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Feb 17, 2010
The distance around the earth at the equator is roughly 24,901 miles. A group of scientists, engineers and boat builders are building a solar-powered boat that is designed to make a trip around the world in about four (4) months at a speed of 10 knots, using only power from the sun.
The catamaran-type vessel created and developed by Planet Solar, will be covered with over 5,000 square feet of photovoltaic cells on its 98 foot long hull. At a cost of about $13 million, this will be the most expensive boat of its type, but the real value is in proving it can be done.
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Oct 29, 2009
Okay, so most of us have resigned ourselves to the idea that eco-cars will run a bit slower and be far less exciting to drive, not to mention a bit less attractive at the curb. We also know that without eco-cars the world environment will continue to suffer from greenhouse gas emissions. There is nothing like necessity to force us into compliance.
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Aug 03, 2009
The distance around the earth at the equator is roughly 24,901 miles. A group of scientists, engineers and boat builders are building a solar-powered boat that is designed to make a trip around the world in about four (4) months at a speed of 10 knots, using only power from the sun.
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Jul 24, 2009
GM Europe, the makers of Opel motorcars, has become the first recipient of the new Green Technology Award from the British magazine What Car? The Opel Ampera uses a truly unique power system called E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) technology.
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