Zhejiang University of Technology
China
Xionian Li, Ph.D (xnli@zjut.edu.cn)
Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 20th, 2012
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Zero net carbon transportation will save money and create jobs
Dan Sperling, founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies writes, “The state of California commissioned the University of California Institute of Transportation Studies to devise a roadmap to achieve zero net carbon transportation by 2045.
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Zoology: Secrets of the ‘uncrushable’ diabolical ironclad beetle
Lacking the ability to fly away from danger, this insect has crush-resistant exoskeletal forewings (called elytra), which means that it is able to withstand crushing and piercing strikes from predators and can survive being run over by vehicles. … David Kisailus, [UCI professor of material science and engineering] and colleagues report the structural features and material composition of the elytra, which allow the beetle to withstand forces of up to 149 newtons (approximately 39,000 times its body weight).
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ZEI’s hydrogen-powered craft project gets $2 million grant
The California Energy Commission has awarded Zero Emissions Industries (ZEI) a $2 million grant to design, build and test a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell powered small, fast harbor craft. … ZEI partners in the project include Watershed Innovation …. Another project partner, the Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine will collect and process project, vessel and system data to provide clear, unbiased conclusions regarding the performance and usage of the hydrogen systems.
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Zillow is dropping climate risk scores. Here’s why it matters
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Zone Captains
Primary Responsibilities:
- Designate Building Coordinators and oversee designation of Floor Wardens
- Prepare Preliminary Zone Status Reports
- Coordinate activities with Field Incident Commander
- Relay information between EOC Zone Coordinators and Building Coordinators
