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Millimeter-Scale, Energy-Harvesting Sensor System Can Operate Nearly Perpetually
A newly developed 9 cubic
millimeter solar-powered
sensor system is the
smallest that can harvest
energy from its surroundings
... > full story
Cars of the Future Could Be Powered by Their Bodywork, Thanks to New Battery Technology
Parts of a car’s
bodywork could one day
double up as its battery,
according to the scientists
behind a new project in the
... > full story
Secure Radio Signal for Central Locking
Remote central locking is
among the most convenient
aspects of modern motoring.
However, transmission of the
radio signal that activates
the system is not
particularly secure,
... > full story
Best Way to Reduce Emissions Is to Make Cars Smaller
A new study says the best
way to reduce emissions in
the short term is a 'drastic
downscaling of both size and
weight' of conventional
gasoline and diesel cars. ... > full story
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New System Provides Hybrid Electric Autos With Power to Spare
February 5, 2010 — An advancement in hybrid electric vehicle technology is providing powerful benefits beyond ... > full story -
Smarter Control of Electric Vehicle Batteries
January 13, 2010 — Nanoelectronics technology is improving the way that batteries and motors in electric vehicles are controlled, giving them a longer range on each ... > full story -
New Solvent Technologies to Replace Use of Harmful Toxic Acids
January 8, 2010 — Scientists are developing new ways to replace harmful, carcinogenic, toxic acids and electrolytes which are currently used in many commercial metal finishing and energy storage ... > full story -
Lithium-Air Batteries Could Displace Gasoline in Future Cars
December 31, 2009 — In excess of seven million barrels of gasoline are consumed by vehicles in the United States every day. As scientists race to find environmentally sound solutions to fuel the world's ever-growing ... > full story -
Dip Ordinary Paper Into Ink Infused With Nanotubes and Nanowires to Create an Instant Battery
December 8, 2009 — Dip an ordinary piece of paper into ink infused with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires, and it turns into a battery or supercapacitor. Crumple the piece of paper, and it still works. Researchers ... > full story -
A Window That Washes Itself? New Nano-Material May Revolutionize Solar Panels and Batteries, Too
December 4, 2009 — Researchers have developed a method to control the atoms and molecules of peptides so that they "grow" to resemble small forests of grass. These "peptide forests" repel dust and water and can also ... > full story -
Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Unmanned Air Vehicle Sets 26-Hour Flight Endurance Record
December 1, 2009 — The Naval Research Laboratory's Ion Tiger, a hydrogen-powered fuel cell unmanned air vehicle, has flown 26 hours and 1 minute carrying a 5-pound payload, setting another unofficial flight endurance ... > full story -
New Transparent Insulating Film Could Enable Energy-Efficient Displays
November 30, 2009 — Materials scientists have found a way to transform a chemical long used as an electrical conductor a thin film insulator potentially useful in transistor technology and in devices such as electronic ... > full story -
Solar Power from Your Windows, Awnings, Even Clothing?
November 29, 2009 — New research could one day lead to photovoltaic materials thin enough, flexible enough and inexpensive enough to go not only on rooftops but in windows, outdoor awnings and even ... > full story -
Customizing Electric Cars for Cost-Effective Urban Commuting
November 18, 2009 — Researchers have launched a new community-based approach to electric vehicle design, conversion and operations. The new research project, ChargeCar, will explore how electric vehicles can be ... > full story
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