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Ferrari files patent for its new hybrid technology
Ferrari, the manufacturer of hyper attractive, super exotic and expensive supercars has filed a patent for hybrid technology, which will use a pair of electric motors and a pack of battery. It was Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari chief, who evoked cynical choler la
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Tesla Motors and SolarCity team up to provide effective solutions to solar panel owners
When it comes to Tesla Motors, the sustainable ambit doesn't stop at the exalted Roadster, one of the worlds' finest electric powered sportscar. In fact, the celebrated automaker has now embarked on a differently ambitious route of 'greenness'. This time
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Scientists find hybrids greener than coal-powered EVs
In a world where most of us are becoming environmentally conscious, it’s befitting to ask how green the electric vehicle really is. A nonprofit called Union of Concerned Scientists has done a research comparing global warming emissions of electric vehic
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IIT Bombay students design electric car for FSAE Motorsport competition
In July, Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE), the biggest educational motorsport competition will be held in United Kingdom. The aim of the competition is to promote excellence and careers in engineering by challenging the students of universit
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787 Dreamliner makes maiden biofuel flight
Scientists and engineers are increasingly looking toward biofuel as a source of energy. Besides clearing up waste, it helps enhance fuel efficiency and reduces carbon emissions. Along the lines of Qantas Airways’ initiative where biofuel was used to pow
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Ford scripts NASCAR history with an all electric Focus
Ford Motor Company is yet again making history in the NASCAR circuit with the introduction of the all new Focus Electric, the first ever all electric pace car to take part in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at the Richmond 400. Ford will unveil the Focus Ele
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California Polytechnic gets ready for marathon with super mileage Lamina
The 3,000-mpg supermileage car named Lamina, which was designed and developed by a team of students from California Polytechnic, has undergone its final testing and is ready to take part in this year’s Shell Eco Marathon. Final alterations have been mad
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Qantas Airways achieves milestone with biofuel powered flight
Believe it or not, Qantas Airways is fueling its planes with the waste oil that fried your hot chips. The airline is trying to find a sustainably produced bio-fuel in an effort to get around high fuel prices and also to support the aviation industry’s a
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New diesel engine guidelines and technology cut down emissions by 95 percent
A research recently conducted by Dr. Chris Frey and his Ph.D. student Gurdas Sandhu from North Carolina State University clearly showcased how improved emission guidelines along with rapid development in technology has led to fewer emissions on roads when
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AC Transit’s hydrogen dispensing station for zero emission buses
California’s AC Transit has initiated a new hydrogen production and dispensing station to fuel its new fleet of zero emission fuel cell buses at its Emeryville division. In the station, the hydrogen required for fueling is largely produced from solar po
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