UK Scientists Predict Aircraft as Significant Source of CO2 for Next 10 Years
A 10-year prediction made by Bethan Owen and her colleagues from the UK's CATE (Center for Air Traffic and the Environment) says that aircraft emissions will become the a significant source of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and will double or triple by 2050.
IBM Patenting Traffic Lights That Stop Your Engine to Save Fuel
I have always been the geek type and liked high-tech, but IBM's recent patent on file has made me raise an eyebrow. They filed a patent application for a traffic light system that can control the vehicles' engine, remotely turn them off or signaling the drivers if it's safe to do so in the interest of reducing fuel consumption.
Samsung Unveils LCD Monitor That Powers Itself Solely From Your PC's USB
Samsung has unveiled a 18.5-inch LCD display that consumes only 6.3W. The announcement, made at SID 2010, has been accompanied by a demonstration in which such a display was powered only via a USB 2.0 cable from the PC it was linked to!
Cevital Planning to Build $8 Billion Solar Power Complex in Sunny Algeria
Cevital, one of Algeria's largest private companies, is seeking foreign investors to help build an $8 billion solar power complex to export renewable energy to Europe.
US to Have the First Freshwater Offshore Wind Farm
The non-profit Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) and General Electric (GE) have come together and announced at the American Wind Energy Association's annual WINDPOWER Conference in Dallasthe the development of a wind farm off the shores of Ohio near Cleveland. The project is said to be the first fresh water offshore wind farm in the US.
Sailing Ships to Produce Hydrogen Onboard With Oceans' Energy
Scientists at the University of California Davis are working to develop a technology that will allow sailing ships to generate electricity from the ocean while they are far from the shores. This fleet of sailing ships would then turn wind power into hydrogen, which would be stored onboard, to be unloaded later and used.
North America's Largest Wind Farms to be Built by Cannon and Gamesa
San Diego wind farm developer Cannon Power Group and Spanish wind turbine builder Gamesa are planning to build one of the largest wind farms in North America. The companies have started to build a wind farm South of the Border to supply clean power to a quarter of a million households in both Mexico and California from 500 MW of power until 2015. Cannon also said that the potential capacity of the site is ultimately 1,000 MW.
Solar Panels Glare Could Create Negative Chain Effects for Surrounding Ecosystems, Researchers Say
We have to realize that we're not alone on Earth and that our actions compete with those of the (other) animals, and while we're seeking to make our lives more and more unnaturally comfortable, we destroy the very ecosystems that sustain our growth. Such can be the case with the light that solar panels reflect, as Michigan State University scientists say.
Bugatti's New 800 Horsepower All-Electric Car
Bugatti has developed a new electric supercar that generates 800 BHP from onboard batteries. The prototype of this car is based on the chassis of a Bentley Continental GT and includes two powerful electric motors that are able to deliver 2200Nm of torque and an advanced battery pack.
Irish Company Proposes Alternative Energy Backup Systems for Mobile Telephony Operators
Cinergy, an Irish company, wants to equip cell phone companies in developing countries with alternative energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels. Because in countries like Africa, Asia and Latin America mobile networks are expanding quickly, the local power grids often don't keep up with the loads and the operators need diesel backup generators.
