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China vs. USA in disruptive transport technology

China could lead the efforts to roll out electric vehicles and deploy disruptive new transport technologies at scale more quickly than the United States, according to a new report by Accenture that compares the two countries.

Solar charging tablet case

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas, Voltaic Systems introduced the public to their new solar charger case for tablets.

Mitsubishi taxi rollout in Japan 2011

In January 2011, it has just been announced that an electric taxi based on the successful Mitsubishi i-MiEV pure electric car would be available commercially in 2011.

T3 series clean energy, electric stand-up vehicle

Pentagon deploys T3 series clean energy, electric stand-up vehicle for perimeter security

Boston-Power's highest energy density battery powers Saab's first EV

Award-winning lithium-ion battery system used in Saab's first all-electric vehicle

Breakthrough in converting waste heat to energy

Researchers at Northwestern University have placed nanocrystals of rock salt into lead telluride, creating a material that can harness electricity from heat-generating items such as vehicle exhaust systems, industrial processes and equipment and sun light more efficiently than scientists have seen in the past.

Light Tape lights Burlesque Premier red carpet

How do you light up a red carpet laid on the pavement of Leicester Square? You use Light Tape of course

Battery box aims to solve rural African electricity problems

BBOXX is a young start-up intent on creating new and sustainable energy solutions in developing countries.

Energy Harvesting 2011

Interested in advances in energy harvesting research and development? Want to understand whether or not energy harvesting can address your particular applications? If so then the following event could be a great opportunity to find out more.

World's first colour e-reader?

Chinese manufacturer Hanvon unveiled the World's first color e-ink e-reader at CES 2011 earlier this month. The device uses e-ink technology and has the capability of displaying up to 4096 colours. This is achieved by overlaying a colour filter over the black and white screen to produce the colours. In addition the contrast ratio has doubled over the last year so that the black and white colours still show through the colour filter. Although Barnes & Noble recently announced a color Nook and the Apple iPad has a color screen, both devices use LCD technology used for televisions and monitors.

Self-repairing solar cells

Researchers are creating a new type of solar cell designed to self-repair like natural photosynthetic systems in plants by using carbon nanotubes and DNA, an approach aimed at increasing service life and reducing cost.

EPA and Chrysler to bring hybrid technology to the street

Chrysler with EPA's patented technology to develop a hydraulic hybrid minivan as a demonstration vehicle.

Perth Company first to produce carbon nanotubes in Australia

A Perth company is set to become by the end of the year, Australia's first commercial producer of the high strength but micro-sized and environmentally friendly carbon nanotubes.

Epitaxial graphene shows promise for replacing silicon in electronics

Move over silicon. There's a new electronic material in town, and it goes fast.

LED screen with built in solar panel

Megatex Inc. has developed an LED screen which combines LED technology and renewable energy.

RUSNANO finalizes investment in Plastic Logic

RUSNANO finalizes investment in Plastic Logic : $700 Million total investment project will include building world's largest commercial plastic electronics factory in Zelenograd;

Energy efficient aircraft - the next 15 years

During the next fifteen years, we shall be in the transition to much more energy efficient, quieter aircraft, with much less pollution and dependence on declining hydrocarbon reserves.

Smart Skin for Land, Sea and Air Vehicles

Cars that glow in the dark and have far more passenger space, aircraft and submarines that monitor their complete outer surface, military vehicles that destroy missiles that hit them. The common factor here is smart skin.

Ford and Best Buy partner to sell electric charging stations

Ford Motor Co. and Best Buy Co. Inc. will partner to install household charging stations for the new Focus Electric cars being launched in the U.S. later this year, Ford said recently.

Carbon nanotube webs and biscrolled yarns

UT Dallas's biscrolling technology is rich in application possibilities. For instance to make improved biofuel cells that might eventually be used to power medical implants