Jun 09 2011

Wind Energy Squeezed from Galloping Cables

Tag: Alternative Power Sources,Buildings and Structures,Energy Efficiency,Green Tech,Renewable Energy,Wind Power — Emad Hanna @ 3:48 pm
Scientists use cable oscillations caused by wind to generate electricity.

Jun 07 2011

EcoBoost: Ford’s Smallest Engine Ever

Tag: Carbon Offsets,Cars,Conservation,Cooling,Design,Energy,Energy Efficiency,Engineering,Transportation — Nic Halverson @ 11:47 am
A 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine increases fuel efficiency and lowers exhaust temperatures.

May 29 2011

Using Exhaust to Increase Fuel Efficiency

Tag: Cars,Coal,Conservation,Electricity,Energy,Energy Efficiency,Fossil Fuels,Green Your Electricity,Petroleum,Semiconductors — Emad Hanna @ 12:51 pm
BMW, Ford and Chevrolet are testing a method to capture waste heat from car engines to improve gas mileage.

May 13 2011

Robot Train-Plane Could Levitate Future Commuters

Tag: Aviation,Energy Efficiency,Engineering,Flying Robots,Inventions,Public Transportation,Robotics,Robots,Transportation,Transportation Infrastructure,Vehicles and Equipment — Nic Halverson @ 7:11 pm
The Aero Train is a free-flying, robotic train-plain that levitates on a cushion of air.

Apr 29 2011

Pint Sized Energy Harvester Captures Big Vibrations

Tag: Alternative Power Sources,Batteries,Carbon Offsets,Design,Electricity,Energy,Energy Efficiency,Engineering,Green Tech,Renewable Energy — Nic Halverson @ 5:24 pm
A device that fits on the end of your thumb can generate five to ten times the power of similar devices.

Apr 29 2011

Floating Golf Course Has Underwater Tunnels

Tag: Alternative Power Sources,Carbon Emissions,Carbon Footprint,Carbon Neutral,Climate Prediction,Conservation,Energy Efficiency,Events, Sports and Competitions,Geothermal Power,Green Building,Renewable Energy,Saving Energy,Water,Zero Waste — Nic Halverson @ 5:03 pm
An 18-hole floating course hopes to boost Maldivian economy while preserving the nation's ecosystem.

Apr 25 2011

Battery Harvests the Energy of Estuaries

Tag: Alternative Power Sources,Biotechnology,Carbon Offsets,Chemistry,Conservation,Electricity,Energy,Energy Efficiency,Engineering,Green Science,Materials Science,Nanomaterials,Nanotech,Renewable Energy,Saving Energy,Water — Nic Halverson @ 3:40 pm
A novel battery produces electricity in places where freshwater meets saltwater.

Apr 15 2011

Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Services Revving Up

Tag: Apps,Carbon Offsets,Cars,Communication,Conservation,DoGooding,Energy Efficiency,Green Tech,Online Community and Social Networking,Smart Phones,Ubiquitous Computing,Vehicles and Equipment — Nic Halverson @ 5:34 pm
New car-sharing services tap vast communities of idle cars.

Apr 14 2011

Ecological Catamaran to Set Sail

Tag: Alternative Power Sources,Batteries,Design,Electricity,Energy Efficiency,Engineering,Green Tech,Rechargeable Batteries,Renewable Energy,Saving Energy,Solar Power,Transportation,Water,Wind Power — Nic Halverson @ 2:28 pm
Solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and diesel-thermal generators power this ship.

Apr 06 2011

New Car Engine Sends Shock Waves Through Auto Industry

Tag: Alternative Fuels,Alternative Power Sources,Carbon Emissions,Carbon Footprint,Carbon Offsets,Cars,Design,Electric Cars,Electricity,Energy Efficiency,Green Science,Green Tech,Saving Energy,Transportation — Nic Halverson @ 2:10 pm
A new engine has the potential to triple the fuel efficiency of hybrid vehicles.
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