One of the by-products of petroleum extraction and refining is natural gas. The main component, methane , is often simply vented into the atmosphere or burned off as waste. The problem with these disposal methods, though, is that CH4...
Does size matter? Most people will say yes, and affirm that bigger is better. On the other hand, sometimes smaller can be better, as we recently discussed using superconductors to reduce the size and increase the power of wind...
In a recent press release, Mahindra REVA announced the release of a new electric vehicle to be called the E2O. The new mini-car expects to have a 62-mile range, the perfect combination of size and range for city...
On November 14, 2012 AB Engine, Inc. was granted a Chinese patent titled “High Efficiency Internal Combustion Engine” which protects and details a method of converting thermal energy of burning fuels in internal combustion engines to mechanical power –...
Despite setting up 38 charging stations in two different lots and offering electric vehicle drivers free parking spaces, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has decided to now charge EV drivers for the parking spots.
The decision was based purely on...
Elio Motors in Shreveport, Louisiana wants to by a former General Motors plant in order to manufacture and sell their low-cost, high MPH car.
One green automaker, Bright Automotive, has already gone under in Shreveport while waiting for Federal funding....
New species of blue-green algae was engineered by chemists at University of California, Davis. The aim of the team, led by assistant professor Shota Atsumi, was to find a replacement of petroleum and natural gas to produce chemical feedstock. The...
Volatility is the property of perfumes or other substances to evaporate easily and give fragrances. In many cases these fragrances are harmless, however factories should always be equipped with appropriate filters to ensure that the aroma does not turn...
A key to developing a new generation of slick and slim cell phones or portable gadgets is to create just as slim and flexible, but also powerful batteries. Imprint Energy, a small lab based at the University of California...
Pike Research estimates that electric vehicle (EV) sales (both pure electric and hybrids) are to reach 3.8 million by 2020 due to increased affordability and increased number and efficiency of charging points. Thus, it is still early days yet...
