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World: Alternative-energy-news.info: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: woensdag 16 februari 2022 16:04:22)
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Possible Dual Rotor Technology for Wind Turbines
Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines
Iowa State Aerospace Engineers Anupam Sharma and Hui Hu are exploring the possibility of adding a smaller, secondary rotor to wind turbines. The engineers studied the base of existing turbines and found two major problems. First, they are big round structural pieces that don’t harvest any wind energy because they are not shaped like an […]
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:24:30 +0000
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The Kymogen Wave Energy Generator
Energy Inventions | Hydro Power | Wave Power
Mechanical Engineer David Hartmann and Craftsman Jason Ballash have designed a new wave power technology called the KymoGen, which has the potential to produce clean, low-cost energy using the constant power of waves. Key to the design is its simplicity. A portable 8’x8′ platform is tethered to a mooring on the sea floor. Inside the […]
Sat, 14 Mar 2015 07:17:24 +0000
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Man Converts Toyota Prius into Motor Home
Hybrid Cars | Transportation
It’s Friday, so we figured it’s time for a little humour. James Lawler, a Landscaper from Torquay Australia, has built himself a mini-motorhome atop his Toyota Prius Hybrid. The project took just over a week to complete using scrap materials, and ended up costing him just under $150. What inspired this project? Lawler says “There’s […]
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:29:39 +0000
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Meet the ELF: A Pedal-Powered, Solar-Electric Hybrid
Pedal Power | Solar Power | Transportation
Described as the “most efficient vehicle on the planet”, The ELF is a solar and pedal-powered hybrid tricycle hand-built in the United States by Organic Transit. It is available in one, two and three seater models, and according to their website it gets the equivalent of 1800 miles per gallon! It is legally considered a […]
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 08:16:14 +0000
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How Recycled CO2 is Changing the Manufacturing Landscape
Energy Economy | Energy Industry | Environment and Sustainability
Environmentalists have pushed greenhouse gases as being the leading cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide has been regarded as being the biggest contributor to the greenhouse effect. But what if there was a way to recycle the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere? Carbon dioxide is a major byproduct of industrial power generation […]
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 07:24:09 +0000
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The Hydrobee: USB Power from Nature
Energy Inventions | Human Power | Hydro Power
We just received an email from a company called Hydrobee, asking us to vote for them as Autodesk’s inventor of the Year. Having never heard of this we checked it out… what a neat invention! This soda-can sized device generates electricity for USB devices when you’re off the grid. It can generate power using flowing […]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:07:19 +0000
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Goodyear Releases Electricity-Generating Tire Concept
Electric Cars | Future Technology | Transportation
We’ve been getting a lot of positive news about electric cars recently. This week at the Geneva International Auto Show, Goodyear unveiled a new concept tire called the BH03. While we don’t know why it is called that, we do know that Goodyear’s new tire looks radical and could potentially generate electricity for electric cars […]
Mon, 09 Mar 2015 08:34:30 +0000
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Meet the Makani Energy Kite
Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines
Back in 2013 Google purchased a company called Makani, creators of the Energy Kite. Their goal is to make wind energy pricing competitive with fossil fuels, and they believe a new approach is needed. The Energy Kite is a new type of wind turbine, designed to generate more energy using 90% less materials. “Makani’s energy […]
Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:40:32 +0000
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Nissan Launches 7-seater Electric Minivan
Electric Cars | Energy Industry | Transportation
Ever wanted to own an electric car, but didn’t think any of the current options were practical? Think again! Nissan is turning over a new leaf with it’s new 100% electric e-NV200 — a 7-seater electric minivan — perfect for cargo, families and even taxis. Previously only available as a 5-seater, the new model has […]
Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:32:17 +0000
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The Lateral Axis Wind Turbine
Energy Inventions | Wind Power | Wind Turbines
Sri Lankan inventor Leelananda Jayasuriya just sent us this concept for a Lateral Axis Wind Turbine. The turbine functions just like a Ferris Wheel, with the blades orbiting in an epicyclical path around the central shaft. Leelananda believes there are many advantages to his design: it can rotate with the direction of the wind, it […]
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 09:29:45 +0000
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Meet the Strati: A 3D Printed Electric Car
Electric Cars | Future Technology | Transportation
3D Printing is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise someone has printed a complete and functional electric automobile, appropriately named the Strati (Italian for “layers”). 18 months ago, Phoenix Arizona company Local Motors teamed up with Cincinnati Incorporated to develop a neighborhood electric car. The project is open source; members are encouraged […]
Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:54:45 +0000
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Green Cars in 2015 (Infographic)
Electric Cars | Hybrid Cars | Transportation
Considering a green car? These days it makes a lot of sense but there are so many options; electric, hybrid, hydrogen and even solar. One day soon we’ll all be driving one, so how do we choose? And if we don’t have a green car, what can you we do to help the environment in […]
Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:17:01 +0000
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Google Biodome: New Headquarters to Blend with Environment
Energy Politics | Environment and Sustainability | Future Technology
Today Google announced their exciting proposal to redevelop four sites in Mountain View, California. Designed by Bjarke Ingels at BIG and Thomas Heatherwick at Heatherwick Studio, the new headquarters will be the first time Google will design and build their offices from scratch. The concept is simple and genius: instead of building permanent structures with […]
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:32:47 +0000
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3D Printed Solar Energy Trees
Energy Inventions | Future Technology | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power
How would nature do it? Researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland may be discovering the answer, thanks to advancing solar and 3D printing technologies. They have developed some very decorative prototypes of what they are calling “energy harvesting trees”. The tiny leaves generate and store solar energy and can be used to […]
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 08:24:23 +0000
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The Benefits of Solar Power (Infographic)
Environment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power
Home Inspector Bill Barber recently created an excellent infographic that details how solar panels can power homes and help the environment at the same time. According to the infographic, “1 hour of Energy from the Sun = 1 Year of Power for the Global Population”. And as stated, solar power remains the 3rd most important […]
Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:23:06 +0000
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Oriental Hornet: Expert Solar Power Harvester
Environment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar Power
Do you know who is the most competent solar power expert, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is the humble common Oriental hornet found in our gardens! Much to the astonishment of the scientists and researchers, the hornet utilizes solar power much like a plant and it produces electricity. Think how […]
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:37:21 +0000
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World: BBC_World: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: woensdag 8 november 2023 11:41:54)
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Legend of Zelda: Nintendo & Sony making live-action movie
Nintendo and Sony are teaming up to make the film, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad at the helm.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:36:32 GMT
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AI: Fears hundreds of children globally used in naked images
Indecent artificial intelligence-generated pictures are believed to have swept across the globe.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:51:59 GMT
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Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback
There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:45:44 GMT
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Ohio votes to add abortion rights to state constitution
The vote is likely to bolster Democrats' hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:32:04 GMT
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Australian farmer Colin Deveraux survives crocodile attack by biting back
Colin Deveraux spent a month being in an Australian hospital and admits he is lucky to be alive.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:30:27 GMT
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Optus outage: Millions affected by Australian network failure
Hospitals, transport and emergency services were hit by the Optus disruption.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:31:28 GMT
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See deer soar over two cars in CCTV video
The deer flew over two cars in New Jersey before crashing into the back of a pick-up and scurrying off.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:25:38 GMT
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'I’m calling from Israeli intelligence. We have the order to bomb. You have two hours'
An extraordinary warning call to a Palestinian dentist starts the panicked evacuation of a Gazan neighbourhood.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:58:18 GMT
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US election day 2023: Three takeaways after Americans went to the polls
Voters went to the polls to decide their governor, while others considered changes to abortion rights.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:01:28 GMT
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