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Risky Rainwear: Outdoor Gear Makers Scramble to Find PFC-Free Alternatives (EARTHTALK)

April 26, 2018 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket […]

GALLERY: 2018 MSU Science Festival: Detroit Expo Day — Part Two

April 22, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

The AmericaJR Web Team were LIVE at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and the Belle Isle Nature Zoo for the 2018 MSU Science Festival Detroit Day. The […]

Breaking News: Did You Feel It? 3.6-magnitude earthquake shakes metro Detroit

April 19, 2018 americajr 0

DETROIT — A 3.6-magnitude earthquake shook metro Detroit on Thursday at around 8 p.m. According to the USGS, the epicenter was in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. […]

EARTHTALK: Ready For A New Solar Roof?

April 19, 2018 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: I need to get my roof replaced as a result of storm damage (thanks global warming!). Is Tesla’s solar roof a good deal and […]

GALLERY: 2018 SAE WCX (World Congress Experience) in Detroit — Part Two

April 19, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center in Detroit for the 2018 SAE WCX (World Congress Experience). The revolution is already in motion and WCX is at […]

NAVYA shuttles to begin operating on U-M’s North Campus in May 2018

April 18, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In just a few weeks, two NAVYA autonomous shuttles will begin transporting students and faculty around the University of Michigan’s North […]

PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 MSU Science Festival on Detroit’s Belle Isle

April 17, 2018 Gloria Rzucidlo 0

The AmericaJR Web Team were LIVE at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum for the 2018 MSU Science Festival Detroit Day. The Detroit Expo is one of […]

Some challenges and concerns lie ahead for autonomous vehicles and ships, experts say

April 16, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

DETROIT — Autonomous vehicles and marine vessels were one of the many topics at this year’s 2018 SAE WCX (World Congress Experience) this week at […]

PHOTOS: 2018 SAE WCX (World Congress Experience) at Cobo Center

April 14, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center in Detroit for the 2018 SAE WCX (World Congress Experience). The revolution is already in motion and WCX is at […]

WATCH: My First Ride on the NAVYA Driverless Shuttle at 2018 SAE WCX

April 13, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center in Detroit for the 2018 SAE WCX (World Congress Experience). In this video, watch for my first ride […]

PHOTOS: 12th annual SAE International JetToy Competition @ Cobo Center

April 12, 2018 Jason Rzucidlo 0

AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo reports from Cobo Center for WCX™18: SAE World Congress Experience. WCX18 is not just the current; it’s the potential. The realized and […]

Strawless in Seattle: Why Are Straws So Bad for the Environment? (EARTHTALK)

April 12, 2018 americajr 0

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal with some restaurants going “strawless” — that is, no longer offering straws to their customers? What’s so bad about sipping […]

NAB Show to feature Next-Gen Autonomous Transport

April 10, 2018 americajr 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The “Next Gen TV Autonomous Transport” will display local broadcasts powered by the newly released ATSC 3.0 broadcast transmission standard while shuttling […]

Finalists Selected for Connected Vehicle Challenge; Winner to be Announced during Connect2Car at SAE International World Congress Experience

April 7, 2018 Press Release 0

WARRENDALE, PA. — Five finalists have been named for the inaugural Connected Vehicle Challenge, which was developed and is organized by SAE International’s Vehicle IoT Committee. The […]