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Nanotechnology Breakthrough in Energy Storage

h2> EnerG2, an innovative engineered materials company with a strong track record of backing from the public and private sectors, including clean-tech venture capitalists, announced today that it is introduci...

18 Nov 2008

Researchers Say Hybrid and Electric Cars Are Too Quiet and Noise SHould Be Added to Protect Pedestrians

Human factors researchers say quiet hybrid and electric cars pose a hazard to pedestrians and simulated engine noise should be added to them

17 Nov 2008

Asthma in Children Worsened by Traffic Pollution

Traffic pollution, especially in cities, adversely affects respiratory health in children with asthma

16 Nov 2008

Precious Metals and Air Quality Saved with New Catalyst Material from Nissan

New catalyst materials from Nissan use half the precious metals previously required

16 Nov 2008

Household Appliances Contributing to Nanoparticles in the Home in Greater Numbers Than Previously Detected

Extremely small nanoscale particles are released by common kitchen appliances in abundant amounts, greatly outnumbering the previously detected, larger-size nanoparticles emitted by these appliances, according to new findings

13 Nov 2008

Remote Controlled Fuel Cell Vehicle Sets World Record Fight

The longest fuel-cell-powered flight of a radio-controlled aerial vehicle has been achieved by students

13 Nov 2008

Electricity Utility Turns Green With Neon Sign Being Replaced by LED Lights

The letters still glow bright red, but ComEd's prominent sign atop its Oakbrook Terrace headquarters has gone green

12 Nov 2008

Octillion to Generate Electricity from the Energy of Moving Vehicles

Octillion Corp., a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology developer, today announced plans to further Octillion’s development of first-generation devices capable of generating electricity by harvesting energy from vehicles in motion

11 Nov 2008

Clean Diesel TDI Trophy Truck from Volkswagen Entered in 41st SCORE Baja 1000

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced the all new Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI, powered by a clean diesel TDI engine, will enter this year's 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class

11 Nov 2008