Twenty-nine years ago today, Richard Noble in Thrust2 broke the land speed record for Britain at 633.468 mph in October 1983. That day saw the start of my love affair with the land speed record. Again in September 1997 Richard ...
Engineering
Oct 5, 2012
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Hybrid engines aren't just for cars anymore. Hybrid engine systems are slowly catching on with environmentally conscious sailors, replacing less-fuel efficient diesel motors on sailboats.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 2, 2012
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Dionysios Aliprantis took up an imaginary hammer and chisel and pounded away at the air.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 26, 2012
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Foreign and domestic car makers are struggling to sell environmentally friendly vehicles in China, the world's largest auto market, even as Beijing pumps billions into clean energy.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 18, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The end of a California program granting free access to carpool lanes by solo drivers of hybrid cars has unintentionally slowed traffic in all lanes, according to transportation engineers at the University ...
Engineering
Oct 11, 2011
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The Chevrolet Volt is many things: an attention grabber, a potential cure for an oil dependent nation - the list goes on.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 26, 2011
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Formula One is preparing itself for a period of progressive change towards greater fuel efficiency, clearer 'green' credentials and much bigger popularity with car makers and racing fans.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 1, 2011
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Toyota Motor said Friday that its hybrid vehicle sales in Japan had topped the one million mark and worldwide it had sold 2.68 million of the vehicles by the end of July.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 6, 2010
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Engineers designing the world's fastest car believe they have found a solution to stop the car taking-off.
Engineering
Mar 22, 2010
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German auto maker Volkswagen hopes to turn out its first all-electric car in 2013, VW head Martin Winterkorn said Friday.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 3, 2009
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