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Institution: ETH Zurich has come to symbolise excellent education, groundbreaking basic research and applied results that are beneficial for society as a whole. Founded in 1855, it today offers researchers an inspiring environment and students a comprehensive education as one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. ETH Zurich has more than 16,000 students from approximately 80 countries, 3,500 of whom are doctoral candidates. More than 400 professors teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, system-oriented sciences, and management and social sciences. ETH Zurich regularly appears at the top of international rankings as one of the best universities in the world. 21 Nobel Laureates have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent reputation of the institute.
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2011
21 Apr 2011
Intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles
Two forthcoming events in Germany reflect the intense interest in energy harvesting for electric vehicles.14 Apr 2011
AeroVironment Global Observer experiences mishap during testing
AeroVironment Global Observer Experiences Mishap During Extended Duration Flight Testing. No injuries or damage to other property reported during envelope expansion flight testing. Investigation Board will be convened to probe cause and provide details of mishap.13 Apr 2011
Smart fabrics closer to consumers
By integrating electronics with textiles it is posible to provide new concepts for lighting, heating, cooling, energy harvesting, communicating, sensing, measuring and monitoring.8 Apr 2011
Concept-derived Bluecar EV produced through leased business operations
Italian automotive company Pininfarina is offering its resources to electric vehicle production by leasing their business operations, which is currently at the preliminary contractual stage.7 Apr 2011
Schindler joins Solar Impulse as a main partner
Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support Solar Impulse, the zero fuel airplane aiming to fly around the world propelled only by solar energy. Schindler will closely follow and support cutting edge technology in various disciplines.5 Apr 2011
Shining a light on research
Monash University is involved in two promising areas of science research that could deliver low cost, no-emission alternatives for our future fuel and energy needs.1 Apr 2011
Energy harvesting for electric vehicles
Over twenty million electric vehicles produced in 2010 will employ on-board energy harvesting to help charge the traction batteries. That includes both hybrid and pure electric vehicles.23 Mar 2011
Ascent Solar signs distributor agreement with Sunload Mobile Solutions
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. a developer of flexible thin-film solar modules, announced today that Sunload Mobile Solutions will act as an Authorized Distributor of Ascent Solar's lightweight, flexible, high-power thin-film CIGS modules for Electronic Integrated (EIPV) applications in Europe. This agreement with Sunload will give Ascent Solar access to multiple opportunities within Europe's rapidly expanding off-grid battery charging and portable power markets.2010
7 Dec 2010
Unmanned Solar-Electric Airplanes: Non-Military Applications and Related Key Challenges
ETH Zurich, Switzerland
2 Dec 2010
One small step for man, one giant leap for your battery life
Terradigm Technology is working with corporate partners to launch innovative green products that generate power through natural kinetic motion - an industry first.1 Dec 2010
Energy Harvesting USA 2010, Cambridge, MA, day 2 highlights
Highlights from speakers on the second day of Energy Harvesting USA.22 Nov 2010
Control system for electric aircraft
Bye Energy an integrator of alternative energy technologies is poised to provide the aviation community with a safe, economical, efficient, and quiet, low-emission "green" aircraft propulsion alternative to the internal combustion engine through an electric hybrid propulsion system (EHPS).16 Nov 2010
Solar energy from asphalt pavements
A team of engineering researchers from the University of Rhode Island is examining methods of harvesting that solar energy to melt ice, power streetlights, illuminate signs, heat buildings and potentially use it for many other purposes.4 Nov 2010
Unique electric vehicle event extends coverage
Many more people have asked to speak at Future of Electric Vehicles December 7-8 in San Jose California but organisers IDTechEx are being selective to maintain balanced coverage of all electric vehicles and future breakthroughs.25 Oct 2010
Structure of plastic solar cells impedes their efficiency
A team of researchers from North Carolina State University and the U.K. has found that the low rate of energy conversion in all-polymer solar-cell technology is caused by the structure of the solar cells themselves.19 Oct 2010
Boeing's solar powered unmanned aircraft
A large unmanned aircraft using solar energy may soon be stationed on the edge of space, said Boeing in a recent statement. The aircraft which has a 400-foot wing to increase solar power will have highly efficient electric motors and propellers.18 Oct 2010
Honda ranked greenest among automakers
Honda has been named America's "Greenest Automaker" for the fifth consecutive time by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The award is earned by the company with the lowest combined score of its smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions (primarily CO2) in its U.S. automobile fleet.18 Oct 2010
Hyundai Heavy to build Korea's largest solar cell factory
Hyundai Heavy teams up with France's Saint-Gobain to build Korea's largest thin-film solar cell factory. Hyundai Heavy held a signing ceremony for the construction contract on October 8 in Paris. The ceremony was attended by Hyundai Heavy Chairman & CEO Min Keh-sik and Saint-Gobain Chairman Pierre-Andre de Chalendar.18 Oct 2010
DARPA invests $89 million in Boeing's Solar Eagle
Boeing has announced that it has won $89 million in funding from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) who has selected a concept developed by the Boeing Company for the second phase of the Vulture long-endurance unmanned aerial system (UAS) program.15 Oct 2010
Photovoltaics forms driving force behind electric transport
Bosch Solar Energy illustrates future key role photovoltaics will play in powering electric drive units. Debut for this unique combination of Bosch solar modules and Bosch e-bike drive unit.