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BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN Corporation, and DENSO Corporation announced that they have jointly developed an eAxle for Toyota’s new battery electric vehicle (BEV), bZ4X scheduled to be released on May 12, 2022. BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. electric vehicles BluE was established in April 2019 to develop and sell electric systems and driving modules. By combining the strengths of A...
With households being urged to replace their old gas and oil-fueled boilers in a bid to lower carbon emissions, residents may have spotted heat pumps getting a bit more attention in the media recently. But what are they, how do they work, and what are the benefits? This article offers the rundown of everything home owners and residents need to know with regard to heat pumps. What is a heat pump? In basic terms, a heat pump is a piece of technology that captures heat from outside, and tran...
XOi Technologies, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions and Synergy Solution Group, an innovative commercial HVAC peer network, announce a shared initiative that delivers XOi’s premium Journeyman Platform suite of powerful technician-enablement solutions to a nationwide roster of leading contractors. Synergy Solution Group is the first industry network group to adopt the exclusive Journeyman Platform solution, XOi Technologies’ next-generation smart...
Carrier has added new TruVu™ zone HVAC controllers to the i-Vu® building automation system. Designed for pressure-independent Variable Air Volume (VAV) and pressure-dependent Variable Volume and Temperature (VVT) applications, these controllers feature built-in control programs that are engineered for efficiency, energy savings, and optimum equipment performance. They also feature dual IP ports for high-speed BACnet/IP communication. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, th...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...
The air conditioning system in Canoga Park home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology. Professionals at Tassio Temperature Control have put together the following air conditioning glossary to give you a crash course in important definitions. Air Handler The air...
Do users have an industrial process that requires container systems to maintain a constant temperature inside? One option is to install an internal heating element. However, that is time-consuming, expensive, and impractical. It requires taking the tank offline, draining it, and cutting a hole in the side to install the heating element. Additionally, there will be eventual maintenance or replacement of the heating element, causing more downtime. Tank heating jacket A jacketed tank has a secon...
Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions GmbH, a supplier of commercial refrigeration solutions, and Noyes Technologies, the first supplier of an automated and highly flexible nano-storage system, are cooperating to develop an innovative, modular and fully automated refrigeration system for the revolutionary NoyesStorage. This will be a valuable addition to the Noyes and Viessmann offering, intended to radically simplify and streamline storage of products with complex requirements such as temperature...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has announced the latest evolution to the YORK YVAA Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller for the entire global product line. The award-winning chiller now features increased operating efficiency, a reduced footprint and integration with low-GWP refrigerants. The chiller also now offers more flexibility with expanded configuration options at each cooling capacity, along with a reduction in sound...
European regulators are compelling suppliers to use Qualified e-Seal Certificates to register and label their products for use in Europe. The European Product Registry for Energy Labeling (EPREL) is instructing those suppliers to use Qualified e-Seal Certificates to access their online database so that they can verify their legal registration status in the EU. Energy efficiency labels on products are longstanding and successful policy tools to save energy and money for consumers. In the United...
Sustainable construction and building design have never been more important for the construction industry. A crucial component of the built environment – which contributes some 40% of the United Kingdom’s carbon emissions - the rising demand for green construction demonstrates the industry’s growing awareness and commitment to enact change. Highlighting the impact of this movement, green construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced details of its planned expansion to...
As Carrier continues to gain momentum with its all-electric transport refrigeration offerings worldwide, its Vector eCool units are now available and on the roads of Australia. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “We are excited to bring this sustainable solution to our customers,” said Stephen Elford, the Managing Director for Australia-New Zealand r...
Air comfort is always top of mind for homeowners, especially when the air conditioner or furnace stops working and they are hot or cold! But what about air quality? Homeowners, particularly those with allergies or asthma should keep an eye on their air quality, which will lead to a boost in quality of life. Both air purifiers and UV lights can “scrub” air of allergens, mold, dirt, and more. But what is the difference? Van Drunen take a look at these two options for breathing in the...
Despite an intensifying climate crisis and global uncertainty in energy markets, the world’s largest energy-using countries are making only limited progress in reducing energy waste and planet-warming emissions, according to the 2022 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard, published by the non-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). To meet their climate goals, the report says, countries will need to rapidly scale their efficiency efforts. No country came close...
Heavy Duty Trucking Equipment Editor, Jim Park sat down with Matt Srnec from Thermo King to discuss the barriers that are facing the transportation industry and the future solutions to Battery Electric TRU (BETRU) adoption and what fleets can expect. While the electrification of Transport Refrigeration is evolving and progressing, there are several significant barriers that still face the transportation industry. Because of these barriers, it is possible that regulations will drive adoption ahe...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc., the not-for-profit association of manufacturers of fans, dampers, louvers, air curtains, and other air-system components for commercial heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC); industrial-process; and power-generation applications, is pleased to announce Kevin Faltin as executive director. “The HVAC industry is undergoing dramatic change at an unprecedented rate,” 2021-2022 AMCA International President...
