Trainee electrician fined $10,000 for dangerous work
image: 123RF A New Plymouth District Court has fined an apprentice electrician $10,000 for unsupervised work which could have resulted in death. Bradley Carl Payne breached the Electricity Act 1992 when he installed conductors and fittings in a shipping container at a South Taranaki residential property without supervision in March 2022. This resulted in Payne […]
24 must-have items for college
Knowing what to bring and what not to bring when transferring new students to campus can be stressful. Are 100 boxes of Easy Mac enough? To help parents and guardians know what to bring this year, we asked members of Binghamton University’s Bearcat Family Facebook page to share some of their must-have items when moving. […]
How to make optical fiber cables, their components and light techniques
Fiberial cables Revolution occurs in communications systems, providing high -speed internet speeds and completely clear signals across vast distances. Have you ever wondered how these cables are made and what makes them very effective? Let’s understand the process of manufacturing optical cables, the main components concerned, and the role of visual technology in their efficiency. […]
Mahindra XUV 3XO EV launched this year, find out about the expected prices and features
Mahindra is all set to expand its electric vehicle portfolio in India with the debut of the XUV 3XO EV, as seen in recent spy shots. The XUV 3XO EV is expected to be positioned below the XUV400 in the brand’s portfolio, which could provide an affordable entry point into their EV range. The near-production […]
Best electric car chargers for home
Photo: Michael Hession Choose a budget This model supports up to 40 amps of charging, has a 25-foot cord, and is completely weatherproof. Plus, it’s less expensive than many similar models. Although it costs less than many of the chargers in our test group, the United Chargers Grizzl-E Classic 40A offers many of the same […]
Electric Truck News – Feds say no to Tesla, California rolls back electric truck rules
Sign up to receive daily news updates from CleanTechnica via email. Or follow us on Google News! The diesel engine has been a blessing to humanity. Unfortunately, it also fills the air with deadly climate pollution that creates health risks for those who benefit from it. An electric truck leaves no nitrogen oxides, particulate matter […]
The US Department of Labor found that the worker was electrocuted due to expired tools and failed training
A local electrical contractor could have prevented a 44-year-old foreman from being electrocuted during storm recovery efforts at Coaling by taking critical safety measures to protect his workers, a recent U.S. Department of Labor investigation found. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) learned that the foreman was part of a three-person […]
Electric vehicles will account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024
Although new car sales in Norway barely exceeded the numbers seen in 2023, electric cars continued to dominate, accounting for 89 percent of all new passenger car sales throughout 2024. New figures published by Opplysningsrådet für veitrafikken (OFV), Norway’s road traffic information board, earlier this month revealed that new passenger car sales in 2024 amounted […]
The comprehensive guide to securing a data center
In today’s digital age, data centers are the lifeblood of organizations, protecting sensitive information and running mission-critical applications. Since cyberattacks and unauthorized physical access pose constant threats, implementing strong security measures is essential. Among these systems, door access control systems stand out as a major line of defense, providing an effective way to secure your […]
Debunking common misconceptions with Ethernet
Written by Don Schultz, Senior Technical Consultant for trueCABLE, Fluke Networks Copper/Fiber CCTT, BICSI INSTC, INSTF Certified Wired networks are the backbone and foundation of any properly established local area network (LAN). Even as 5G UW, 4GLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, and advanced Wi-Fi 7 are becoming the norm, there’s an organized cabling system of sorts behind […]