By April, a University of Maine-led project figures to have a prototype floating wind turbine far offshore, where strong, consistent winds blow.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Could Be As Simple As Car Wheels
Researchers in Japan have developed a new method to charge electric cars via the movement of the vehicle’s tires.
Nested Envelope Design Could Slash Heating Costs
A new construction design strategy being tested in Toronto combines efficient insulation, a heat pump and a reduction of unused living space to dramatically slash heating bills.
New ‘Programmable Matter’ Could Revolutionize Construction
A research team from MIT has created a tiny robotic chain that, once reduced to the molecular scale, could someday revolutionize the way we create energy-efficient building materials.
Indiana Kiosk Turns Tree House Concept On End
A one-of-a-kind concession stand in Indiana is, at once, a work of art, a functional green building, a science exhibit, a recreation area and a respectful lesson in resource conservation and life cycle analysis.
Weaving Solar Magic With Super-Thin Fiber Cells
For the first time, a silicon-based optical fiber with solar-cell capabilities has been developed that has been shown to be scalable to many meters in length.
Wind Energy-Related Deaths: How Common Are They?
One database tracking the info puts the numbers of wind-energy-related deaths at more than 70 since 1980, with a spike in the boom years since 2000.
Meet Elf: A Solar Power, Electric Assist Velomobile With Charm
Organic Transit has unveiled Elf, a three-wheeled, solar power supported electric assist vehicle that qualifies to ride in bike lanes because of its design.
Sunrise Powerlink Going Green With Ocotillo Wind
Pattern Energy says the Ocotillo wind farm in the Imperial Valley will begin sending green energy to San Diego through the big Sunrise Powerlink this week.
SD Zoo Solar-To-EV System Is The Real Deal
San Diego’s zoo gets a super-smart solar-to-EV charging system, able to operate independent of the grid, store power, send excess power to the grid or use grid power.
The Aussie Solution For Rainwater Harvesting In The City
Rainwater HOG was created by an Aussie architect to utilize overlooked spaces for water storage — and an all-American version is now available in the U.S.
Mercedes SUV Of Tomorrow Powered By Fuel Cells
Mercedes-Benz is showing off at the LA Auto Show the G-Class Ener-G-Force fuel cell vehicle, envisioning what a police vehicle from the year 2025 might be like.
Electric Vehicles Enlisted For Military Base Grid Security
An Army demonstration project at Fort Carson, Colo., will test using electric vehicles for energy storage to support a base microgrid.
US Senate Backs Military, Obama On Green Fuels
The Senate rejects a measure that would have banned the Defense Department from buying alternative fuels that were more expensive than conventional fuels.