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Innovation
To Live and Drive in Las Vegas
Apr 29th, 2013 | By Laura Waldman
Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has an ambitious plan for reinventing the transportation system in Las Vegas. Set to launch later this year, his Project 100 is a new ride-sharing system that aims to persuade residents to ditch their cars for a mobile app they can use to access a private, on-demand network of electric cars, bikes, and shuttle buses.
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Fighting Mold to Reduce Food Waste
Apr 24th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Have you ever noticed that sourdough bread takes longer to get moldy than other types of bread? Canadian scientists have discovered the reason for this phenomenon, and it could help prevent the waste of all kinds of foods by prolonging shelf life.
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Super Trucks
Apr 1st, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Cummins Inc. and Peterbuilt Motors recently announced the impressive results of the test of their "SuperTruck," a tractor-trailer designed to cut fuel usage by half through aerodynamics and a higher-efficiency engine. Under real-world driving conditions, the SuperTruck's fuel economy was found to be 54 percent higher than a regular long-haul truck, averaging nearly 10 miles per gallon (mpg).
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New Electric Motorcycles Hit the Road
Mar 13th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
New all-electric motorcycles from Zero and Brammo save on gas but don't skimp on style.
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Vehicle-To-Grid Technology
Mar 11th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
The Department of Defense announced a pilot program that will test a vehicle fleet of 500 plug-in electric vehicles and related infrastructure using vehicle-to-grid technology at six installations nation-wide. Vehicle-to-grid, or V2G, is a system by which energy can be passed back and forth between a parked vehicle and the power grid.
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Another Win For Electric Vehicles
Feb 20th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
With electric car sales expected to rise, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) are getting some friends in high places. Ford, Daimler and Nissan recently announced a three-way agreement to jointly develop a common fuel cell electric vehicle system. The ultimate goal is to "launch the world’s first affordable, mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017."
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Building a Better 'Car'
Dec 21st, 2012 | By Nicole Rogers
Part car, part motorcycle, all electric, Lit Motors' C-1 might be the future of commuting. Most Americans commute alone in cars built for four. The C-1 is built for one, can go 200 miles on a single charge and can get a driver to and from work for less than 50 cents a day!
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Fast, Sleek... Electric?
Nov 28th, 2012 | By Aubrey Yee
Check out some of the latest designs in electric sports cars to hit the road and the race track. These electric cars save on gas but they don't skimp on sex appeal.
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Smart Highways of the Future
Nov 16th, 2012 | By Aubrey Yee
Studio Roosegaarde wants to create a highway that glows at night, gives you a weather report and charges your electric vehicle... and they're ready to build it as early as next year.
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Making Gasoline Appear From Thin Air
Nov 2nd, 2012 | By Nicole Rogers
British scientists have successfully produced just over a gallon of gasoline using carbon dioxide from the air and hydrogen from water. Air Fuel Synthesis, the company behind the process, hopes that within two years it will build a larger, commercial-scale plant capable of producing a ton of petrol a day. The global energy implications of literally extracting carbon dioxide from the air to make gasoline are considerable.
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