Home 2014
Yearly Archives: 2014
Thermoelectric Generator Harvests Renewable Energy, Yours
As pointed out in a famous movie, human beings generate a lot of extra heat. This renewable energy source could be harvested, hopefully not...
Fracking Methane Emissions Much Higher than Estimated
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking,” has been hailed by some as the key to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, but condemned by others because...
FEV Introduces New Two-Speed Plug-In Hybrid Transmission
As automakers pursue higher fuel efficiency, one method, such as in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, is to reduce powertrain power output and weight.
At the...
Chevy Volt V2.0 Gets a Hefty Funding Boost from General Motors
The Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) is one of those great stepping-stone vehicles between conventional and electric. Soon, it will be even more...
Goldilocks and the Three Electric Vehicles
Forty miles might not seem like much, if you’re considering your daily commute or weekend getaway. On the other hand, when considering electric vehicle,...
FermentAlg: Algae-Powered Lamp That Provides Light and Absorbs Carbon Dioxide
While urban planners and city officials are debating over what is better- planting trees alongside roads to absorb carbon dioxide or making more space...
Google Buys Solar-Powered Drone Company Titan Aerospace, Beats Facebook
Just a month after Facebook announced their plans to buy Titan Aerospace, the company, which designs solar-powered drones, and supply unlimited wireless internet network even...
Hacking the Tesla Model S Uncovers Ubuntu Roots, May Void Warranty
Now, you’re not supposed to hack the Tesla Model S, because even the MVPA says you can’t, but give a computer geek an Ethernet...
Could Fracking Actually Be Good for Climate Change?
I’m having a hard time seeing how this is possible, but could fracking for natural gas actually be good for climate change?
According to all...
Cable Car Over La Paz to Solve City’s Urban Traffic Pollution and Congestion
The city of La Paz, Bolivia, is soon to launch the longest urban cable car system, which will provide a mean of transport to...
