Green Aero Propulsion Private Limited has successfully tested a sub-kN liquid-fuelled aero engine that utilizes airblast atomiser technology, aimed at powering high-speed drones and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The recent test validated various subsystems, including turbomachinery and fuel injection. The engine supports multiple fuels and features an electric start system and advanced cooling mechanisms. Manufactured with metal additive technology, it reduces part counts by nearly 70%. The propulsion unit targets the 20 kgf to 100 kgf thrust range.

Denmark has launched its first domestic flight powered partly by sustainable aviation fuel, operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, from Aalborg to Copenhagen. The flight used a fuel blend of about 40% sustainable aviation fuel, derived from renewable sources like used cooking oil, and 60% conventional jet fuel. This initiative could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,000 to 3,300 tonnes annually. The project is part of Denmark's broader strategy to reduce transport emissions and achieve fossil-free domestic flights by 2030. Although sustainable aviation fuel is significantly more expensive than traditional fuel, government support has made this route commercially viable without raising ticket prices.

Trailer Dynamics, a German startup established in 2018, focuses on electric semi-trailers designed to reduce the load on tractor units, supporting diesel, gas, battery-electric, or fuel cell systems. Currently, approximately two dozen pre-series eTrailers are operational, following several successful field tests with logistics partners. The company recently secured a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank to facilitate scaling. The eTrailer can reduce diesel consumption by up to 50% in challenging driving conditions and extends the range of electric trucks up to 900 km. Trailer Dynamics plans to launch full-scale production by 2028, collaborating with various trailer manufacturers to supply its electric kits.

Chesterfield Township's planning commission voted to conditionally rezone a 3.4-acre site at the southwest corner of 26 Mile and Burdon roads for a second Sheetz store. The proposed development includes a 24-hour, 6,100-square-foot convenience store, fast-food restaurant, and an 8-pump gas station. The rezoning changed the land from MX-2 to C-3, and Sheetz agreed to include a 10-foot-wide walking path. A vote on the site plan is postponed for further updates before it goes to the township board later this spring. Sheetz plans to open seven new stores in Macomb County by 2026.

Taypro has launched the Movable Docking Station (MDS), enabling autonomous movement of solar panel cleaning robots across photovoltaic rows. The MDS utilizes precision-aligned railing tracks for robot mobility and operates on an integrated solar battery charging system, allowing continuous function without external power. The docking station requires no modifications to existing panels, supporting a modular installation process. Features include remote monitoring, edge-detection sensors to prevent derailment, and cloud-based diagnostics for maintenance alerts. The technology aims to enhance efficiency in automated cleaning for solar plants, especially in dust-prone areas.