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Electric car drivers across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £9 million scheme that will encourage more car owners to make the switch. Many potential customers have been put off from electric vehicles as they feel that there are not enough charging points and it would be a hassle to drive around looking for a charging station. However there Read more...

Severely brain damaged patients have been brought briefly ‘back to life’ by shocking their brain with an electrical current. Some patients were able to move their hands or follow some simple instructions such as answering questions. From this it could lead to the new treatment of people left unconscious by accidents such as car accidents Read more...

Derbyshire fire and rescue services are offering free electric blanket tests as research recently carried out show that older people are six times more likely to die in a house fire caused by a faulty electric blanket. Before the test the blanket owners will be asked to sign an acceptance form to confirm that they are willing for Derbyshire Read more...

Trains were at a standstill at Sutton Station after an electrical cable exploded on the platform causing severe travel disruptions across its rail networks. A spokesperson for Network Rail, which owns Sutton Station, said: “This morning there was what we call an electrical supply problem which created a spark or a small bang at the station Read more...

As the population in China grows the need for cars for every family is on the rise. Stats show that it is expected that there will be over 80 million cars needed in China by the end of the decade on top of the 120 million already in use.  The government have decided to put a stop to the amount of cars being made and sold in China by limiting Read more...

With energy saving lighting becoming a common feature in most homes and businesses as the year progresses, a less likely place that is adamant to save money on energy is an aquarium. Great Lakes aquarium has introduced an ongoing initiative to improve energy efficiency in the facility. The aquariums main goal is to reduce energy consumption Read more...

To the majority of New York residents the melting snow is a joy to see as they will no longer have treacherous sidewalks. However this celebration may be short lived as the melting snow is causing a danger to both pedestrians and pets. The reason for this is due to the de-icing salts mixed with the water from the melting snow as these two are Read more...

A woman was taken to hospital after a faulty electric blanket started a fire which completely destroyed her home. Three fire engines were called to the scene and when they arrived the fire had completely spread through the flat and smoke had made its way across the road. A cordon was put in place and neighbouring flats were evacuated whilst Read more...

A trust that provides housing care for the elderly along with two firms that they hired has been fined after staff and residents were put at risk of exposure to asbestos. Express Elevators was hired by Anchor trust to replace a lift at a shelter after PC lifts were hired to the remove the existing lift before the new one could be installed. Read more...

Sources working at JFK airport say the massive electrical system is so corroded by years of storms and poor maintenance that they fear a major meltdown. From above the airport lights look like they are in top condition with thousands of lights guiding in the planes every day. But below ground it is a different story with years of neglect having an Read more...