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CBS News has an article mentioning: "... Next month, Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to send a craft - actually it's more of a solar sail - into space with name of Ikaros. ("Ikaros"is an acronym for "Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun.) The Ikaros, which will ..."
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Marisys has an article mentioning: "... View comments Comments Share The Frisian Solar Challenge, a one of a kind 137-mile solar boat race in the Netherlands, has been scheduled for July 4, 2010. The race, which was last held in 2008, is expected to draw considerably more attention ..."
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Oneindia has an article mentioning: "... Students of this engineering college have made this solar car keeping in mind problems of global warming. >"The main benefit is that the running cost of this car is very low because of the solar energy and now a ..."
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EnergyBoom has an article mentioning: "... Search all Biofuels Emerging Geothermal Policy Solar Transportation Wind Home Technologies Contributors iReporter Learn Daily Briefing Solar Wind Biofuels Geothermal Transportation Emerging Policy Solar ..."
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North Fork Vue has an article mentioning: "... Go Solar's owner has designed and is creating a solar powered boat, though it isn't his first. After building his first solar powered boat in 2003, Minnick took it around Long Island in 11 days in 2003. Minnick ..."
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Discover Magazine has an article mentioning: "... plans to control the path of Ikaros by changing the angle at which sunlight particles bounce off the silver-coloured sail [ AFP Actually, the solar sail is a dual-purpose system, taking advantage of both the pressure and the energy of sunlight. The sail, which is less than the thickness of a human hair ..."
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ShortNews.com has an article mentioning: "... Ikaros (a play on "Icarus") uses a 46-foot solar sail to catch particles emitted by the sun as a means of propulsion. The solar sail, which is thinner than a human hair, will harness enough power to hover ..."
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The Wenatchee World Online has an article mentioning: "... County PUD, has converted a Go Kart to run on solar energy, spearheaded the PUD's solar-energy program and fathered the “World's Only Solar Drag Race,†which will take place in California this year. Randy Brooks, a retired general contractor and National Parks Service ranger, took a course and ..."
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Novinite.com has an article mentioning: "... Photo by redorbit Japan is to launch the world's first solar-powered spaceship on May 18, 2010. The spacecraft, dubbed Ikaros, will be the first in humna history to enter deep space using only solar energy, world media reports. ..."
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Rediff has an article mentioning: "... Solar sails are the technology that realises space travel without fuel as long as we have sunlight. It is a hybrid technology of electricity and pressure. The ..."
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AZoCleantech has an article mentioning: "... Posted in | Renewable Energy Sustainability element14 has announced interest to sponsor The Power of One Solar Car Project. element14 is a collaborative community and online technology resource for electronic design engineers. element14 creates an awareness about ..."
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V3.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... Advertisement Once in orbit Ikaros will deploy a solar sail stretching 20 metres across to gather the radiation of charged particles from the Sun. The sail, which at 0.0075mm thick is thinner than a human hair, ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Thanks for the tip: [ Tom Miller 536801 Tags: Eco Gadgets Gadgets Solar-powered Gadgets Autos Electric Cars Solar-powered Car Charging Stations Solar Energy Renewable Energy , Related : Flooring Green Flooring Made-in-China.com If you liked this Article, please spread the ..."
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Mashable has an article mentioning: "... email share email share >Could this be the start of greener space programs? Next month, Japan is launching a spacecraft powered by solar sails into deep space. The Ikaros, as the vessel has been dubbed, will take to the skies on May 18, 2010. Ikaros stands for ?Interplanetary Kite-craft ..."
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Brahmand Defence and Aerospace News has an article mentioning: "... A JAXA Photo Career in Defence & Aerospace More News TOKYO (BNS): In a first ever attempt, Japan will launch IKAROS &ndash world's first solar powered spaceship next month. >The IKAROS &ndash Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun &ndash will blast off from the Tanegashima Space Center ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... Will Soon Launch Solar-Powered Spacecraft, "Ikaros" | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World .wp-polls .pollbar { margin: 1px; font-size: 6px; line-height: 8px; height: 8px; ..."
