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Chemists at MIT have achieved a significant breakthrough by providing a detailed mapping of the proton-coupled electron transfers occurring at the surface of an electrode. This fundamental chemical reaction, involving the movement of protons between the electrode’s surface and an electrolyte to generate an electric current, plays a crucial role in various energy technologies, such […]
Continue ReadingWith oil reserves becoming depleted and concerns over emissions from fossil fuels, car manufacturers are exploring the various available options. One of the most apparent solutions appears to be in the form of electric vehicles (EVs). EVs produce no toxic emissions when in operation and many of these types of vehicle offer performance levels comparable […]
Continue ReadingFor years, the process of recycling has become more and more important. Many used to see recycling as excessive: today, we understand its critical importance to building a safer world. However, recycling is, for many people, a confusing process. New technology is always being formed, though, to make recycling an easier process. That development looks […]
Continue ReadingBy Guest Blogger Matt Powell Computing and technology is now responsible for 2% of the global carbon footprint, a significant amount for just one sector of industry. It’s therefore important that end users do whatever we can to reduce our impact on the environment. The following tips are simple things you can do to contribute […]
Continue ReadingWhen the iPhone 4S was announced a couple of weeks ago it was first met by some yawns along with some longing reminiscent memories about Steven Jobs and what a pioneer he was and will Apple survive in the long run without him. But, now that people have been digging into the new iPhone 4S […]
Continue ReadingOkay, there is something wonderful and tragic about technology at the same time. Sometimes I know that ignorance is bliss. Other times enlightenment is bliss. Many times I wish I could turn it off and on like a light switch. Since the BP oil spill in the Gulf Coast region has been such a huge […]
Continue ReadingElectric car advocates Plug In America is calling for Toyota to quit the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. This is not an unprecedented move when it comes to global warming as companies like Apple, GE, Nike and Johnson & Johnson have all quite in protest of the Chamber’s climate policy. According to Plug In America, […]
Continue ReadingFor those who thought I was crazy, insane, off-the-wall, ludicrous, way off base and downright cuckoo for suggesting that one day we all may be able to Google our refrigerators, take note. Google is now developing its new cheap thermal solar technology complete with mirrors tracking the sun, focusing its beams upon a heliostat, turning […]
Continue ReadingTata Motors has just shipped the world’s cheapest new car for $2375 US dollars. For right now the Tata Nano will be sold in India where the vehicle is being manufactured. The Tata Nano contains a 25 HP 2-cylinder aluminum 624 cc gasoline engine and a four-speed transmission. There is room enough for four passengers […]
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that if you’ve been watching the green tech industry and green tech stocks that there has been a bull market charging ahead since March 2009 when the Dow hit a low of in the 6,500’s. And in this bull market, renewable energy companies across the board were going up in price. But, […]
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