Climate Change
The San Francisco Bay Area, the new electric vehicle capital of the US
The San Francisco Bay Area is ready to install 50 fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations along highways, 2,000 public stations for public parking lots and participating company-owned parking lots, and 3,000 residential charging stations. This will be possible thanks to [...]
Longer lifetime electric vehicle batteries
Scott Faris is the CEO of Planar Energy, a spin-off of the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL). Scott looks happy. Why? His startup has developed new manufacturing techniques that could improve the stability and lifetime of batteries used in electric [...]
First solar car built in Palestina
Palestina is sadly known for its never-ending conflict. But today a bright light ray is appearing among dark clouds. In Palestina there is also space for the green technology. At least is what engineering students from Hebron have demonstrated. Three [...]
One of Honda´s most popular vehicles is about to go all green
Strictly hybrid versions of the Honda Civic are expected next year, and will be the only sold on the Japanese market. The decision has to do with Honda´s initiative to turn the company to more sustainable practices. This shift to [...]
After trying 25 times, here is the greener car
It is not the most beautiful car in the world. That’s for sure. But it is one of the most ecofriendly city cars you will find in the streets. At first sight it might look like a toy: a 51 [...]
Pushing the limits of technology: the World Solar Challenge
The World Solar Challenge is a race that has been run every year since 1987. It was created by Swiss pioneer Hans Tholstrup, who crossed Australia from west to east in 1982 in a solar car he made with his [...]
Air conditioning from heat
Cold from heat. It’s not a new idea; anyone over 50 years old or who has visited rural areas in some countries has seen refrigerators powered by kerosene. Kerosene lights the flame, and it moves the gases that cool the [...]
