Posts - Category: Green Tech

Google X acquires kite-power startup Makani

Stephen Shankland — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:25:23 PDT

The research unit's "focus on real atoms, not bits" is expanding to include the startup's work on tethered flying wings that are designed to generate 600 kilowatts of power.

Originally posted at News - Internet & Media

First wind-current power system to be installed off Japan's coast

Chenda Ngak — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:52:46 PDT

A Japanese company will soon test the first renewable energy source to harvest the power of the wind and ocean.

Originally posted at Crave

Levitating bike powers your phone, creates Wi-Fi hot spot

Michelle Starr — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:45:30 PDT

A futuristic concept bicycle that harnesses your pedal power does more than just get you where you're going.

Originally posted at Crave

Tesla eyes 'autopilot' partnership with Google

Don Reisinger — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:21:25 PDT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that while his company could build its own autopilot feature, it could also partner with Google for that.

Originally posted at News - Cutting Edge

Shine on: Solar Impulse plane begins journey across America

Tim Hornyak — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:51:07 PDT

The solar-powered airplane departs California on a tour that will take it across the nation ahead of a globe-circling journey in 2015.

Originally posted at Crave

Vertical modular kitchen goes up, up, and microwave

Amanda Kooser — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:32:00 PDT

Not everyone has a giant kitchen to fill with appliances. The Ecooking Station takes a stacked, modular approach to kitchen design.

Originally posted at Crave

Glowing plants could act as biological night lights

Amanda Kooser — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:15:00 PDT

A Kickstarter project promises to deliver seeds and plants that glow in the dark, thanks to synthetic biology and designer DNA sequences.

Originally posted at Crave

Tesla offers loaner cars, valet service

Wayne Cunningham — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:47:48 PDT

In a burst of service-related announcements today, Tesla says it will build a fleet of loaner cars for when owners have their cars in service, and says its battery warranty covers everything except collisions and intentional damage.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

Specialized Turbo electrifies your bicycle commute

Antuan Goodwin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:13:19 PDT

Would you give up driving for a sexy, electric bicycle? After riding Specialized's Turbo, one Car Tech editor is tempted.

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Tesla plans big announcement that Model S owners 'will like'

Dara Kerr — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:07:52 PDT

The car company's CEO Elon Musk takes to Twitter to let customers know that Tesla will make a strategic announcement on Friday that's said to focus on service.

Originally posted at News - Cutting Edge