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Discover Magazine

May 04, 2024

It May be Possible to Power Implantable Generators with Our Bodies

Professor John Zhang is quoted in an article about wearable generators that produce electricity. "This study implies that sufficient electrical energy can be converted from the kinetic energy of a pacemaker lead especially at low frequencies to sustain operations," Zhang said.

NH Union Leader

May 03, 2024

Students test drive career paths at the track

Coverage of the 18th annual Formula Hybrid+Electric competition, founded and run by Thayer. Dartmouth Formula Racing team members Joe McInnis '24, David Adams '26, and Jeff Kobal '26 are pictured and quoted. "It's easily the best way on campus to get hands-on experience," said Kobal.

NHPR

May 02, 2024

College students show off hybrid and electric cars at NH Speedway competition

Coverage of the 18th annual Formula Hybrid+Electric competition—founded and run by Thayer—featuring an interview with Dartmouth Formula Racing team captain Joe McInnis '24. "I'm hoping to stay in the automotive field. That's the dream. I think that's the dream for a lot of people here," said McInnis.

The Boston Globe

Apr 29, 2024

Gas-Free Racecars Hitting the New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Mike Chapman '76 Th'77, director of Formula Hybrid+Electric (FH+E), and Dartmouth Formula Racing team captain Joe McInnis '24 are featured in an article about this year's FH+E competition. Chapman says most teams are competing with high-performance electric-only vehicles, which is considered the future of the auto industry.

The Valley News

Apr 17, 2024

Through New School Partnerships, CRREL Seeks to Educate Young Scientists

Lecturer Markus Testorf is featured in an article about the new partnership between New Hampshire Academy of Science and the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover for middle and high school students who want to pursue study beyond their school's science curricula.

Green Car Congress

Mar 31, 2024

Terragia raises $6M seed round to advance one-step biological conversion of biomass to ethanol

Professor Lee Lynd, Terragia CTO and co-founder, is quoted in an article about funding for the company to commercialize its novel approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol, and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. "Conversion of ethanol to fuels for planes, ships, and trucks is a leading option for approximately half of future global transportation energy demand. ... Terragia's technology is projected to displace 3 gigatons of CO2 emissions annually," said Lynd.

The Valley News

Mar 24, 2024

New Nonprofit Aims to Support Families Affected By Brain Injuries

A story about a new local nonprofit organization Unmask the Invisible that aims to help traumatic brain injury survivors, siblings, and family caregivers features a collaboration with Dartmouth Engineering to create a weighted paintbrush for survivors who have ataxia, a condition that causes challenges with balance coordination, and muscle control.

BBC World Radio

Mar 23, 2024

Energy and the Role of AI

Dean Alexis Abramson spoke to to BBC World Service Radio during CERAWeek in Houston, a major international energy conference, about the role of AI in the energy space and its potential in helping optimize building efficiency and energy management.