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- $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPrize aims to turn CO2 emissions into useful products Thu, 28 Jul 16, 10:24pmA new contest launched in September 2015 aims to fund projects that convert carbon dioxide waste into useful technologies and products. This year, 47 entrants from seven countries around the world are competing for the $20...
- This Batmobile-esque Electric Car Built in a Barn is Capable of 207.5 MPG! Thu, 30 Jan 14, 12:00amSince 2007, a team of self-funded volunteers have spent their time designing and building an electric vehicle from scratch. Now, not only does it work, but it is capable of 207.5 MPG and can do zero-to-60 faster than Subaru's...
- NASA Plans to Grow Plants on the Moon in 2015 Fri, 22 Nov 13, 10:00pmNASA has just announced it’s taking the first step to possibly sustaining life on other planets with a plan to grow plants on the moon in 2015...
- X Prize Announced to Save Oceans from Deadly Acidification and Rising CO2 Levels Thu, 12 Sep 13, 12:04amThe X Prize aims to tackle the world's greatest challenges by creating 'large-scale, high-profile, incentivized prize competitions' to encourage today's greatest inventors to use their genius for the benefit of humanity...
- 6th Graders Invent Smart Milk Pitcher that Detects Spoilage Fri, 31 Aug 12, 4:50amAcross the globe, nearly 40% of all food produced is lost to waste and spoilage. Now, thanks to a group of ingenious elementary school students, at least one item in the fridge can let us know when it’s ready to buy...
- Edison2 Unveils an Electric Version of Their Very Light Car Wed, 21 Sep 11, 2:20amEdison2 recently revealed an electric version of their Very Light Car, which, until now, used to run on gasoline or ethanol. The company, known for building super efficient transportation solutions and their Very Light Car...
- INTERVIEW: Edison2′s Chief of Design Ron Mathis Wed, 17 Aug 11, 2:41pmRead the rest of INTERVIEW: Edison2′s Chief of Design Ron Mathis Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 100 MPGe, automotive x-prize, eco design, edison2, green design, green transportation, interview,...
- $10 Million Auto X-Prize Announces Ultra-Efficient Winners! Fri, 17 Sep 10, 4:20amThe Progressive Auto X Prize has just announced the winners of its $10 million contest to design and build the world’s most efficient eco vehicle, and the grand prize goes to… Edison2 for their featherweight conventional...
- INTERVIEW: Edison2 Chief of Design on the Automotive X Prize Thu, 22 Jul 10, 5:41amRead the rest of INTERVIEW: Edison2 Chief of Design on the Automotive X Prizehttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- 15 Ultra-Efficient Vehicles Left in the Automotive X Prize Competition Fri, 9 Jul 10, 4:30amRead the rest of 15 Ultra-Efficient Vehicles Left in the Automotive X Prize Competitionhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink...
- E. Rex Three-Wheeled EV Is Three Times More Efficient Than a Prius Sat, 24 Apr 10, 2:31amWould you drive a strange-looking three-wheeled car if it was three times more efficient than a Prius? If so, we’d like to direct your attention to the E...
- Competition Offers $250,000 to Design Pedal-Powered Helicopter Fri, 4 Sep 09, 6:42amWho knew that pedal-powered flight would have such a sudden resurgence in popularity? Recently we looked at a Dutch teenager who is making waves with his pedal-powered plane made out of balsa wood and foil, and now we’ve...