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CleanTechnica has an article mentioning: "... Written by Jake Richardson Published on April 28th, 2010 Posted in Alternative Fuels Japan plans to launch a satellite powered by a large solar sail for a six month mission. A  solar sail captures the momentum of photons from the sun to propel the satellite, something like the manner in which a ..."
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Slashdot has an article mentioning: "... If the mission proves successful, the $16M spacecraft will be the first solar sail-powered craft to enter deep space." slashdot japan science space ikaros transportation story Related Stories Submission: Japan to Launch "Ikaros," a ..."
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msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... satellite the size of a shoe box is slated to launch next year This still from a University of Surrey depicts the CubeSail satellite using a solar sail to fly through space around Earth. View related photos University of Surrey   Most popular Most viewed Top rated Most e-mailed NYT: Laura Bush ..."
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FavStocks has an article mentioning: "... By Green News on 04/28/2010 ? 1:00 pm PDT Leave a Comment Share Japan?s solar sail-powered ?space yacht? is all set to launch on May 18. Ikaros (Interplanetary Kite-Craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun) will be the first ..."
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TFTS has an article mentioning: "... Green Technology Transportation Tech Eco-Friendly Automower Solar Hybrid â€" The World's First Solar Powered Robot Lawnmower Dyson Electric Solar Car In Development [Dyson Eco Car â€" Environmentally Friendly, Probably Yellow, Cleans Roads In Transit?] Sharp To Release Solar Powered Cell Phones ..."
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Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... A Bloomberg News report said the solar sail will have a diameter of about 60 feet and will cost $16 million, with a launch date of May 18. >Astronomy enthusiasts may already be familiar with the ..."
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The Solar Ninja has an article mentioning: "... First Solar home solar panels iPhone Masdar Pacific Gas and Electric Peter Darbee Photensity Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Tax Credit Solar-Powered Car Solar-Powered Kids Toys Solar Chargers solar cooker solar energy tax breaks Solar Farms Solar Gadgets solar impulse Solar Incentives Solar Industry ..."
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San Diego Daily Transcript has an article mentioning: "... Advertisement April 27 (Bloomberg) -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the worldís first satellite powered by a giant solar sail to demonstrate next-generation renewable-energy technology, the agency said today. The 20-meter (66-foot) sail, which cost about 1.5 billion yen ($16 ..."
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Popular Science has an article mentioning: "... Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced its intention to launch its first "space yacht" propelled by solar sails into the heavens on May 18. Ikaros -- the Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation of the Sun -- will cruise through the solar system ..."
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RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Russian and NASA scientists are always experimenting with the solar-sail technologies, and have successfully completed prototypes, according to what JAXA told Bloomberg. However, provided the scheduled launch in successful, ..."
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BusinessWeek has an article mentioning: "... Biggs April 27 (Bloomberg) -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency plans to launch the world's first satellite powered by a giant solar sail to demonstrate next-generation renewable-energy technology, the agency said today. The 20-meter (66-foot) sail, which cost about 1.5 billion yen ($16 ..."
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Next Big Future has an article mentioning: "... Here is the Dyson sphere FAQ Passive, sun-pointing, millimeter-scale solar sails could be used for the heliocentric orbits. Update: Welcome instapundit readers Taking inspiration from the orbital dynamics of dust, we find that ..."
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EV World has an article mentioning: "... Source: EV Worldwire Class: PRESS RELEASE SYNOPSIS: Marcelo da Luz takes Power of One solar car for 116 mile drive across frozen polar sea. Solar car arrived in the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada after successfully traveling ..."
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eTravelBlackboard - Asia Edition has an article mentioning: "... Tuesday, 13 April 2010 The prototype for a solar-powered plane successfully completed its first test flight last week over the Swiss countryside. Named The Solar Impulse, the 1,600 kg plane flies without fuel or ..."
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Joplin Globe has an article mentioning: "... The two were preparing their entry in a solar-powered bike race set for Memorial Day weekend. The college has been a sponsor of the event since the mid-1990s and has been the host since 2006. Globe/Roger Nomer ..."
