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When they charge, lithium ion batteries form so-called "dendrites" that limit recharging speed. They can also destroy a battery by internal short circuit. Researchers have now found a solution that impedes their formation. Instead of being charged in hours, electric...
Paint manufacturers in Washington will now be asked to establish ways in which residents will be able to return leftover unused paint. The new law, known as House Bill 1579, will be introduced solely to help people dispose of their...
A study published in the latest issue of the journal Science revealed that temperatures have never been as high in the history of our planet. In addition, the scientists predict that by 2100, the amount of greenhouse gases in...
Everyone likes to have options, so could the next Chevy Volt have different battery options to change the price? Of course, the Chevy Volt is only available in one configuration, but wouldn't be nice to be able to get...
Automobile technology is continually evolving, and one rumor we'd like to see come true is General Motors high range electric vehicle that's actually affordable. It's no secret that the typical electric vehicle is rather pathetic when it comes to...
Natural gas becoming more abundant doesn't necessarily leave the hydrogen fuel cell locomotive without a track forward. More likely, hydrails will continue to grow from small beginnings in 2009. Earlier hydrogen fuel cell locomotive technology lent itself to smaller applications,...
Several automakers have already decided that they want to release fuel cell vehicles as early as 2017 or so, and the Department of Energy's H2USA plan could expand the infrastructure. There are already a few hydrogen fueling stations...
In 2012, levels of carbon dioxide increased rapidly, making it clear that temperatures are going to rise beyond the 2 degrees Fahrenheit that scientists previously thought. Federal figures show that the CO2 rise is due primarily to the global economy...
Pay attention the next time you are on the road and then think how much sense a single seater electric vehicle like the IMA Colibri would make. It's a short range electric vehicle, unique, and could be available as...
This may sound like old news, but back in December 2008, BBC's Top Gear test drove and released a scathing review and video of the Tesla Motors Roadster. Subsequently, Tesla Motors saw what it felt was a corresponding decrease...