The heyday for electric vehicles was way back in the early ’30s — the 1830s that is. By 1867, a workable two-wheeled electric cycle was on display...
The Copenhagen Wheel turns any bicycle into an electric hybrid
A fully transparent solar cell that could make every window and screen a power source
Researchers at Michigan State University have created a fully transparent solar concentrator, which could turn any window or sheet of glass (like your smartphone’s screen) into a...
Scientists turn trash into crude energy
Remember Doc Brown? That crazy, white haired caricature of a scientist from the 1980s blockbuster scifi comedy Back to the Future? He’s the inventor of a spectacular (and –...
High-efficiency spray-on solar power tech can turn any surface into a cheap solar cell
Solar panels suffer from two fundamental problems that have continued to persists even after decades of research: they’re not very efficient, and they cost a lot to...
Negative Environmental Impacts of Hybrid Vehicles
If you're in the market for a new car, you've probably wondered whether hybrid cars are worth the investment. While there are a number of benefits to...