Mercedes claims that a new coating reduces seat temperatures when the E-class convertible is left in the sun with the top down. We tested an E450 against a BMW M440i convertible and a first-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. The results show that the treated surfaces do reduce temperatures, but the seats still get plenty hot when […]
sonnen has rolled out sonnenCommunity New York Virtual Power Plant (VPP), a solar-plus-battery program for homeowners in New York state. sonnen will be the exclusive hardware and software provider for the program, offering clean energy at a discounted rate to 200 homes in Westchester County, N.Y. in an initial pilot phase. Sustainable Westchester, a nonprofit […]
Show More (5 items) Computer science deals with computing processes and computational thinking and their impact on the world. While it can cover software and hardware integration, computer science primarily focuses on the problem-solving capabilities of information and software applications. The field also comprises many subdisciplines, such as programming, operating systems, and artificial intelligence. Computer […]
Ford is reportedly considering a plan to ship vehicles to dealerships without the crucial semiconductor chips installed, with the dealers completing the vehicles when new chips arrive. Ford would provide training for service technicians to install the chips and would compensate dealerships for the extra labor. Ford has been storing unfinished vehicles at lots in […]
S-5!, a company focused on metal roof attachment technology, and software developer PVComplete have launched new web-based solar calculator designed to create sophisticated project layouts for standing-seam and exposed-fastened metal roofs. Users enter project data into the calculator, including metal roof type and manufacturer, roof measurements, module size, module manufacturer and seam spacing. Based on […]
(Image: Shutterstock) In May 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median annual salary for computer and IT occupations was $91,250. Earning a computer science degree can lead to landing a well-compensated, rewarding computer science job as a programmer, developer, or administrator. However, a college degree can be expensive, and you should know […]
Tim MarrsCar and Driver Buying a used car shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth. If you know what to look for, it should be easy to get yourself behind the wheel of something good for the right price. Unless it’s a cash sale, spending $5000 (or less) works out to roughly $88 a month, based on […]
Julia Bell CleanCapital has partnered with developer, EPC contractor and O&M provider Borrego to construct a 6.7 MW distributed generation solar project in Maine. The project will leverage Maine’s Net Energy Billing (NEB) kWh Program and will sell power to residential off-takers at a fixed discount to the prevailing utility […]
Digital giants dominate the cloud and ecommerce markets, and part of the reason for their dominance is artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. The good news is that mainstream enterprises can learn from their experiences and employ cutting-edge technologies. Photo: Joe McKendrick That’s the word from R. “Ray” Wang who provides a roadmap for AI success in his […]
Exterior and interior styling take center stage in the new Volvo electric crossover. Clever storage options and a powerful dual-motor electric drivetrain make the C40 an appealing option for electric-car shoppers. The C40 shares the practicality of the XC40 Recharge but packages it in a sleek, romantic exterior inspired by Swedish landscape. You can order […]