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iPhones Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells?

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Dec 30, 2011 09:25 AM ET | 0

Two recently published patent applications show Apple is looking to alternative energy to charge their phones. Read more

Meet The Fuel of the Future: Bugs

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Oct 27, 2011 04:52 PM ET | 0

Strange microorganisms that feed off ammonia or hydrogen sulfides produce fuels to run vehicles. Read more

7 Places Poo Will Power the Future

Posted Fri Sep 16, 2011 04:01 PM ET | 0

In the not-so-distant future, don't be surprised if you find poo providing energy in any of these places. Read more

UAV Could Deliver Aid To Remote Villages

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Sep 2, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0

The company envisions a network of quadrocopters hopscotching from one isolated village in Africa to another. Read more

UAV Could Deliver Aid To Remote Villages

Greening the High Seas

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:00 AM ET | 0

Japanese company looks to outfit shipping vessels with wind and solar panels. Read more

US Air Force: We Want to Use Biofuels

Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:03 PM ET | 0

The US Air Force is ready to switch to biofuels to help power its warplanes but the price of alternative fuels remains too high. Read more

Nanotech-Enhanced Fuel Cells to Provide Cleaner Coal

Posted by Emad Hanna Tue Jul 5, 2011 02:49 PM ET | 0

"Nano islands" keep coal fuel cells clean and functional. Read more

Nanotech-Enhanced Fuel Cells to Provide Cleaner Coal

Tech Turns Junk Plastics into Diesel

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Jun 23, 2011 03:46 PM ET | 0

Billions of tons of "end-of-life" plastics could be diverted from landfills and turned into gas for vehicles. Read more

Camping Pot Lets You Cook Up Some Electricity

Posted by Emad Hanna Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:08 AM ET | 0

Special materials that convert differences in heat into power produce electricity from an open fire. Read more

Camping Pot Lets You Cook Up Some Electricity

New UPS Vehicles 1,000 Lbs Lighter

Posted by Emad Hanna Sun Jun 5, 2011 08:41 AM ET | 0

Strong but light composite materials drastically reduce weight and accommodate a smaller engine that saves on fuel. Read more

New Car Engine Sends Shock Waves Through Auto Industry

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Apr 6, 2011 10:10 AM ET | 0

A new engine has the potential to triple the fuel efficiency of hybrid vehicles. Read more

Used Motor Oil Pans Out to Be Reusable

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:56 AM ET | 0

A new technique uses microwaves to cheaply convert used motor oil into fuel. Read more

Solar Power that Honors the Moon

Posted by Amy Dusto Mon Feb 14, 2011 02:12 PM ET | 0

This desert design will be a landmark as well as an energy generator. Read more

Synthetic Gasoline For $1.50/Gallon and No Emissions

Posted by Tracy Staedter Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:24 AM ET | 0

Hydrogen encapsulated in micro-beads can be used in combustion engines and could upend fossil fuels. Read more

100 Percent Renewable Energy is Possible by 2030

Posted by David Teeghman Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:38 AM ET | 0

The goal is optimistic, but doable. Read more

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