Category: Energy

Rechargeable zinc-air batteries promise a lot, we’ll see if they deliver in 2010

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Is there any other field of technology that promises as many revolutionary innovations as battery makers do yet delivers so few? We’ve heard of battery life being made four times, eight times, even twelve times better… and seen pretty much none of it pan out in any sort of meaningful way. … Read More

Originally posted 2009-11-16 15:03:17.

“Savior Bud” by Kim Hyo Jin and Seol Ah Sun

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Presented at the Seoul Design competition, the “Savior Bud” is inspired by the “Giving Tree,” latches on to trees and uses it’s natural recycling processes to obtain water. … Read More

Originally posted 2009-11-19 16:18:34.

Chrylser To Get Naturally Gassy By 2017

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Chrysler plans to introduce compressed natural gas-powered vehicles in 2017 and could raid the Fiat parts bin to make it happen. … Read More

World’s Largest Solar Boat Begins Round The World Voyage

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A giant solar-powered boat has begun its voyage around the world, embarking on a 31,000 mile, 160 day circumnavigation that follows the sun at an estimated average speed of 7.5 knots. … Read More

Originally posted 2010-10-05 08:38:22.