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    Bourns College of Engineering building powers with energy worth 1.1 million AA batteries

    Posted on November 15, 2011 by gavril

    We all know AA batteries to contain a single watt-hour of electricity. And to power up the new University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering building, you’d probably require about 1.1 million of them in all! And these are … Continue reading3 →

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    Ken Keiffer’s solar and battery powered Rawhide Express chugs along merrily

    Posted on December 23, 2010 by gavril

    We all love those little toy trains, and we just couldn’t help smiling after watching this one go buy. Ken Keiffer, a former marketing executive gave up his perfect job for something a lot more enjoyable, conducting the Rawhide Express. … Continue reading3 →

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    Battery-powered FlyRad allows you to skate to your destination

    Posted on November 9, 2010 by gavril

    Skating to work has never really been an option before. Dressed up formally with a briefcase in one hand, a cell phone in the other and a pair of roller-skates on your feet would sure as hell look silly, if … Continue reading3 →

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    Buckeye Bullet 2 sets a new battery-powered vehicle record

    Posted on August 26, 2010 by deepa

    Back in 2009, we reported about hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle Buckeye Bullet 2 breaking records. This time again Buckeye Bullet 2 has set new records but in a battery-powered avatar. Teaming up with Monaco-based electric car manufacturer Venturi , Ohio … Continue reading3 →

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    The Yogo electric scooter packs a spare battery for a better range

    Posted on April 7, 2010 by gavril

    The Yogo electric scooter joins the ranks of some of its peers we’ve seen before, the Motorino VTn and the Xero. Being electric is the only similarity between them though. The Yogo decides to go a bit farther with its … Continue reading3 →

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    The battery-operated Anti-Terrorist Assault Cart is launched to tackle terror

    Posted on February 18, 2010 by deepa

    Though it resembles a golf buggy, this $45,000 battery-operated Anti-Terrorist Assault Cart (ATAC) is a mean beast in disguise. Designed to overcome the limitations of armed forces to tackle terrorism and war-like situations in urban setup, this mini armored car … Continue reading3 →

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    Battery powdered Miele Hybrid vacuum cleaners to help you clean wirelessly and effortlessly

    Posted on February 8, 2010 by kamakshi

    If you struggle with frequent load shedding or are just plain environment friendly and want to restrict the use of electricity in your daily chores, why not move to an energy efficient vacuum cleaner instead? Miele Hybrid is said to … Continue reading3 →

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    Roadrunner – A trike that runs on battery

    Posted on December 22, 2009 by shvveta

    Amid all the futuristic bikes, cars and SUV’s, the ‘Roadrunner’ trike concept is designed to run swiftly on the runway. This extremely light weighted three-wheeler resembles a bicycle and is perfect for anyone who can’t balance yet on a two-wheeler. … Continue reading3 →

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