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Uranium Nitride Could Be Used As Better Replacement for Current Nuclear Fuels, Los Alamos...
Uranium nitride can provide an alternative to the uranium and plutonium oxides now used. Researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico have recently discovered some of its reactive properties.
Milk Company From Ukraine Producing 1.3 MW of Power With 4,000 Cows And a...
From the former block of communist countries, Ukraine stands up and produces energy from the cow farms they own. The Ukrainian Milk Company Ltd, near Kiev, the country's capital, has just implemented a CHP (combined heat and power) generator powered by 4,000 cows.
EC-03: Yamaha's New Electric Scooter to Gather Momentum Worldwide
The giant Japanese company, Yamaha Motor, officially unveiled a zero-emission electric motor scooter this week which, unlike the gasoline model, could travel five times farther at the same cost.
Powering The Future: Discovery Channel's Newest Show on Alternative Energy Premiering June 17
The 4 hour show is going to be hosted by a specialist in alternative energy: Dr. M. Sanjayan, lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy. Its purpose is to identify how humanity could tap "a clean, limitless, secure energy supply and addressing how it could possibly be delivered."
Phantom Eye – Boeing's New Hydrogen Powered Spy Plane
Plane maker Boeing recently launched a hydrogen-powered spy unit that will stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four days. Dubbed Phantom Eye, it is one of the most environmentally friendly airplanes available today. According to officials, this unmanned aircraft can carry up to 450 lbs, having a 150-foot wingspan.
TwinAir: The 0.9L, 85HP Engine Will Power the New Fiat 500
Now, along with the crisis, the purchase of Chrysler and the upcoming electric vehicle trend, Fiat is also focusing on making older technologies better. TwinAir is the name of their new engine project, it has 2 cylinders, 0.9 liters and an amazing 85 HP.
New Highly Efficient Heat Pumps to Reduce Heating Costs in Cold Regions Discovered
According to a new study, heat pumps are not so efficient in extremely cold climates, only being suited for moderate climates. These provide cooling in summer and heating in winter. Researchers at Purdue University have recently developed a new type of heat pump that allows residents in cold climates to halve their heating bills, due to its high efficiency.
PZT Nanofibers Piezoelectric Generator Producing 1.6V Unveiled by SIT Scientist
Dr. Yong Shi, from Stevens Institute of Technology has released a paper called "1.6 V Nanogenerator for Mechanical Energy Harvesting Using PZT Nanofibers." He uses piezoelectric nanowire- and nanofiber-based generators that can convert mechanical energy into electricity.
Agreement Between Toyota and Tesla Motors to Materialize With 2 Prototypes by End of...
Often seen as having the closest resemblance with the Iron Man, Elon Musk has brought Paypal, Tesla Motors, SpaceX and SolarCity to their best, and now, in the middle of a financial crisis, is trying to make his deal with Toyota work, and have the first electric car designed by both on the market as soon as possible.
Germany to Get Its Electricity from Renewables by 2050
Germany is planning to become the first G20 country that will generate its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2050, being also a leader in this field. According to the Federal Environment Agency, this country currently produces about 16 percent of its electricity from solar, wind and other renewable sources.