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Salina Journal has an article mentioning: "... area all areas mobile links salina.com salinafyi.com > Vistiors to the Kansas State at Salina Open House Family Edtion stop and look at a solar powered boat Saturday morning. The 16 foot long boat, named Wet Willie, can hold one person and has a top speed of 17.8 miles per hour. (photo by Tom Dorsey / ..."
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La Voz de Dalton has an article mentioning: "... Solar Power The Purdue University Solar Racing Team took first place with its solar vehicle, Pulsar, which achieved 4,548 mpg (1933.5 km/l). UrbanConcept Grand Prize - Combustion Engine With mileage of 437.2 mpg (185.87 kilometers per liter) ..."
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Edmonton Journal has an article mentioning: "... flying saucer look-alike will challenge NWT ice roads By Darcy Henton March 29, 2010 Story Photos ( 1 ) Marcelo da Luz is now taking his solar powered car up the ice road from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk in two weeks. His car, the Power of One or Xof1, can achieve speeds of 120 kph and operate for two hours on ..."
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Oromo Index has an article mentioning: "... Saturday, April 24, 2010, 17:27 Sci-Tech 2 views Add a comment The ?YeZ? certainly isn?t the first solar-powered car design we?ve seen, but it decides to take the concept one step further. Just like a tree, the two-seater sucks in carbon dioxide and releases it as ..."
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DailyFinance has an article mentioning: "... as cars and airplanes, account for more than 13% of global emissions > No one option is right for everybody, but until you can build a solar-powered electric car (and charge it at a solar charging station ), there are plenty of low-tech ways to cut your commute's carbon footprint, including carpooling, public ..."
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Motor Boats Monthly has an article mentioning: "... Davies Greenline 33 'will revolutionise boating' The Greenline 33 hybrid cruiser , hailed as the world's first production hybrid and solar powered boat, has arrived in the UK. >The boat was designed to be as efficient as possible with a super low drag hull, which reduces fuel consumption and allows ..."
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TMCnet has an article mentioning: "... 3. In 1993, Honda Motor asked SunPower to help it create a solar-powered car to compete in the annual Darwin-to-Adelaide race that bisects Australia. Honda won the race "" by an entire day. Swanson and others on the team ..."
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Reinforced Plastics has an article mentioning: "... Related Links PlanetSolar Elsevier Ltd is not responsible for the content of external websites. Related Stories Solar plane makes maiden flight > A solar powered airplane has taken its first major test flight from an airfield in western Switzerland. Cost of solar energy ..."
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Wired has an article mentioning: "... 10:30 am | Categories: Cool Cars EVs and Hybrids What?s left to do after a record-setting journey crossing Canada?s infamous ice road in a solar car? Turn around and break your own record with a return trip, of course. The appropriately-named Marcelo da Luz was behind the wheel of the Power of One ..."
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TopNews United States has an article mentioning: "... Submitted by Sarabjit Heera on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 17:46 Auto Sector Featured TNM Canada A solar-powered car has returned from a record-breaking voyage along one of the longest ice roads in the world, by completing an unscheduled return trip on April 10. It ..."
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Marshall Independent has an article mentioning: "... Testing their skills" To: <--TO Email REQUIRED! From: <--FROM Email REQUIRED! Article Photos CANBY - In making their welding, photography and solar car projects for the Southwest Minnesota Technical Skills Challenge on Thursday, some area students found out that things don't always go according to ..."
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Gaea Times has an article mentioning: "... Swiss solar plane makes first flight April 7th, 2010 GENEVA - A solar-powered airplane took off on its first major test flight Wednesday morning, from an airfield in ..."
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Lac du Bonnet Leader has an article mentioning: "... Posted By Marc Zienkiewicz Posted 8 hours ago The XOF1 solar car was partially built in Pinawa. A solar-powered car built in Pinawa has returned from a record-breaking journey along one of the longest ice roads in ..."
