Cellulosic ethanol could be cheaper with termites help
Termite spit may soon help fill our gas tanks. University of Florida researchers have isolated two enzymes termites use to break up lignin, a...
Toyota’s Small Hybrid Cars on India’s Market
The short-term strategy for carmakers seems to be "small, cheap and fuel-efficient" only in developing car markets like China and India.
Fully electric power trains...
Honda Jazz Hybrid: World’s first supermini hybrid vehicle
Honda's just unveiled a hybrid version of its funny-looking Jazz supermini, making it the first manufacturer to create a hybrid vehicle in this class.
The...
The First Fuel Cell That Produces Electricity with Soda Pop or Vegetable Oil
A new battery-like device development was reported by scientists as a new possibility for the people to “recharge” cell phones, laptops and other portable...
The Jatropha Curcas Genome Completed Sequencing
Jatropha curcas is a non-edible shrub that is native to Central America. Its seeds contain high amounts of oil that can be used...
Electric Vehicle Rapid Charging a New Solution Offered by MIT
A team of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) students has been working on testing a rapid-charging system that could help to change public perceptions about...
Off to the Office Aboard the AutoTram Electric Vehicle
Electric and hybrid vehicles could take over the cities besides: cars, bicycles, buses and streetcars as new concepts for individual and local public transportation.
In...
Finland Green Highway Build First Ever
Finland Green Highway would be the world's first "green highway" with service stations offering charging points for electric cars and pumps filled with local...
EV Charging Station To Be Installed in Connecticut
Governor M. Jodi Rell yesterday announced that an electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be installed at the State Capitol Complex at no charge...
Salt Lake City to Produce Safflower-Biodiesel for U.S. Army
Safflower was originally grown for the flowers that were used in making red and yellow dyes for clothing and food preparation. Today this crop...