Moving from NASA's space shuttle to crown estate developments in central London, fuel cell technology will soon provide efficient and emission-free energy to one of the largest commercial buildings in the British capital city. The future home of Al Gore's...
What is the difference between a full hybrid electric vehicle and a conventional vehicle? Cost is the answer you are looking for, a hybrid vehicle, such as the Chevy Malibu Eco Hybrid, typically a few thousand dollars more than...
Static electricity is all around us, from the tiny shocks you get from taking off your shirt on a dry day to electrical storms that generate lightning bolts . Triboelectric devices can harness that energy, even from wave...
Researchers have found reason to believe the southern tip of Africa is abnormally warm due to the ozone hole over Antarctica. In the journal Nature Geoscience, the research team shows how the ozone hole is causing wind patterns to...
Understanding the effect of climate change on upwelling ecosystems is paramount to understanding and predicting the future of marine resources.
The zones affected by this upwelling of cold deep water, which is very rich in nutrients, provide up to 20...
In October 2012, A123 Systems filed for bankruptcy, citing poor sales of electric and extended range electric vehicles, its prime target market. Now, it's time to switch targets, if not technologically speaking, then regionally.
A123 Systems, an advanced-technology battery developer,...
What is the future of automobile powertrains? Whether lithium-ion or hydrogen fuel cell, or simply more efficient engines, Toyota doesn't seem to quick to jump on any one technology.
Considering its steps carefully, Toyota doesn't seem to act as fast...
With Tesla Motors at full production capacity in the United States and recently starting production in the Netherlands, it seems that the company could be somewhat understating how close it is to meeting its goals.
In January 2013, Tesla Motors...
The World Solar Challenge, held in Australia, ended on Thursday with an impressive win by the Dutch team from Delft University of Technology. The solar car, designed and constructed by the students, completed the remarkable 3,000-kilometer race in 33.05...
Moriah Hydro Corp., a hydroelectric facility in upstate New York, is planning to use old interconnected mines as a means to carry out hydroelectric power storage.
This is very good because it is often needed to find massive sites....
