 Scientists mimic essence of plants' energy storage system July 31, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 300 vote(s)
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In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing ... | |
 Kites could provide electricity for 100,000 homes August 08, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 107 vote(s)
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High-flying kites tethered to generators could supply as much as 100 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 100,000 homes, according to researchers from the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. ... | |
Intel cuts electric cords with wireless power system August 22, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 118 vote(s)
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Intel on Thursday showed off a wireless electric power system that analysts say could revolutionize modern life by freeing devices from transformers and wall outlets. | |
NREL Solar Cell Sets World Efficiency Record at 40.8 Percent August 13, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 100 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have set a world record in solar cell efficiency with a photovoltaic device that converts 40.8 percent of the light ... | |
Hydrogen-Wind-Nuclear Plant in Ontario Not Currently Worthwhile, Study Shows August 06, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 30 vote(s)
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A recent case study on using hydrogen to store the electricity generated by a mix of wind and nuclear power in Ontario, Canada, has shown that the hydrogen addition won’t be worth the cost, at least not at the current state ... | |
 MIT recommends steps to slash gasoline use by 2035 August 06, 2008 | User rating: 3.6 / 5 after 24 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- How much gasoline would the nation save in the year 2035 if lightweight hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles dominated the marketplace? More than 68 billion gallons, or about half the fuel currently ... | |
 QinetiQ says it has broken unmanned flight record August 24, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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(AP) -- An ultra-lightweight plane built from carbon fiber and powered using paper-thin solar panels has broken the world record for longest-lasting unmanned flight, its manufacturer claimed Sunday. | |
 Nissan Motor unveils new prototype electric car August 06, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 37 vote(s)
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Nissan Motor Co. unveiled a new prototype electric vehicle Wednesday with batteries twice as powerful as conventional technology, aiming to take a lead in zero-emission cars. | |
 Algae jet fuel makes splash at international air show August 11, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 24 vote(s)
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Researchers Qiang Hu and Milton Sommerfeld from ASU’s Department of Applied Biosciences recently flew to London to share their findings and research on the application of algae-based oils for creating biofuels ... | |
 Consumers picked to test hydrogen car prototypes August 27, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 21 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Tom Albert drove his loaner Chevrolet Equinox like any other car. He took it to work during the week, picked up groceries, and loaded up the back with bags of soil at the garden store. When his infant ... | |
Gasoline produced from biomass could be in fuel tanks by 2010 with new technology August 19, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 72 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Turning everyday waste into gasoline may seem like a distant dream, but thanks to researchers with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and Byogy Renewables Inc., it could become a reality within ... | |
 Swiss companies to build world's highest solar power station August 15, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 19 vote(s)
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Swiss companies are planning to build the world's highest solar power station in the country's southern Alpine region, one of the project developers, electricity group BKW FMB, said on Friday. | |
 CU to show off its 100-mpg car-in-progress at state fair August 19, 2008 | User rating: 3.9 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A car that gets 100 miles a gallon may sound far-fetched, but the biggest challenge in designing a high-mileage hybrid vehicle for the $10 million Progressive Automobile X Prize (AXP) competition ... | |
Researcher converts biodiesel-waste glycerol into omega-3 fatty acids August 21, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 27 vote(s)
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The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech's College ... | |
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