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Chinese Super-MagLev Train Could Reach 1,800 MPH
The Applied Superconductivity Laboratory of Southwest Jiaotong University, China, says that its new Super-Maglev train could reach speeds of up to 1,800 mph, but...
New Study Finds Biofuels Not as Green as Previously Thought
For decades, the US and other countries have looked to biofuels to reduce emissions and petroleum imports, but is it a sustainable practice?
Biofuels, according...
First Ever Plastic Bottles Made Out of Ocean Waste Hit Supermarket Shelves
The horror stories about plastic pollution of our oceans are hitting us almost every other day. Some of the most shocking ones include the...
Nigerian Student Turns VW Beetle Into Fully Electric Four-Wheeler
Yes, we talk about climate change, the devastating impact it has on our environment and us, and we criticize governments, scientists and energy companies...
Your Mileage May Vary – Emissions Analytics Offers Independent Rating
As emissions regulations get tighter, and fuel prices refuse to drop, improving fuel economy in automobiles is becoming both a regulatory and personal headache.
When...
Toyota Dealer’s Solar Power Backed Up By Toyota Prius Batteries
When it comes to hybrid electric vehicles, Toyota Prius has set the standard, improving fuel economy and reducing emissions.
Building on the success of the...
Electric Airplane Makes Maiden Flight
Nearly a year ago, the EADS E-Fan electric airplane was shown as a concept at the Paris Air Show, but it hadn’t officially taken...
$1 Million Could Kickstart Project That Turns US Roads Into Solar Farms
Wouldn't it be amazing if all infrastructure, regardless of whether it is a building roof or a busy highway, is fitted with solar panels...
Google Offers $1 Million to the Inventor of a Smaller, Cheaper and Efficient Solar...
What will the next generation solar power inverter look like? We should ask Google, or rather, all great minds who will join the Little...
Study: Global Veganism Would Reduce Carbon Emissions More Than Energy Intervention
Producing nearly 15% of the Earth’s greenhouse gas emissions, the meat industry is one of the top contributors to climate change. Slowly, very slowly,...
