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EcoVolt Turns Californian Brewery Into Biogas Generation Facility

Some time ago, we told you about EcoVolt, the system that contains bacteria that eats organic waste and generates methane. It is owned by...

Wind Power Hits Record Numbers in Spain, Becomes Leading Source

The pressure of depleting resources and the numerous regulations set by international governments on emissions suggest that renewables should be the primary source of...
BMW i3, the Only EREVE you Shouldn't Use as an EREV?

BMW i3 Range-Extender “Not For Regular Use”?

With all the great ideas that go into a BMW, such as those that make up the new BMW i3, one little piece of...

Infiniti’s Luxury Electric Car Delayed Indefinitely

Much to the surprise of the attendees at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week, Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti,...

Fake Sunrise is Beijing’s Real Solution to Record Pollution Levels

In an incredibly tragic move by one of the most polluted cities in the world, Beijing has taken to using giant video screens in...

Tesla Sales Surge in Q4; New Superchargers and Retail Stores On The Way

During a recent Tesla press conference, it was noted that the line of ultra-lux electric vehicles are continuing to sell extremely well, with over 6,900...

Siluria’s New Technology Could Make Plastic Bottles from Natural Gas

The start-up Siluria has discovered a way to swap natural gas for crude oil as a key ingredient in the plastics around us. Siluria has...
KSPG's Electric Vehicle Range Extender, About as Quiet as the Spare Tire Cubby it Fits Into

New Electric Vehicle Range-Extender Allays Range-Jitters Quietly

Extended-range electric vehicles (EREV) such as the Chevy Volt and BMW i3, actually suffer from a noise problem. Range jitters are pretty close to the...
Tank for Toyota's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prototype

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars vs Electrics

Electric vehicles may have the upper hand, for now, but will the hydrogen fuel cell be the last laugh? Various automaker-CEOs have poo-pooed hydrogen fuel...

Make Free Electricity by Pouring Water from a Can

Of all the science stuff I've ever seen, this free electricity experiment has caught my eyes and is by far the most simple and interesting....