Photovoltaic cells that convert heat, not sunlight, to electricity may turn out to be the solution for capturing all the energy we waste through heat.READ»
As an eco-fuel, hydrogen has numerous advantages, including clean emissions. Storing hydrogen, however, has been proven difficult and dangerous--until now. The DOE has achieved a nanotech breakthrough that will allow for the safe storage and transport of hydrogen. READ»
New research suggests the whole world could switch to renewable energy sources using current tech in just 20 to 40 years. It would cost no more than current energy, and would have big economic and eco payoffs. Let's do this.READ»
Nuclear submarine technology (truly cold war terror science) may one day have peaceful payoffs: A French firm is planning modified submarine nuclear power stations, able to provide clean juice to remote communities.READ»
Back in February 2010, Bloom Energy hit the news in a big way with its mysterious fuel-cell "Boxes" tech powering tech giants like Amazon. Now it's trying a new thing with "Electrons," selling its clean energy to customers without them needing to buy hardware.READ»
Scientists have known about pyroelectricity for years, but it's always been too inefficient to be useful. A new breakthrough changes this, making it plausible to extract power from your car exhaust.READ»
Households near roads will sigh sadly at this, car noise enthusiasts will hum: The Senate just passed (unanimously) a bill making it mandatory for all electric cars to emit some noise when operating. READ»
We've talked about the remarkable Solar Impulse aircraft before--it's a mind-boggling vehicle that's important for the future of flight and solar-powered product design. It just flew its first 24-hour non-stop flight, right through ...READ»
Yesterday marks a small but significant moment in history: Test pilot Markus Scherdel flew the Solar Impulse aircraft for the first time. It's amazing because Solar Impulse is entirely solar-powered, and took to the sky through ...READ»
Someday soon Bertrand Piccard is going to throw the switches on his Solar Impulse Foundation aircraft, tug back on the stick and pull it into the air. Then he'll fly it right around the world. The impressive technology demonstrator's ...READ»
You may presume, what with the technology being so new, that there isn't much opportunity to supe up your green tech hybrid car. California company 3Prong has a different idea--and a new system to mod your Prius.
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Scientists at MIT have invented a smart roofing material that takes a new thermal-management approach to eco-design. It's a different approach to previous efforts, of which there are many. We've rounded them up for you, starting with ...READ»
We've seen every kind of architectural concept related to green design, but here's an exciting new one that may also be the oddest. It seems to borrow from a NASA design concept; it constantly re-builds itself and grows biofuel on its ...READ»
The electric car really is due at a showroom near you, we can confirm, because VW, maker's of the "people's car" will have one in 2013. VW's even dubbing the E-Up the "Beetle of the 21st Century". Can this lofty claim be ...READ»
That whole "Google operates a diverse business plan" idea is getting a weird new spin at the moment--news has surfaced that the search engine giant is working hard to improve the tech behind solar thermal heating systems.
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Audi just gave a new spin to rumors it's got an electric car ready to unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show by launching a teaser Web site. How's the German car-maker whipping up an alt-fuel frenzy? With videos of ...READ»
Honda's just pulled the wraps off its CR-Z car, and announced it's due to go into mass production with a launch date of February 2010. It's an interesting competitor to the Prius and the Volt, and looks sweeter than either.
Not ...READ»
The XR3 vehicle has been in development for years, but it's now ready to go into mainstream production. And almost as important as its 200 mpg hybrid drive system, the trike boasts sleek design lines. It is, in fact, the shape the ...READ»
