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Have Your Capacitor And Battery Too - A Battery That Charges Fast & Produces More Power

by Jamie Reygle

A new development in battery design promises batteries with the power of a capacitor coupled with the energy of a battery.

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For He's A Jolly Google Fellow - Google Takes A Stance On Climate Change

The impact of a global temperature rise of 7°F

by Jamie Reygle

Google announces 21 Google Science Communication Fellows, who have been charged to spread the word about climate change.

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Japan Auto Industry Hit Hard By Quake

by RagingBull

The effect of the massive earthquake that rattled Japan is a story that's going to play out for months to come. As you might expect, the quake has wreaked havoc on Japan's automotive industry.

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Over-The-Air Updates...For Cars?

by RagingBull

Get out from under the chassis and onto the computer! Cars of the future may be capable of changing driving settings and adding functions by way of over-the-air software updates.

A Ferrari Gets Heli-ed Across Some Of The World's Most Beautiful Mountains

by RagingBull

A brand-new, cherry-red Ferrari. A massive military chopper. Snow-covered, mid-winter peaks in the Italian Dolomites. Those three elements set the scene for Ferrari's latest video.

Water Shooting Remote Controlled Car Goes From Zero To Awesome In Eight Ounces

by The Toymaster

What's better than a remote controlled car with a turbo boost? One that can shoot water on enemies up to 15 feet away! Enter the Water Shooting Remote Controlled Car and run other cars, run from its majesty!

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Japan's Vending Machines Dispense Drinks for People, Juice for Cars

by Steve Levenstein

Juicing up on the road is about to get a lot more convenient, because a consortium of 10 Japanese companies wants to quench your thirst and recharge your car... at the same time and place!

U.S. Department of Energy Announcement: Innovative Technology Counteracts Biofuel's Shortcomings

by Amanda Hinski

Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced that a research team led by the Bioenergy Science Center developed an economical, one-step method for converting woody plants directly into isobutanol for use in traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. The considerably simple and inexpensive process utilizes a new strain of the microbe, Clostridium celluloyticum, which naturally breaks down cellulose.

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McQueen Alive Zooming Into A Store Near You This Fall

by The Toymaster

Coming to a toy store near you in fall 2011 is the Disney-Pixar "Lightning McQueen Alive 1:55 scale talking car. This thing has "hot Christmas toy" written all over it.

Concrete Solution - Concrete That Won't Crack In Cold Climates

by Jamie Reygle

New developments in concrete technology could mean that roads last twice as long as they do now.