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AutoGuide.com has an article mentioning: "... ATV.com Motorcycle.com AutoGuide.com HOME NEW CARS USED CARS CAR REVIEWS AUTO NEWS AUTO SHOWS FORUMS Home Auto News News article: Power of One Solar Car Project Tackles the Arctic Circle [with Video] Report: Ferrari?s... Tesla To Start Sales In... Power of One Solar Car Project Tackles the Arctic ..."
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REVE has an article mentioning: "... Blue Angel (H.K.) Limited ("Blue Angel", formerly named SNG Hong Kong Limited) will mainly take part in the production part to fabricate solar-electric car based on the solar and LED technology. The Company"s investment strategy is to play all the roles in upper, middle and lower stream through the ..."
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ScienceBlogs has an article mentioning: "... What if we could some how use the rotational energy of the Earth? How much would we have to slow it down to get something useful? Solar Powered motorcycle - possible? There was this story about an electric motorcycle that is recharged by solar cells. How far could you go in a day with this? (spreadsheet ..."
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Walyou has an article mentioning: "... It can be used to charge PDAs as well. Solar Powered Bike Lamps If you already have used enough of these chargers and solar gadgets, you might want to try Solar Powered Bike Lamps that would help you travel ..."
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NBC Miami has an article mentioning: "... The only solar powered boat in the United States is making a trek on Earth Day from the Bahamas to Miami The two-man crew will travel the 65 miles and arrive into Bayfront Park ..."
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Financial Express Bangladesh has an article mentioning: "... Research is going with a team of companies like General Motors and Ford to improve the solar car. Pool pumps and heaters that are run by solar power, makes people feel good to be making a difference in the condition of the environment, and it will ..."
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China Post has an article mentioning: "... KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan -- The Kaohsiung City Government and Siemens hosted a solar car competition yesterday as part of the “Siemens Generation 21 -- Discover the Green Wonder CSR†programs and in celebration of Earth Day. This ..."
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PopEater has an article mentioning: "... He'd be waving from an itty bitty solar powered automobile, billed as an even smarter ride than the Smartcar. Begley was one of the first well-known actors to put his celeb voice behind the cause -- though he ..."
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St Albans & Harpenden Review has an article mentioning: "... Tristan Brown and Felix Terrell and 12-year-old Sam Machell, came up with their name Solor 7 inspired from their love of James Bond and the solar powered car. Robbie said: “We started off in our design and technology class and we have all used our individual skills during the project. “It's been really ..."
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CBC.ca has an article mentioning: "... The former flight attendant decided to trade in a career flying on fossil fuel for one powered by the sun. The solar car he designed and built with a team of experts, called the Power of One Solar Car Project , has powered him over 35,000 kilometres. Now, he's decided to ..."
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R & D Magazine has an article mentioning: "... Klapper, The Associated Press Thursday, April 8, 2010 >Print PAYERNE, Switzerlandâ€"At the pace of a fast bicycle, a solar-powered plane took to the skies for its maiden flight Wednesday, passing an important test on the way to a historic voyage around the world â€" a journey that would ..."
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The Standard has an article mentioning: "... Elsewhere, former Safari Rally winner, Kenjiro Shinozuka will be the lead driver of the first solar-powered car that will be used as the lead vehicle during the event. The solar-powered vehicle is expected to arrive in the country on May 9 with the Japanese ..."
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Commodity Online has an article mentioning: "... Published on: April 08, 2010 at 08:05 Tags:- DuPont catamaran solar boat PlanetSolar photovoltaic modules Post Comment Email Related Stories 93% investors believe Gold will fall: Poll Shipping-Logistics Update: Maritime ..."
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DVICE has an article mentioning: "... It's certainly nicer than a flat panel sitting on the front lawn. Solar Ivy This solar car, named Eleanor, was designed by a team at MIT for a competition of solar vehicles. On a sunny day, it can run for hours at 55 mph, and even on a ..."
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Earth2Tech has an article mentioning: "... has figured out a way to use trees poisoned and killed by pine beetles to make biobutanol, the company announced Wednesday,? ? CNET Solar Plane Takes Flight: ?The world's first solar airplane, the Solar Impulse, passed its first flight test with flying colors â€" in preparation for a ..."
