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Energy refers to the application of engineering to energy efficiency and services, facility management, ecology, and alternative energy technologies. It includes renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal power, biofuels, and hydro power.
Magnetism controlled at low current through spintronics
A device capable of controlling magnetism at a lower current level than conventional spintronics devices has been…
Solar energy storage made affordable
Solar panels produce energy intermittently, as the sun's light doesn't hit the same place all day. As a result,…
Ditch the gondola? Venice could see a greener method of transportation in its…
In the Italian city of Venice, approximately 20,000 leisure boats and 550 taxi boats cater to nearly 32 million…
Trucks can now drive on the world’s first electric road
Sweden is now home to the world´s first electric highway, which is being inaugurated near the city of Gävle in…
Electric race car goes from 0 to 62 mph in less than 2 seconds, sets world record
An electric racing car that was developed by students at ETH Zurich and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and…
An alternative to silicon solar cells for safer green tech
As the world searches for cleaner ways to produce energy, solar energy comes to mind as one of the most popular…
Engineers have a plan to make the web more energy efficient
One way or another, the going "green" initiative is taking over — homes, cars, manufacturing process — companies…
Researchers combine biology and 3D printing for energy production
New techniques have been developed to extract oil and gas for energy. These advances have made new stores of…
Mack Trucks go electric with the help of Tesla co-founder
Think about what Tesla does to passenger vehicles. Well, that's what Wrightspeed does for garbage trucks. Tesla…
Toyota will power 25% of its North American HQ with sunlight
When Toyota moves into its new North American headquarters next year, the company will be utilizing the power of…