Posted on May 26th, 2010 by axb
A D-series supersonic jet from MIT (MIT/Aurora Flight Sciences)
In the next three decades, air traffic is predicted to double, which will require a lot of fuel and potentially increase harmful emissions.
To combat this, NASA challenged six different research groups to radically redesign the passenger aircraft in order to increase fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and allow planes to take off on shorter runways.
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Posted on May 17th, 2010 by axb
Here at eGFI we’re always on the lookout for new clean energy breakthroughs, from converting waste into biofuel to powering a house using just a bottle of water.
Now, the National Science Foundation has put together a nifty series of videos explaining the many exciting innovations in green power that have been developed recently. Watch and let the revolution begin.
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Posted on March 29th, 2010 by als
Posted on March 8th, 2010 by axb
If you thought bike lanes in the sky were cool, chances are you’ll be really psyched about the Shweeb, the world’s first human-powered monorail. A few creative New Zealanders designed a transportation system that would have commuters whizzing through the city in aerodynamic capsules. Shweeb riders can reach speeds up to 20 mph using less energy than it takes to walk!
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Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by axb
This holiday season no one is exempt from the responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint – even Santa. Accordingly, GE has called on their scientists and engineers to re-design Santa’s sleigh so that the jolly fellow brings nothing more than Christmas cheer to the environment. Features include self-powered OLED lighting, energy-storing sodium batteries, a wireless medical sensor and more. Check it out here, and have a wonderful holiday!
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