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Top 10 Eco-Trends in 2010

by Amanda Hinski

From oil spills to record-breaking earthquakes, 2010 has seen some serious environmental devastation. However, it wasn't all bad news for our planet this year. From small-scale advancements in sustainable streetlights to alternative fuels that will hopefully decrease the likelihood of future oil spills, 2010 has seen an abundance of improvements in all things green. I'm pleased to bring to you what I believe are the top 10 eco-trends of 2010.

World's Next Fastest Production Car: TranStar Dagger GT

by RagingBull

Car or fantasy? The American-made TranStar Dagger GT aims to be the first production car to 300 mph. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

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GM Reuses Gulf Coast Oil Spill Materials for Chevy Volt Parts

by Amanda Hinski

General Motors intends to reuse 100 miles of oil-soaked plastic boom for parts in their Chevy Volt, the world's first electric vehicle with extended range. The material was originally used to absorb oil in the Gulf Coast spill and is expected to contribute to the production of over 100,000 pounds of plastic resin for under the hood parts.

Pimp Your Ride With Big, Horrible Mascara

by RagingBull

Is the leather bra not effeminate enough for your car? How about some eyelashes for your headlights. Yeah. They actually have those.

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The Mass Electric Vehicle Era Is Underway

by Brilliant

An historic week for mass-produced electric vehicles, the first Nissan Leaf made its way off of the lot and Chevy began shipping Volts to dealerships.

The Insect Of Supercars: Six-Wheeled Covini C6W

by RagingBull

One of the strangest supercars of all time, the Covini C6W brings six wheels and 433 horsepower to the road or track.

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Pikachu This! 10 Ways Pokémon Pikachu Powers Up Pop Culture

by Steve Levenstein

Pikachu was, is, and always will be the most popular of all Pokémon characters and the cuddly yellow critter has become the de facto face of the franchise. Pikachu's pop culture power is so potent, the real world has witnessed plenty of Pikachu sightings and is deluged with a plethora of Pikachu products. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy.

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iPhone Battery Charger Idea Powered by Wind

by Gloria Campos

A Dutch designer, Tjeerd Veenhoven has come up with a concept that may save all iPhone users some money on their electric bill. Instead of plugging in to constantly recharge Tjeerd has designed the iFan concept. It powers the iPhone by wind.

Chinese High-Speed Train Smashes World Rail Speed Record

by China.new

China Railway's CRH380A high-speed train has broken the world speed record for commercial rail travel. Will this news make operators of Japan's famous Shinkansen (Bullet Train) blink? If they do, they just might miss it.

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TrendHunter's Top 10 Eco Trends of November

by Amanda Hinski

TrendHunter.com has released their "Top 50 Eco Trends of November 2010." I'm proud to present to you a more in-depth look at the innovations and inventions that made the list's top 10. From trash villages to underwater, life-like structures, there's sure to be something on this list for the nature lover in us all.

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