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Suds Ahoy! Bubble Boats Better Fuel Efficiency

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jan 24, 2012 09:59 AM ET | 0

Mitsubishi's air lubrication system could reduce the CO2 emissions of cargo ships by 25 percent. Read more

Suds Ahoy! Bubble Boats Better Fuel Efficiency

A Hybrid Three-Wheeled, Electric Fitness Scooter

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:10 AM ET | 0

The Trikke Tribred is a fun, green way to get from Point A to B -- and potentially get in a workout along the way. Read more

A Hybrid Three-Wheeled, Electric Fitness Scooter

Google Street View To Map Amazon

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:42 PM ET | 0

Street View teams will mount camera-trikes to boats and also pedal through river communities. Read more

Cashless Parking Tested in Germany

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Aug 5, 2011 10:39 AM ET | 0

RFID tags could soon eliminate cash -- and attendants -- at parking garages. Read more

Spy Helicopter Device Sports a 1.3MP Camera

Posted by Katherine Noyes Wed Jul 27, 2011 03:43 PM ET | 0

Finally, a fun way to get the incriminating evidence you need. Read more

Spy Helicopter Device Sports a 1.3MP Camera

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

Corkscrew-Drive Robot Spirals Over Rough Terrain

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu May 26, 2011 09:10 AM ET | 0

Helical coils and an omnidirectional drive are key to this robot's unique maneuverability. Read more

Robot Train-Plane Could Levitate Future Commuters

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri May 13, 2011 03:11 PM ET | 0

The Aero Train is a free-flying, robotic train-plain that levitates on a cushion of air. Read more

Underwater Scooter Motors Through Life Aquatic

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:15 AM ET | 0

HydroBOB lets riders zoom around underwater and interact with a school of robotic fish. Read more

Peer-to-Peer Carsharing Services Revving Up

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Apr 15, 2011 01:34 PM ET | 0

New car-sharing services tap vast communities of idle cars. 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

Electric Motorcycle Looks Tron-Ready

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Tue Dec 21, 2010 02:16 AM ET | 0

The new motorcycle from Mission Motors is designed for racing. And it's electric. Swoon. Read more

Tech to End Tire Burning

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Sat Dec 18, 2010 09:11 AM ET | 0

True tire recycling has long been close to impossible, but a Malaysian startup thinks they have the tech to finally make it work. Read more

Tapping a Taxi Driver's Sixth Sense

Posted by Amy Dusto Wed Dec 15, 2010 08:46 AM ET | 0

A software program based on GPS data from 33,000 cabs provides better route advice than maps alone. Read more

Recharge That EV Wirelessly

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Nov 10, 2010 08:34 AM ET | 0

For get the plug; this technology charges electric vehicles on the go. Range anxiety could be replaced with range infinity. Read more

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