USF chemists at helm of new research centerFiled Under: Hydrogen Fuel
USF chemists at helm of new research center
A new interdisciplinary research center at the University of South Florida could hold the key to hydrogen fuel storage, solar energy collection, and the detection of biological and chemical threats, university officials announced Wednesday. USF-SMMARTT, which stands for Smart Metal-organic Materials Advanced Research and Technology Transfer, will conduct research on the development of “smart” metal-organic materials, or MOMs, constructed from a combination of inorganic and organic molecules.
Rotterdam: Racing Travel: Formula Zero World Premiere in Holland
Imagine the thrill of being a race car driver: Slamming your foot on the gas, going hundreds of miles per hour, whipping around turns, hearing the non-existent roar of the engine. Wait, what? This isn’t Formula One, it’s Formula Zero. The new race series is the world’s first international championship for hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars. Held in Rotterdam August 22-23, it features teams of university students that will put their zero-emissions cars head-to-head in a race to the finish line.
GM, Thai PTT to Collaborate on Alternative Fuels
General Motors and Thailand’s PTT will collaborate on research into alternative fuels, including ethanol. The announcement came one day after PTT was certified to be the first distributor of E85 in the country. GM and PTT will focus on expanding ethanol production from non-food crops. Other efforts will include studying hydrogen fuel, low-cost hybrid systems and other technologies for Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia. The day before, GM announced a $445-million investment in Thailand t
2009 Yamaha V-Max VMX17: The wrong bike at the wrong time
With a strong history of innovation in almost half a century of motorcycle production, it would have seemed that the lead motorcycle for Yamaha’s 2009 model year would have reflected the reality of the times. Perhaps a three wheeled dynamic-attitude scooter that seats four and runs on biodiesel, or a hybrid touring model, or a hydrogen fuel cell commuter, or even a fully electric plug in city bike. Those models would have not only made sense in the current market but would have been warmly welc
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