Science News Daily http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/ en-us Science News Daily provides daily coverage of the most popular science and technology news Photovoltaic panels made from plant material could become a cheap alternative to traditional solar cells Within a few years, people in remote villages in the developing world may be able to make their own solar panels, at low cost, using otherwise worthless agricultural waste as their raw material. http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133896404/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:15:54 EST 133896404 UT biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity Barry D. Bruce, professor of biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is turning the term "power plant" on its head. The biochemist and a team ... http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133868022/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:46:01 EST 133868022 A 'natural' solution for transportation As the United States transitions away from a primarily petroleum-based transportation industry, a number of different alternative fuel sources—ethanol, biodiesel, electricity and hydrogen—have ... http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster134071632/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:45:59 EST 134071632 Wireless power could revolutionize highway transportation, researchers say A Stanford University research team has designed a high-efficiency charging system that uses magnetic fields to wirelessly transmit large electric currents between metal coils placed several ... http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133634796/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:46:16 EST 133634796 Under the hood: GM blueprint for Volt 2.0 TROY, Michigan (Reuters) - The Chevrolet Volt stands as the most heavily promoted - and harshly scrutinized - vehicle from General Motors Co in decades. And that's just version 1.0. http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133953168/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:16:55 EST 133953168 Companies Starting Rollout of Massive Offshore Turbines http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133995124/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:46:58 EST 133995124 Driving the green: New study suggests that electric-powered trucks will save money for businesses A company looking to purchase an electric-powered delivery truck today will likely experience some sticker shock: Such a vehicle costs nearly $150,000, compared to about $50,000 for the same ... http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133613818/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:46:13 EST 133613818 Lynas shares up on Malaysia move Shares of Australian miner Lynas surge after Malaysian authorities grant it a licence to operate a rare earth refinery. http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133571862/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:46:15 EST 133571862 When Is an Electric Bike Like a Suitcase? When it's the Boxx. This isn't your grandfather's electric bike. (Assuming he had one?) http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133470674/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:46:19 EST 133470674 Nuclear accidents pose little risk to health, NRC says The risk to public health from a severe nuclear power plant accident in the United States is "very small" because reactor operators should have time to prevent core damage and reduce the release ... http://www.sciencenewsdaily.org/energy-news/cluster133824832/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:46:16 EST 133824832