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more about #solarpower more comments → dougdirac: Is the title a Rush reference? BTW, can we fix this image system? It's really annoying to browse photos with. #ecology more » Darklighter: This thing's got nothing on the Helios. God, I was sad when that plane went down. #ecology more » Ronnoc: Flying a solar-powered plane around the world is so incredibly awesome. I want in. #ecology more » Roklimber: "And in 2012, a larger verison will fly around the world." And that's how the Mayans will be proven right... #ecology more » Anekanta - Go Play!: Best Headline Ever! #ecology more » ParryLost: That plane really is beautiful, and impressive. It looks like something from the early days of aviation, which seems entirely appropriate. :) I remem... more » LiC: Hahahahahha. Great title - put that on a shirt, CNN! #ecology more » FrankenPC: But...I thought solar cells could absorb niteacles. (My apologies to IO9. I'm starting to talk like my step son) #ecology more » Quilt: Wow. That's actually read beautiful. more » phoenix: I'm down with this idea. I mean, if you're going to have massive stretches of asphalt to park on, you may as well put something that'll generate some ... more » pr1001: Google already has this at their headquarters in Mountain View, complete with cables hanging down for electric cars to charge with. Of course, they're... more » Timothy Wilson: It might give you a few extra feet of driving range. These designers need to learn some math and physics before setting pen to paper. Cars are heavy, ... more » justsomereportingguy: This is a nice idea with some flaws. Multi level parking structures will of course not benefit from this kind of design. the only place I see 'flat'... more » alphanumeric1971: I am getting tired with people pushing electric cars as being green. Do you have any idea the type of chemicals that go into manufacturing a battery?... more » redqueenmeg: There is no reason not to have stuff like this particularly around where I live in Florida. It is just SILLY not to have cars with solar paneled roof... more » -
#futuretransportation
A Fly-By-Night Operation Is Even Harder If Your Plane Is Solar Powered
Inventors rolled out this prototype of a solar-powered aircraft today. The Solar Impulse will fly for the first time in December and make a 36-hour flight in 2010. And in 2012, a larger verison will fly around the world. More » -
#fakesolartrees
Fake Trees Charge Your Car While You Park
Purely electric cars may be green, but it's tough to find a parking place close enough to an electrical outlet. But one designer has come up with the perfect solution: solar-powered sculptures that charge your car while you park. More » -
#cosmicrays
Why The Sun Is A Delinquent Parent
You already know that the sun can be dangerous because of the harmful effects of UV rays, but were you aware of the problems posed by it failing to protect us from cosmic rays? More » -
#design
The Structures Our Alien Overlords Left Behind
This alien citadel beams mind-control rays into space, ensnaring any pilot who flies close enough. No, wait. Actually, this is the first hybrid solar-power plant: part solar, part hybrid turbine, so it can generate power 24 hours a day. [Inhabitat]