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News24 has an article mentioning: "... 2010-04-07 13:21 Print article Email article The solar powered aircraft "Solar Impulse", steered by test pilot Markus Scherdel, is silhouetted by the sun during its maiden flight at the military airport in Payerne, ..."
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Today's Energy Solutions has an article mentioning: "... 4/12/2010 Solar-powered plane makes 1st flight ahead of round-the-world attempt Print this Story Add This Save to MyTES PAYERNE, Switzerland &mdash At the pace of a fast bicycle, a ..."
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Wall Street Journal has an article mentioning: "... Extra Credit: Race the Sun? (1996) Halle Berry plays a teacher who inspires a group of outcast Hawaiian youth to build a solar car and enter a contest. A small film, but one of Berry?s most meaningful roles. Dead Poets Society Jaime Escalante Lean on Me Stand and Deliver Previous ..."
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TMCnet has an article mentioning: "... Couple that with the African theme," he says, "and I look at electric cars being a stepping stone to solar-car technology, things like thin-film solar that could be applied to the exterior of the car. And someday all that will be ready. But as an interim step, ..."
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The Engineer has an article mentioning: "... The remaining 2U will be used to house the Solar Sail deployment mechanism, which is key to the mission. It consists of a spindle containing the booms and the second one the folded membrane. A scaled ..."
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GreenMuze has an article mentioning: "... The solar car aficionado and multiple solar car record breaker, recently drove the longest road in the world when he traveled the frozen ice road from Inuvik to ..."
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Baltimore Sun has an article mentioning: "... He's also thinking about building a solar-powered boat to tie up at the pier. State officials told him they'd approve the pier, just not the solar panels, he said. "Our regulations do not permit ..."
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EnergyBoom has an article mentioning: "... Search all Biofuels Emerging Geothermal Policy Solar Transportation Wind Home Technologies Contributors iReporter Learn Daily Briefing Solar Wind Biofuels Geothermal Transportation Emerging Policy Transportation ..."
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Economist has an article mentioning: "... Dr Lappas's satellite-removal system employs a solar sail. As light from the sun hits the sail, it imparts a minuscule but continuous acceleration. When a satellite is first launched, the sail is angled in a ..."
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Macau Daily Times has an article mentioning: "... The Nature / Nurture Case Lesson in Silence SOHO not interested in Macau's casinos Related news Swiss pilots aim to circle world in a solar-powered plane Solar Impulse Fight in Macau-bound flight aborts take-off Last 7 Days Emergency landing in Iceland > Email to a friend To: Bcc: Your email address: ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... The airship has a restaurant, recreational climbing walls and private suites as well. • Sun Ship: Envisioned by folks at Solar Flight, the Sun Ship is designed to be as small as possible but large enough to cross the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Running on solar energy, the Sun Ship ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... 7 days ) Recent Popular Skyscraper that brings contemporary and historical elements together 27 mins ago Ride in style with indoor solar car 1 hr ago Recycled and found material become inspirational pieces of art 1 hr ago PULP 2.0: Paper pulp transforms into water resistant vessels and ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... Solar Car Provides A Zero-emission Short Distance Commute - Ecofriend @import url(/style.css); .black_overlay { display: none; position: absolute; top:0px; ..."
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Financial Times has an article mentioning: "... when the aerospace industry is still struggling to recover from all the drama of its latest cyclical crisis, the success of this novel solar powered aircraft's first extended flight has demonstrated that the pioneering spirit in aviation is still alive. The €70m ($93m) project is the brainchild of ..."
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Financial Times has an article mentioning: "... At a time when the aerospace industry is struggling to recover from its latest cyclical crisis, this novel solar-powered aircraft's first extended flight has demonstrated that the pioneering spirit in aviation is still alive. The €70m ($94m) project is the brainchild of ..."
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Ethiopian Review has an article mentioning: "... Philip Proefrock | April 14th, 2010 at 3:27 pm The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, a solar-powered aircraft under development for an emissions-free around-the-world flight , had its maiden flight on April 7. Bertrand Piccard, the adventurer who first flew a ..."
