Tesla Motors says a new version of the Model S electric car is the quickest production car in the world from zero to 60 miles per hour.
Business
Aug 23, 2016
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Researchers have designed a thin plastic membrane that stops rechargeable batteries from discharging when not in use and allows for rapid recharging.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 23, 2016
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Archaeologists at the University of York have undertaken pioneering scans of the highest prehistoric paintings of animals in Europe.
Archaeology
May 26, 2016
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In the global race to create more efficient and long-lasting batteries, some are betting on nanotechnology—the use of minuscule parts—as the most likely to yield a breakthrough.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 4, 2016
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Whether fair weather or foul, sustainable energy supply must be independent of natural fluctuations of renewable energy sources, such as sunshine. The coupling of "green" energy sources with reliable energy storage systems ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 31, 2016
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I'm obsessed with power.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 29, 2016
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MIT researchers have developed a simple procedure for making a promising type of solar cell using lead recovered from discarded lead-acid car batteries—a practice that could benefit both the environment and human health. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 23, 2015
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Porsche said Friday it was pumping in a billion euros to bring its first all electric car to market by "the end of the decade", as the German luxury sportscar giant joined the race for a slice of the green car market.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 4, 2015
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High-performance lithium ion batteries face a major problem: Lithium will eventually start to run out as batteries are deployed in electric cars and stationary storage units. Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich have now ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 13, 2015
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Wind and solar energy projects are growing at a respectable clip. But storing electric power for days when the air is still or when the sun goes down remains a challenge, largely due to cost. Now researchers are developing ...
Materials Science
Nov 4, 2015
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