News tagged with electric glider
Trans-Atlantic Glider Passes Spot Where Predecessor Sank
(PhysOrg.com) -- On July 31, 2009, the submersible robot glider RU27, also known as the Scarlet Knight, passed east of the spot in the Atlantic Ocean where its predecessor, RU17, was lost on Oct. 28, 2008.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Aug 03, 2009 |
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Robotic bug gets wings, sheds light on evolution of flight (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A six-legged, 25 gram robot has been fitted with flapping wings in order to gain an insight into the evolution of early birds and insects.
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Pentagon is investing in a greener military
Think your fuel bill is too high? Have a look at the U.S. military, which spent a whopping $13 billion on petroleum last year to keep its ships, planes and combat vehicles running.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 25, 2011 |
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World's first aircraft with serial hybrid electric drive
Together with partners, Siemens has built the world’s first aircraft with a serial hybrid electric drive system. The two-seater motor glider DA36 E-Star is presented by Siemens, Diamond Aircraft and EADS ...
Jun 24, 2011 |
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T-38s soar as spaceflight trainers
Years before the space shuttle would glide home to a safe touchdown on runways in California and Florida, astronauts pitched the noses of T-38 jet trainers toward the same runways to find out what it would ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 26, 2011 |
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NASA Demonstrates Novel Ocean-Powered Underwater Vehicle
NASA, U.S. Navy and university researchers have successfully demonstrated the first robotic underwater vehicle to be powered entirely by natural, renewable, ocean thermal energy.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Apr 06, 2010 |
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Pioneering Swiss solar-powered plane rolled out
Solar Impulse, the Swiss bid to make the first solar-powered flight around the world, rolled out its prototype on Friday at an airbase near Zurich and powered up the engines.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Nov 06, 2009 |
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Electric cars take on hybrids at Tokyo show
Futuristic concept cars, plug-in hybrids, zero-emission electric vehicles and even a hydrogen-powered scooter jostled for the limelight as the Tokyo Motor Show kicked off on Wednesday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 21, 2009 |
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Japanese car makers out to electrify Tokyo show
Move over hybrids -- the biggest buzz at this year's Tokyo Motor Show looks set to come from electric cars as the dream of affordable zero-emission vehicles moves closer to reality.
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Oct 19, 2009 |
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Nissan's new concept car 'feels like flying' (w/ Video)
Nissan unveiled Thursday a futuristic concept car that tilts to the side when going around bends to make drivers feel like they are gliding through the air.
Oct 08, 2009 |
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World's first as fuel cell aircraft takes off in Germany
The world's first piloted aircraft capable of taking to the air using only power from fuel cells took off in Germany Tuesday, producing zero carbon dioxide emissions, its makers said.
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Jul 07, 2009 |
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