The Tesla Model S is widely considered to be the best electric vehicle on the market at the moment, but it’s not exactly within the reach of the average driver because of its price, which why the Model 3 is such a big deal. With the Model 3, Tesla will finally be giving us a high-quality… Continue reading Tesla has started sending out invites for the Model 3 debut event
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General Motors is about to beat Tesla at its own game
As great of a car as the Tesla Model S is, its price puts it out of reach for most consumers, and the more affordable Model 3 won’t be released until later this year, which means the average consumer has to settle for something less if they want to get their hands on an electric vehicle. At… Continue reading General Motors is about to beat Tesla at its own game
Capture Mobility takes an unconventional approach to wind energy
When people think about clean energy, they think about things like rooftop solar panels or wind farms, but those are just two simple parts of a very complex and versatile industry. The more interesting parts of clean energy start to be revealed when people apply their entrepreneurial creativity to the industry, a perfect example of which is Capture Mobility,… Continue reading Capture Mobility takes an unconventional approach to wind energy
Researchers have made a polymer that can purify water in seconds
At team of researchers from Cornell University have developed a new type of polymer that’s able to remove pollutants from water in a matter of seconds. Led by associate professor of chemistry Will Dichtel, the team was able to develop a porous form of cyclodextrin, which is the same material found in air fresheners, that can… Continue reading Researchers have made a polymer that can purify water in seconds
China’s air quality problem is good business for IBM and Microsoft
IBM and Microsoft are nothing if not entrepreneurial, and much of their success is owed to their ability to see everything as a business opportunity. For example, the air pollution in China has become a serious health problem for its 1.3 billion citizens, especially in massive metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai, and when you live in a country where the air can go from pleasant to… Continue reading China’s air quality problem is good business for IBM and Microsoft
OPEC claims that 94% of cars will still use fossil fuels by 2040
It might seem like electric vehicles are quickly taking over the automotive industry, but as the Vienna-based Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) claims, this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In its annual World Oil Outlook report, the organization claims that 94% of cars will still be powered by fossil fuels by 2040, while electric… Continue reading OPEC claims that 94% of cars will still use fossil fuels by 2040
Ford plans to pour another $4.5 billion into electric vehicles by 2020
If you had doubts about Ford’s commitment to electric vehicles, then maybe CEO Mark Fields can remove them. This morning, Fields announced that his company intends to invest $4.5 billion into electric vehicles over the next five years, and will release thirteen new electric vehicles by 2020, including an updated Ford Focus sedan that’s expected to go on… Continue reading Ford plans to pour another $4.5 billion into electric vehicles by 2020
Germany has fired up a potentially revolutionary fusion reactor
Mankind’s obsession with energy has led to its demise in countless fictional stories, and whether it be the irreversible destruction of our environment, or wars fought over limited resources, an energy-related demise has become a very real possibility. It’s not all doom and gloom though, as there are countless individuals and organizations working to change things… Continue reading Germany has fired up a potentially revolutionary fusion reactor
Samsung wants to start making electric vehicle components
Samsung already makes practically everything having to do with electronics, from kitchen appliances to semiconductors, but the company is on a mission to make LITERALLY everything having to do with electronics, including electric vehicles. Last night, the company announced that intends to begin developing and manufacturing components for electric vehicles, but it clarified that this doesn’t mean… Continue reading Samsung wants to start making electric vehicle components
This startup wants to turn your food scraps into something useful
It’s embarrassing how much food we throw out every day, and even though some of us may feel guilty when we think about it, that’s still not enough to motivate us to change our habits, but there may be a simple solution. An Israeli startup by the name of HomeBiogas has developed a system that can not only… Continue reading This startup wants to turn your food scraps into something useful