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Nissan's ECO Pedal Exerts Force On Your Foot And Saves Gas
Making people push harder on brakes to get the desired effect sometimes results in fewer brakes and more accidents, as it becomes a habit. Do the same, but purposefully, on the acceleration pedal and you suddenly have gas savings, as Nissan remarked recently, and released the ECO Pedal.
Honda's Hybrid Models Facing Braking System Failure Claims, Fatal Accident Quoted
Honda has been faced with charges just like its compatriot, Toyota. The claims say that the acceleration pedal of Honda's hybrid models doesn't work properly and has even caused accidents, one including the death of the front seat occupant.
Renault Planning To Launch Performance Version of The Electric Zoe
Renault is still planning on releasing a competitive electric hatchback by 2013. The electric car will be a performance version of Renault's electric hatchback Zoe, which was unveiled at this year's Paris Motor Show.
Boeing Plans Large-Scale Production of 39.2 Percent Efficient Photovoltaic Cells
Spectrolab, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boeing company, is responsible for the creation of the newest terrestrial solar cell, called C3MJ+. The concentrator photovoltaic cells (CPV) are announced to be the industry's highest-efficiency cell with an average conversion efficiency of 39.2 percent.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accelerated In Recent Years Despite Economic Recession, Says WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a press statement today, in which they warn about the rise in atmospheric greenhouse gases during the last few years. Despite the economic crisis, which slowed down the industry a bit, the gas concentration rose in 2009, driving Earth towards a sure warming in the near future.
Toyota Unveils Solid State Battery That Can Withstand High Temperatures
Looking to gather momentum in the electric vehicle field, Toyota's focus is also on batteries. The Japanese giant has recently unveiled a solid-state LiCoO2 (lithium cobalt oxide) battery that features higher energy density and bears temperatures of up to 100 degrees Celsius.
The Stirling Racer: Nice But Expensive Stirling Engine Toy Powered By The Sun
It's nice for a toy, but difficult to understand when it comes to explaining the true greenness of this invention. A stirling engine-powered toy just hit the market recently, combining a 194-year-old engine concept touted today for its fuel flexibility with solar power-the baby that modern science wants to grow.
Toyota RAV4 Electric With Tesla Drivetrain Showcased At This Year's LA Auto Show
Here's a proof that things are moving faster and faster in today's world - or, at least, faster than I thought. Not a long time ago we've been presenting the partnership between Tesla and Toyota to bring a RAV4 electric vehicle to the market. Now it's alive - here it is, at this year's LA auto show.
RavenSkin: Letting The Sun's Heat Pass When Cold And Blocking It When Hot (Outside)
We would all like to have our houses heated during the winter and cooled during summer. This can't be done by using regular bricks, and sometimes a tree might just do its job properly, but what about those places where you can't really plant a tree and you live at the 20th floor? This is where RavenBrick's Skin wall systems come into play.
Renewable Hydrokinetic Energy Could Meet 10% of U.S. Electricity Needs, Study Says
The newest affordable clean energy source that scientists have laid eyes on is the one provided by hydrokinetic systems such as ocean waves and free-flowing rivers. Researchers estimate that this â€Ã…“fresh†source of energy could supply electricity to meet up to 10% of America's power needs.
