Technology Review AudioDizer Podcast - Energy Top Stories

Garbage In, Megawatts Out

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa will build the first gasification facility in North America to make energy from waste.

John McCain, Battery Booster

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The senator's proposed $300 million prize for an electric-car battery prompts excitement, skepticism.

Cheaper Solar Power

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Solar Costs Heading Down

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Silicon shortages drove up prices, but supplies are now increasing.

Ethanol's Forecast

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rain and floods in the corn-growing Midwest could drive up the costs of producing the biofuel.

Wind Power Moves into Deep Waters

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A floating wind turbine is planned for 10 kilometers off Norway.

Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Opens

Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A 1.4 million gallon demonstration-scale plant will use waste biomass to make biofuel.

More-Powerful Fuel Cells

Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A cheap polymer material increases the power output of methanol fuel cells by 50 percent.

Oil Left in the Ground

Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

High prices still haven't prompted companies to use advanced extraction methods.

A Cool Trick for Solar Cells

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A technology developed by IBM to cool computer chips could be a boon for solar energy.

Hydrogen Fuel from Formic Acid

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A simple new process generates hydrogen for fuel cells.

Building the Zero-Emissions City

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A city being built in Abu Dhabi will serve as a large-scale test for renewable energy.

Electric Cars Primer

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hybrids, plug-ins, and extended-range electric cars are hitting the market. Use this interactive primer to learn how they work.

Battling Ethanol-Propelled Food Prices

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Demand for corn-derived fuel is driving up food prices, but new technologies could help.

Scheduling Wind Power

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Better wind forecasts could prevent blackouts and reduce pollution.

Corn Primed for Making Biofuel

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers genetically modify a crop to break down its own cellulose.

How to Plan for Climate Change

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The London Olympics' site reflects a trend toward urban planning that contemplates climate resiliency and reduced emissions.

Heating Plug-in Hybrids

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Heating and air-conditioning systems that use thermoelectrics could make plug-in hybrids more practical.

Longer-Lasting Batteries for Laptops

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New materials improve the reliability, safety, and storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

Wind Power That Floats

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Advances in floating platforms could take wind farms far from coasts, reducing costs and skirting controversy.