ZF Aftermarket announces new EV repair kits ZF Aftermarket, a German company, is advancing its "Maintain-Repair-Replace" strategy with new targeted repair options for electrified drivetrains, according to a recent press release from the company. This will reportedly include new repair solutions for e-motors, hybrid modules, inverters, mechatronics and electric drive unit reducers. ZF’s overarching parts portfolio for electric vehicles covers 92 percent of Europe’s Top 20 EV p

Penna. elementary school gets major infrastructure modernization The Connellsville Area School District today announced a major infrastructure modernization project at Dunbar Township Elementary School, the district’s largest elementary school, in partnership with OPTERRA Energy Services. The comprehensive project represents the first major renovation of the school in more than 55 years and takes a holistic approach to addressing the facility’s current and future needs. The D

Metra offers first look at battery-powered models set for next year Leave it to Chicago to unveil some shiny new trains. The longtime rail hub has seen many of the industry's greatest advancements, and earlier this month, it displayed new models that could eventually earn that reputation, as well, by way of its Metra regional rail service, which serves the surrounding suburbs and the city itself. Riders were invited to LaSalle Street Station in the Chicago Loop to view the fi

Alberta referendum goes strongly against independence Should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada? This was the question posed on Monday's referendum ballot in Alberta, the oil-rich province of Canada, that had the world's attention. Albertans voted strongly in favor of staying uni

Missouri project under construction; could power up to 200,000 homes Clearway Energy Group, a San Francisco-based renewable energy company, recently announced it has closed financing and begun construction on the Swan Energy Center, a 650 MW solar facility located on portions of formerly strip-mined land in northwestern Bates County, Missouri, according to an October 6 press release. The project, Clearway’s first in Missouri, is contracted under a 20-year power purchase agree

Hitachi and Rockwell collaborate to help industries accelerate electrification Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation announced a collaboration October 15 that aims to combine elements of power and automation to further the electrification of industry. The pairing is "centered on an integrated grid-to-process architecture that combines the infrastructure powering industrial facilities with the systems that manage production," according to a joint press release from the compan

Semiconductor startup seeks hefty fundraising total Nuvacore, a six-month-old semiconductor startup backed by Sequoia Capital, is seeking to raise hundreds of millions of dollars at a valuation of approximately $2.5 billion, Reuters reported exclusively October 9, citing two people familiar with the fundraising. The San Jose-based company is reportedly developing a central processing unit (CPU) designed for data centers, as well as "targeting growing demand for computing infr

A concert that offered a "workforce development experience" Music and energy, buddies since birth. The two inseparable entities illustrated that bond at a concert for young professionals considering the energy sector. As the energy industry prepared for significant hiring needs over the next decade, the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) partnered with the National Urban League and its local affiliate, Chicago Urban League, to host Energy Up Chicago, a concert and

A new product line for ductile iron pipe SIGMA, the Cream Ridge, New Jersey-based manufacturer, has released a new product line for ductile iron pipe. Joe Webb, Vice President of Sales, commented on the new line in a September 23 press release: “With increased demand for domestically manufactured products, SIGMA has taken steps to meet the needs of the market. Our domestic restraint line upholds the same quality assurance protocols as all SIGMA product, and will be deliver

Upcoming "EDspaces" trade show emphasizes the learning environment An upcoming trade show centered around education has caught our eye, and perhaps the attention of many others. EDspaces 2026--coined "where space shapes learning"--will be held October 28-30 at the Kansas City Convention Center. What exactly is EDspaces, you might ask? Well, according to those running the show: "EDspaces exists to help people who design, plan, and equip learning environments make better decisi

Bay Area county utilities keep focus on environmental impact West County Wastewater (WCW) of California and OPTERRA Energy Services today announced significant progress on WCW’s comprehensive “Clean & Green” energy improvement project that modernizes critical infrastructure, strengthens energy resilience, and significantly reduces WCW’s environmental impact, according to an October 8 press release. The project includes a microgrid for backup power, solar energy installations,

Another indicator of spiked investment in nuclear energy Recent filings from major energy companies provide substantial hints as to which way the wind is blowing when it comes to investment in certain energy sources. In this case, another step was taken toward building a new nuclear plant. Terrestrial Energy Inc., a leader in Generation IV molten salt nuclear plants supplying electricity and high-temperature industrial heat, confirmed that it has submitted its Thermal and Ele

A new manufacturing and technology facility at a community college Elgin Community College's (ECC), featured in past issues of EA for its technical programs (including the March '25 cover), recently opened a brand new, 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center (MTC). The facility was designed to advance workforce development and meet the needs of local employers. This cutting-edge facility, opened in August 2026, expands ECC’s academic programs in manufacturing,

Kaida named president and CEO following Kishida's resignation Nidec has named Michio Kaida president and CEO following Mitsuya Kishida's resignation, the company confirmed last week. The electric-motor manufacturer announced that Mitsuya Kishida resigned as representative director, president and CEO, and Michio Kaida, previously executive vice president and chief technology officer, was appointed president and CEO. The change comes amid Nidec's response to accounting and gov

Cutsforth webinar on common brush rigging failures October 21st Cutsforth, the industrial condition monitoring company based in Ferndale, Washington, is hosting a useful webinar later this month. The session will focus on common brush rigging failures related to generators. Topic: Seeing Inside the Generator: Common Brush Rigging Failures and Proven Solutions Where: Live online via Zoom When: Wednesday, October 21st at 9 AM PT/12PM ET Subject Matter Experts: Jason Kammerer &

SCE extends more than $1 billion in compensation offers for Eaton fire Marking a milestone in the continued support of the greater Altadena community and its recovery from the Eaton Fire, Southern California Edison reports that it has offered more than $1 billion in compensation through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, according to an October 1 press release from the California utility. The voluntary program provides eligible community members with a fair, fast and

Fleetguard recognizes truckers with an appreciation day Fleetguard, a Nashville brand of Atmus Filtration Technologies, is celebrating National Truckers Appreciation Day this weekend. This celebration, set for Sunday, October 4th, "honors the dedicated people who keep goods moving, communities connected and everyday life running here in the United States of America," according to a Fleetguard press release dated October 1. One of Fleetguard's stated goals is to protect the en

Battery Show 2026 preview When it comes to battery technology and its applications in electric vehicles, the home of the automobile has become an annual mecca. The Detroit-hosted Battery Show is set to enter its 12th year, running from October 12th to 15th at Huntington Place in the Motor City. Here's a synopsis of this year's agenda. Conference tracks and topics will include: 1) Battery Chemistry, Materials and Cell Innovation: solid-state commercialization, silicon anodes,

FirstEnergy names new VP of Generation Project Development FirstEnergy Corp., the Akron, Ohio-based utility, has named Jon Dormo its Vice President of Generation Project Development, per a September 3 press release. Reporting to Chris Beam (FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland) Dormo is set to "lead efforts to plan and develop new power generation projects that help meet customers' future energy needs," FirstEnergy said. It's something many utilities consider

NTN hosts latest charity event in Chicagoland NTN Bearing Corporation of America recently hosted its latest Community Spirit & Engagement Event in partnership with the D54 Education Foundation and its annual Run to Read event, the company said in a September 30 press release. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, a team of dedicated NTN volunteers assembled 900 race-day participant packets for the 22nd Annual Run to Read, the foundation's largest community fundraiser. Run to Read