Archive for the ‘TECHNOLOGY’ Category

TED Talks: Eric Giler demos wireless electricity

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 by Crap

Eric Giler demos and talks about a rather innovative and awesome new technology that will allow for complete wireless electric use. Supposedly, this is near commercial readiness as well.

Formula 3 Race Car Runs on Chocolate

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 by Crap

via EcoGeek.

Yesterday, scientists at the University of Warwick in England unveiled a race car that runs on chocolate, or at least the waste from a chocolate factory. The car, built to Formula 3 specifications, is even more distinct because it’s also built using biodegradable materials. The steering wheel, seat and car body are all made from plant fibers from carrots, flax, soybean and various root vegetables. The engine runs on a mixture of vegetable oil and chocolate waste.