How to Make a $5 Solar Water Heater From Junk Fridge
One simple way of making hot water has been perfected by a blogger on thesietch.org, and it relies on a simple and easy to find piece of junk: an old refrigerator!
Gain Up to 30% More Solar Power With Automatic Cleaning System
Heliotex has released the first pending patent of automatic cleaning systems for business and home solar panels. Heliotex Automatic Solar Panel Cleaning Systems automatically washes and rinses the solar panels as often as you find necessary. The system helps you to maximize your investment by allowing your solar panels to achieve their full potential (dirty solar panels lose up to 30% efficiency).
Wave Treader: Joining Wind and Wave Power
By combining wind and wave power, the energy output can be drastically increased. The Wave Treader that enables the mix-up will probably be available on the market by 2011.
First Affordable Mass Produced Electric Car in the World Comes from Volkswagen
In Frankfurt - Germany, Europe's biggest car manufacturer, Volkswagen and the Japanese group Toshiba signed an agreement to develop the new VW electric cars together.
Save Fuel With the New Electricity-Producing Shock Absorbers
While some study ways of electronically controlling the shock absorbers and giving you a smooth and steady ride, and others are seeking ways to convert the heat generated by the engine into electricity, a team of undergraduate MIT students invented a shock absorber that harnesses the energy from the very bumps it hits. Several truck manufacturers and the U.S. military have given them attention, and planned to use their technology in their cars.
World's Most Efficient Solar Water Heater Made by Surface Power
Surface Power received an independent certification from TUV Rhineland that their solar water heaters are at least 131% more efficient in the morning and evening, and 76% more at midday than other solar heaters.
More Efficient Biomass Heater from Japanese Scientists
East Asian countries have an abundance of low efficiency, high carbon dioxide emitting heating sources. The Japanese scientists are working to develop new heating systems, with less harmful environmental impact.
Your New Inexpensive Vietnamese Electric Scooter
Although electric scooters are already on the market, they are rather slow and expensive. Sufat, a Vietnamese company is planning to produce a new electric scooter, able to easily drive 55 miles per hour and accelerating from 0 to 50 mph in less than 10 seconds.
New Nano-Materials Mix Boosts Li-Ion Battery Capacity
Carbon nanotubes have been in the focus of many scientists and universities studying battery technologies recently. Now, a group of Rice University researchers found out the novel properties of carbon nanotubes surrounded by metal-oxide arrays for use in lithium ion batteries.
Ford Transit Connect the Electric Compact Van Goes on the US Market in 2010
Ford Motor Co announced the collaboration with Smith Electric Vehicles on their first electric vehicle which will be released on the US market by 2010. The electric car will be based on Ford Transit Connect compact van.
