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Remember wireless EV charging? It’s catching on. Automotive manufacturer Karabag is starting a new research project in Hamburg, testing out how to make the best magnetic induction EV charger possible. Nissan is, of course, still pushing forward with its wireless charger for the Leaf. Researchers pushing ahead with inductive charging technology are counting on it [...]
One of the fun things at Tokyo’s annual Eco Products exhibition this weekend is a solar car – but not just any solar car. This one was built as part of an education program led by Koto Ward mayor Takaaki Yamazaki, in a bid to get children excited about scientific technology and the environment. The [...]
Engineers in the field of microscopic machines (!) have made the world’s smallest steam engine – the steam engine is micrometers wide, the size of a water droplet found in fog. Physicist Clemens Bechinger of the University of Stuttgart said, “The machine is so small that its motion is hindered by microscopic processes which are [...]
Mascoma, the renewable fuels company, will receive up to $80 million in Department of Energy funding for construction of a commercial-scale hardwood cellulosic ethanol facility. Mascoma hasn’t been mentioned on Gas2.org for quite a while, probably since there hasn’t been much news since their scientific breakthrough in 2009 (see Mascoma Announces Major Research Advance for [...]
It was once dreamed that farmers would be able to fuel their vehicles off the very land they tilled. Indeed, some farmers these days do just that, whether it be ethanol, biodiesel or biogas. New Holland is offering farmers another, even-cleaner option; a “farm ready” tractor powered by hydrogen. The NH2 Tractor is a “farm [...]
Finally, it’s Friday, which means we’re just a scant few hours from the wonderful weekend! With that in mind, here is this morning’s news round up. Some of today’s highlights include FedEx going electric in London, California considers stringent new emissions changes, and a beautiful home made from recycled cars. FedEx Testing Electric Nissan Vans [...]
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has always been a dichotomous car, known for its superb handling as much as it is for being on just about every “Top 10 Cars for Women” list. Over the years though, Mazda has let the MX-5 get bigger and heavier, while the suspension has gotten softer and tuned for comfort [...]
Before the Tokyo Motor Show, we talked a little bit about Honda’s electric sports car concept, which Honda is calling the “EV-STER.” Honda is indeed taking their idea to production, likely starting in 2012. Check out the gallery below for pictures of Honda’s design. Quick and Electric (Mostly) The electric version of the EV-STER has [...]
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