Fabrication Sustainability
Dantherm taking fuel-cell backup to India
Dantherm Power is collaborating with Delta Power Solutions to market clean energy fuel cell power for backup in the Indian telecommunications sector.
Renewable foundry resin passes production trial
Lignol Energy and HA Internationalhave successfully completed production trials of a lignin-based formula that eliminates the use of some of the petrochemicals found in foundry resins.
Westport, GM team on natural gas engines
Westport Innovations and General Motors are going to work together to develop advanced natural gas engine technology.
Day4 sells tech to Dutch solar cell manufacturer
Day4 Energy Inc. is supplying technology and equipment to a Dutch manufacturer of solar modules that is upgrading its 25 megawatt production facility in Kerkrade.
Sustainability
Newfoundland pushes hydro projects
Lower Churchill project promises major jobs and energy export opportunities.
Climate change impacts sneaking up on business
Report suggests Canada’s business need to re-examine supply chains to incorporate climate change measure more effectively.
Xebec sells biogas separator to China
Landfill gas will be compressed and used as renewable transport fuel.
Magna developing EV power with Hyundai
Partnership will develop battery packs for electric and hybrid cars.
New Canadian automation services provider launched
ProVantage offers automation and mechatronics services for industrial clients across North America.
Green manufacturing: Playing to win
Many companies realize that leveraging “gamification” to engage employees, suppliers and other stakeholders involved in green and sustainability efforts leads to epic wins.
Electric vehicle developments
• Magna E-car developed a battery-powered compact Focus for Ford Motor Co. expected to hit the market this year. Other Magna divisions are doing research into lightweight components such as those made of aluminum and magnesium as auto makers try to cut weight in structural components to offset the heavy battery packs that will provide ...
Driving an EV future
The automotive industry is investing in the development of electric vehicles and hybrids as it moves to meet NAFTA environmental standards that come into effect in 2016.
Hybrid highlights
There are 23 hybrid (PHEVs or HEVs) now available in Canada, including Toyota’s Prius, which has been on the market for almost a decade now.
Electric vehicles defined
The automotive industry is investing in the development of electric vehicles and hybrids as it moves to meet NAFTA environmental standards that come into effect in 2016.
Mushrooms: a great new packaging material
Dell, Crate and Barrel place confidence in quirky packaging made from mushrooms.
Heating with solar
Perforated glazing on solar panels ups the collection efficiency of energy, even on white walls.
Canada not renewing Kyoto commitment: Kent
Environment Minister Peter Kent says Canada will not renew its commitment to the Kyoto climate change protocol after it expires next year.
Compressed air: you’re blowing it
Evaluate the efficiency of your compressed air system by scrutinizing material, labour, downtime and energy.