Just in time for warmer spring temperatures, GE Appliances, a Haier company, introduces the GE Profile™ ClearView™ Energy Star certified window air conditioner. The innovative below-the-sill installation and sleek design offer cooling performance without compromising the window view, ultra-quiet operation, and the connected features that consumers expect from GE Profile. The new GE Profile ClearView is designed to install safely and easily below the windowsill using novel adjustable...
NADCA recently announced the recipients of its 2021 Safety Awards. As the world’s most respected authority on the inspection and cleaning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, NADCA presents its Safety Awards to contractors who have shown a verifiable commitment to employee, customer, and community safety throughout the year. The awards were announced on March 21 at the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition in Aurora, Colorado. Presenting safety...
Temperature and humidity control experts, Newsome, are delighted to announce they have just taken delivery of a brand-new range of energy-efficient chillers and air handling equipment, for both Industrial & Environmental Cooling applications. Their new chiller rental range is ready for hire featuring the latest energy-efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing technology, with many of the products featuring low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Refrigerants. environmentally-friendly...
For those who are interested in starting an HVAC business, there is a massive opportunity for them in this industry! The U.S. HVAC industry is not going anywhere, and predictions forecast that it will continue to expand in size over the next ten years. For individuals who are just researching how to start or have already been working on their idea for years, Payzer is here to help provide them with the background knowledge they need to start turning their dreams into reality! Start with an eff...
On March 25, 2022, AC Supply Co. invited over 100 HVAC contractors and guests from around DFW to gather at the home of Ron Sturgeon and Linda Allen. AC Supply planned this event to showcase the unique engineering and design of the LG Air Technology systems that condition the space. effective, efficient, and beautiful HVAC Ron and Linda designed their home in the Linwood neighborhood of Fort Worth out of six 45-foot shipping containers with a steel-centered superstructure. The 5,500-square-foo...
The focus on cutting energy consumption and reducing the carbon footprint has never been higher, but results are often achieved by compromising usability or efficiency. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit delivers strong environmental benefits, as well as significant reductions on heating bills - all delivered with a short ROI. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) is designed to recover the waste heat from CO2 refrigeration installations. The reclaimed heat can be used for domestic heating purposes,...
Carrier Transicold will again be meeting customers face-to-face at Fruit Logistica 2022, taking place at Messe Berlin, Germany, from April 5-7. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Customers can visit booth D-13 in Hall 26 to learn more about the benefits of EverFRESH®, the only active Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technology that can inject carbon dioxide (CO2) on-deman...
The Brees Dream Foundation announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, Louisiana, USA, for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs. Fr...
While some students aren’t interested in the occupations on their high school career aptitude assessment, that was not the case for Diana Soto-Marengo, Focus Factory Manager at Thermo King’s Arecibo, Puerto Rico manufacturing facility. On her test results, industrial engineering was a career option, and it stood out for her because it was a blend of people-facing, technical, and project management. She decided in high school to be an engineer. Then she set out on a path toward her f...
Supplying heat and power to buildings is becoming an increasingly complex endeavor. The accelerated shift away from fossil gas and oil to renewable energy, as well as the desire of many homeowners to become less dependent on the public power supply, makes it necessary to find comprehensive system solutions for heating, cooling, ventilation, and power supply. All of this also increases the demands being placed on the industry. Viessmann One Base supports partners from the trade by making it easi...
Governments around the world are introducing legislation to move towards net-zero carbon emissions by the Year 2050. In light of this, the AEC industry is capitalizing on previous work and pushing the conversation forward through the ever-growing number of net-zero carbon projects. One of the biggest hurdles in the way of the AEC industry’s push towards decarbonization is energy consumption. Experts estimate that nearly one-third of all energy consumption is wasted. This has serious impli...
High demands and innovative products are the drivers of new developments infiltration: In order to support users in various industries in their pursuit of the highest quality and a diverse product range, Eaton is optimizing and expanding its range of filter media containing activated carbon. The upgraded BECO CARBON depth filter sheets offer particularly high adsorption properties for the demanding filtration of liquids. With their strong decolorization abilities and adsorptive removal of undes...
Marubeni Corporation, OPExPARK Inc., Beyond Next Ventures Inc. and DENSO CORPORATION have agreed for Marubeni to invest with BNV and in OPExPARK to support the digital transformation (DX) of operating rooms and a surgical education platform business for doctors (this project). OPExPARK was jointly established by DENSO and BNV. educational platform In recent years, the need for DX has been rapidly increasing in the healthcare industry, as represented by the development of new medical services...
Unit 2 of the Meizhou pumped storage power station has entered commercial operation on March 1. The 1.2 GW pumped storage power plant (phase Ⅰ), located in Meizhou, South China’s Guangdong province, is installed with 4×300 MW turbines developed by DEC.
