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Industry needs smarter switches, nanogrids

Engineers are calling for improvements in Ethernet technology. During the Ethernet Alliance meeting, a government researcher proposed distributed nanogrids as an alternative to a central electric utility.

Marketing, amenities top Galesburg City Council priorities

The Galesburg City Council signified in a special session Monday support for 18 previously drafted goals that could be given higher priority throughout 2012 and beyond, as the council looks to craft its long-term vision. The higher priorities include developing a market strategy that promotes Galesburg, providing various community amenities and exploring alternative energy sources. Aldermen ...

Tesla SUV with wings or not, we should kill the electric car

California passed a ruling on Jan. 27 requiring that 15 percent of new cars sold in the state meet a strict emissions standard of zero to near-zero emissions by 2015. Many environmental groups are praising the decision, which will require Californians to buy more electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles. I was once enthusiastic about these cars, too.

Obama, Romney release dueling tax plans

President Obama and Mitt Romney released dueling tax plans Wednesday, and helped define some key differences between the two candidates in this election year. Obama 's proposal would overhaul the corporate tax code with the goal of encouraging job creation and investment in the U.S., and reducing tax incentives for shifting operations overseas. "We want [...]

Engineers propose nanogrids, smarter switches

One engineer called for distributed nanogrids as an alternative to a central electric utility and another proposed more power efficient switches at a meeting of the Ethernet Alliance. View the full article HERE .