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2013 Was a Year of Highs for Solar Power

Ten Best Solar Power Events in 2013 (Infographic)

2013 has been a banner year for solar power installations and achievements around the world. SolarMosaic put together this great infographic highlighting the top...
2014 Toyota Prius - One of the Safest on the Road

2014 Toyota Prius Safety Rating Drops Slightly

The Toyota Prius is unique in the automobile market, the first and most-successful hybrid electric vehicle, as well as the best-selling hybrid in the...
Up Close and Personal with Electric Vehicle Battery Cells

Understanding Electric Vehicle Batteries on a Microscopic Level

Electric vehicles, in the last decade, have become more affordable and reliable than ever before, but perhaps taking an even closer look can help...

Google Buys Nest Thermostat Company for Just Over $3 Billion

Google bought Nest, for $3.2 billion, an investment, which many are still not quite sure whether it is a smart one or not. But...

MoveOn Recruits “FrackingFighters” to Combat Climate Change

The online, left-leaning, progressive organization Move On plans to recruit FrackingFighters to support anti-fracking movements across the US and will provide funding and training...

TABBY: The DIY Open-Source Electric Vehicle That You Build in an Hour

As automobile technology becomes more complex and proprietary, the task of building your own vehicle becomes a tall order. Expensive and time-consuming, DIY cars are...
All-In-One - Electric Vehicle, Autonomous Drive, WIreless Charging

Induct Navia – Autonomous Electric Vehicle for “Last-Mile Mobility”

The Induct Navia combines all the modern technologies, autonomous drive, electric vehicle, wireless charging, in one vehicle. The Navia, developed by French company Induct Mobility...
World's Smallest Wind Power Device at 1.8 mm Rotor Diameter

Miniature Wind Power Could Charge Personal Electronic Devices

Personal electronic devices, such as smartphones, mp3 and mp4 players, among others, have become more powerful, and more power-hungry, over time. Could miniature wind...
2014 Nissan Leaf, More Range + Higher Production = More Sales?

2014 Nissan Leaf, Real Competition For Chevy Volt

It seems that Nissan Leaf might finally give the Chevy Volt run for its money this year, thanks to some manufacturing changes and better...

The Must-Have Solar Powered Cars of The Future

Solar powered (electric) cars are the way to go. You don't have to be an expert to see that, especially considering the increasing prices...