Recycling waste has been a conversation that has been ongoing for the last two decades at least, and is continuing to gain traction. As we continually are alerted to the impact that human development and consumption is having on the natural world, learning about the best ways to re-use what we already have has become […]
Continue ReadingDesign updates for batteries are nothing new. Last year, MIT was working on the development of nanoscale batteries that would be faster and greener. For years, different companies and organizations have been developing ways to make batteries last longer. Yet, e-waste is still a major problem throughout the globe. In the U.S. alone, only about […]
Continue ReadingAdvancements in technologies have given light to the new age solar cells are light, thin, and flexible. They offer amazing alternatives to power advanced electronic devices. A postdoc team working at Derya Baran revealed that instead of using bulky batteries or establishing complicated connections to the electrical grid, they decided to use lightweight and ultrathin […]
Continue ReadingAs people become much more aware of the environmental impact that vehicles fueled by gasoline and diesel have, there has been a rise in popularity of hybrid vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. More car manufacturers are making them, and they are something that is much more accessible than they would have been, less than […]
Continue ReadingAs we live in an era of near-constant innovation and change, we often get to see transformative changes that we simply would never have expected to take place. The world of automobiles, for example, has transformed to become almost unrecognizable. The rapid rise of things like hydrogen fuel cell energy and the development of electrical […]
Continue ReadingSustainability is big business! It seems as though companies of all shapes and sizes are tripping over themselves trying to show conscientious consumers that they have a strong ethical focus and their sights set on sustainability. But how much of this is investment in green innovation, and how much of it is marketing bluster. In […]
Continue ReadingFor millennia, bricks have been a cornerstone of pretty much any major building project. The use of bricks allows us to build strong, secure, and safe foundations and shapes for buildings. They are one of the most important forms of construction tool that we have ever come up with as a species. But did you […]
Continue ReadingFitting renewable energy technology to your home could save you money and allow you to reduce your carbon footprint significantly. For any of the following forms of renewable energy that we discuss, you may be able to take advantage of the Feed-in Tariffs scheme. The FIT scheme can provide you with financial support if you […]
Continue ReadingAs one of the most respected names in the industry, British motorcycle developers Triumph have worked hard to build a strong reputation. They are known for their development of high-end gasoline-powered motorcycles, but their move into the electric market with the Trekker GT E-Bike has been very interesting indeed. This known e-bike is known as […]
Continue ReadingAs one of the major names in the vehicle production industry, Hyundai has created top quality vehicles worldwide. Their approach to high-end car manufacturing has made them a global giant within the industry and beyond. However, it isn’t just making a high standard of vehicle that makes Hyundai such a big name; it’s their desire […]
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