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Tag: energyFuel Sipping Diesel Hybrids to Debut in Europe High fuel prices make the cars cost-effective in Europe. Clean Water for the Developing World Cotton fabric treated with nano inks produces a water filter that's efficient and needs little power to work. A Cheaper, Safer Way to Move Natural Gas A new transport method involving ice crystals could make it practical to get natural gas from remote areas, with no worries about explosions. A New Way to Use the Sun's Energy Researchers have demonstrated a new mechanism for converting both sunlight and heat into electricity. Startups say reduced mandates for oil companies make it difficult to finance biorefineries. A Quicker Test for Hybrid Batteries Promising battery technologies often get bogged down in long experiments--a new test could set them loose. A hydraulic hybrid technology lets trucks burn a third less fuel than they normally would. The technology could open up all kinds of opportunities for attackers, researchers say. Genetically engineered enzymes are the key to a new carbon-capture method. A Simpler Route to Plastic Solar Cells A new method will reduce the cost and complexity of manufacturing. Nanotubes Give Batteries a Jolt Lithium-ion batteries with nanotube electrodes could go longer between charges. DOE funds will help finance construction of a geothermal facility using advanced technology. An Energy-Saving Air Conditioner Evaporative cooling plus drying with desiccants equals cool air for less cost. Reinventing the Gasoline Engine Precise combustion control cuts fuel consumption by more than 30 percent. Electricity-Generating Shock Absorbers Levant Power saves fuel by turning road shocks and vibrations into electricity. |
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