EV Fast Charging, whether standardized or not - Green Transportation

EV Fast Charging, whether standardized or not - Green Transportation: "As of this writing (early 2012) there is one fast charging standard in wide-spread use, CHAdeMO. This was developed in Japan and is available on electric cars from Nissan, Mitsubishi, and a couple other companies. Other car companies have ignored this standard, and in fact the SAE is moving strongly towards a different fast charging standard. It's a mess. "

Portland’s prescription for cycling - Opinion - The Boston Globe

Portland’s prescription for cycling - Opinion - The Boston Globe: "Portland is America’s top large city for cycling, with 6.3 percent of all commutes being made by bike. No other city has yet cracked 4 percent and Boston is at 1.7 percent, according to 2011 data analyzed by the League of American Bicyclists."

Craziest Halloween Scare/Prank Trick Ever! Head Drop Illusion - YouTube

Craziest Halloween Scare/Prank Trick Ever! Head Drop Illusion - YouTube: ""

'via Blog this'

Ray Kurzweil at DEMOfall 2012 - YouTube

Ray Kurzweil at DEMOfall 2012 - YouTube: "Ray Kurzweil at DEMOfall 2012"

Mr Singularity on the future

Waste Heat to Electricity Breakthrough - IEEE Spectrum

Waste Heat to Electricity Breakthrough - IEEE Spectrum: "erials has been way too low to yield a commercially viable device. This week, however, researchers at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill., report in Nature that they have smashed through the old efficiency record, and they claim that further improvement to efficiencies previously thought impossible are within reach."

Steampunk Science Art Prints Rock Star Scientist by meganlee

Steampunk Science Art Prints Rock Star Scientist by meganlee:

Tesla, Einstein, Turing,

ODOE: Renewable Energy Ocean Wave Energy Development

ODOE: Renewable Energy Ocean Wave Energy Development: "Oregon has been identified as an ideal location for wave energy conversion based primarily on its tremendous wave resource and coastline transmission capacity. This combination of factors, along with Oregon State University’s research facilities and the state’s long term commitment to renewable energy, positions Oregon to lead the U.S. in wave energy development.  "