple from nature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:54:00 +0000 Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto. Full Article Politics
w Rwanda builds utility-scale solar farm in 1 year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:46:31 +0000 Renewables aren't just clean; they can be incredibly fast to deploy, too. Full Article Energy
w Why does Norway want to give Finland a mountain? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 23:02:17 +0000 Scandinavians already have a reputation for being nice. Now Norway may give away territory without even being asked. Full Article Politics
w Is solar power contagious? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:50:26 +0000 Brewers in N.C. point to the power of peer pressure to change minds about renewables. Full Article Energy
w Why you should care about one church's fight over solar panels in N.C. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:07:23 +0000 This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere. Full Article Politics
w Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:54:42 +0000 Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs. Full Article Politics
w What if your clothes could store heat from the sun? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 11:56:25 +0000 Scientists are developing a polymer that can store the sun's heat and release it later when it gets cold. Full Article Research & Innovations
w Sail-powered shipping is making a comeback (all in the name of rum, of course!) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:38:20 +0000 Fair trade rum, delivered in a wind-powered ship. What's not to like? Full Article Transportation
w How we can turn Coal Country around By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:08:45 +0000 As fossil fuels decline, the need for alternative economic models becomes more important than ever. Full Article Leaderboard
w In remotest Alaska, this weatherman still releases weather balloons By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 18:26:46 +0000 It turns out, not everything about weather forecasting involves satellites and computer models. Full Article Climate & Weather
w U.K. grocer embraces 'wonky' veg to trim waste By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:58:20 +0000 Walmart's British cousin Asda gets serious about selling funny-looking vegetables. Full Article Healthy Eating
w This theater is heated with sewage (and no, it doesn't smell) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:02:03 +0000 It doesn't sound too pleasant, but sewage can be a great source of heating and cooling for municipal buildings. Full Article Energy
w Home funerals: Rethinking the way we die By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 15:59:26 +0000 Not many people realize it, but it's legal (and cheap!) to handle a funeral yourself. Full Article At Home
w In oil-producing countries, low oil prices can be a boost to renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:37:10 +0000 Do the math: If you're making less money on exports, you need to export more and use less oil close to home. Full Article Energy
w No more work email at home? French law may protect workers' home life By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:29:13 +0000 The French really do know how to put work in its place... Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
w Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:14:38 +0000 Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow. Full Article Climate & Weather
w Cycling triples, driving down 50% in London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:45:35 +0000 The culture of transportation in our cities is changing. Will our cities change with it? Full Article Transportation