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Engineers Use Wind and Motion to Sustainably Power Structural Monitoring Systems for Bridges

University of Miami engineers are using a wireless monitoring system for analyzing the safety of older bridges while harvesting wind and structural vibrations as its sources of power

17 Apr 2009

The Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Zero Emission Vehicle Partnership in the Phoenix Metro Area

The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Maricopa Association of Governments, which represents the Phoenix metropolitan region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle charging network

17 Apr 2009

Answer Given To Question About How Nanotubes Work as Catalysts

Cornell researchers have answered an important question about how carbon nanotubes work as catalysts by pinpointing unique sites where the reactions take place on single-walled nanotubes

17 Apr 2009

John Deere Adopts Sustainable Business Model

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced a new global operating model that will combine the technology, expertise, experience, channels and investments of the Worldwide Agricultural Equipment Division and the Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment Division into a single unit called the Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division

16 Apr 2009

Flooring Company Kingspan Introduces Recycling Program to Reduce Waste

Kingspan Access Floors has recently introduced a pioneering recycling plan to help reduce the amount of waste generated by the
installation of its floors that ends up in landfill

16 Apr 2009

International Researchers Find Way to Dramatically Improve Hydrogen Storage

An international research team has shown that small additions of potassium drastically improve the hydrogen-storage properties of certain types of hydrogen compounds

16 Apr 2009

Evergreen Solar Photovoltaic Panels Provide Power For Electric Car Recharging

Evergreen Solar has announced that its panels are being used to provide the electricity for a new electric vehicle battery recharging station in a high-traffic area in Frankfurt, Germany

16 Apr 2009

Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor, or PHETT, Launched by Capacity of Texas

Capacity of Texas announced today the availability of the Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor (PHETT(TM)). The PHETT(TM) is the latest evolution of innovative hybrid technology, combining the advantages of scientific and mechanical expertise to reduce emissions and overall carbon footprints

14 Apr 2009

Best Value Hybrid Cars Named

Since their emergence into the market, hybrid vehicles have been popular with consumers. With so many options now available, Cars.com editors have put together a list based on vehicle size that identifies which hybrids offer the best value for the money you'll spend on them

14 Apr 2009

Gull Wing Doors and Hybrid Motor Feature in Hyundai Nuvis Concept Car

Hyundai Motor America unveiled the highly anticipated HCD-11 Nuvis concept at the New York International Auto Show. The Nuvis features Hyundai's Hybrid Blue Drive powertrain and large gull-wing doors in a future-generation crossover body, blending attributes of a tall urban car and a premium utility vehicle

14 Apr 2009