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Mail on Sunday has an article mentioning: "... lar powered plane completes its first flight | Mail Online .sciencetechsciencetech .masthead { ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... Solar Energy Incentives Solar Energy Rebates Solar Industry Tags: New Jersey Solar solar rebate SREC Once again, New Jersey?s solar boat has been rocked: due to revisions to a previously approved budget, the state?s Clean Energy Rebate will not accept new applications for the month of ..."
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PC Authority has an article mentioning: "... by Iain Thomson on Apr 8, 2010 Tags: solar aircraft science 1 Comment The first test flight of a aircraft being designed to fly around the world by solar power alone has been successfully completed in ..."
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Glass on Web has an article mentioning: "... DuPont will provide innovations in photovoltaic modules and high-performance marine coatings to PlanetSolar, the largest solar boat ever built. PlanetSolar is a 31 meter-long and 15 meter-wide catamaran covered by 500 square meters of photovoltaic solar panels that will power an ..."
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Marisys has an article mentioning: "... View comments Comments Share While other solar integration companies are busily installing flat-topped solar carports in the sunshine states, one solar integration company, Inovaeteus Solar, is making an inroad into Michigan's marine solar market. Whether or ..."
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CanadianBusiness.com has an article mentioning: "... Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Newsvine Reddit Story Tools #sponsor table, #sponsor td { width:auto !important; } PAYERNE, Switzerland (AP) - A solar plane with wings as wide as a 747 and the power of a small motorboat took to the skies for the first time Wednesday, cruising a mile high at bicycle-like ..."
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Ecofriend has an article mentioning: "... The batteries are also recharged midair by a regenerative drive when the propeller is wind milling. • Sunseeker II: Developed by Solar Flight, the Sunseeker II has been developed after carefully examining the technical aspects of Sunseeker I and looking for ways the design could be improved ..."
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Joy Online has an article mentioning: "... 2010, 12:43 GMT Previous Page Solar Impulse took off and landed smoothly, according to witnesses Email Print Have Your Say ( A prototype solar-powered plane has made its first full test flight - coming closer to the goal of using solar energy to fly around the world. The Solar Impulse, with a wingspan ..."
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Digital Silence has an article mentioning: "... A19 Lamp Mystery Eclipse Memory Breakthru Popular Stories iPhone OS 4 Mystery Eclipse Memory Breakthru New OCZ SSD's New Asteroid Solar-powered plane soars above Switzerland A solar-powered airplane designed to fly day and night without fuel or emissions successfully made its first test flight above ..."
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Globe and Mail has an article mentioning: "... The 458 is about a second slower than the 599 GTO around the Fiorano track, or about as fast as an Enzo or F430 Scuderia. Solar car team hits NWT ice road trip A Canadian team of dedicated solar car enthusiasts are proving the technology has merit even in the harshest winter ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... the trip from  Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk , two degrees above the Arctic Circle in Canada?s Western Northwest Territories?a lightweight, solar-powered electric car called the Xof1 The Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk ?ice road? is only accessible during winter months, presumably when mud and slush are not an issue. Marcelo da ..."
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GREENandSAVE has an article mentioning: "... Scherdel on the maiden test flight of Solar Impulse: controllable, sizable, and operable without a drop of fuel! Cannot wait to see this solar-powered plane's round-the-world flight in 2012. > Researching how to make your company, product, or next project more Green? Go to www.greencollareconomy.com for ..."
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Commodity Online has an article mentioning: "... Published on: April 11, 2010 at 17:35 Tags:- Solar Impusle-HB-SIA solar powered flight test flight over Swiss Alps Post Comment Email Related Stories Can gold save Greece from the torrid fiscal mess? Greek bond success, speculation and ..."
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Coal Geology has an article mentioning: "... Posted by IANS in News on April 8th, 2010 | no responses Buy Practical Coal Geology Book Geneva, (Coal Geology) A solar-powered airplane took off on its first major test flight Wednesday morning, from an airfield in western Switzerland. The flight of the plane, named Solar Impulse , ..."
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Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... fumes' near the end of the journey By Ben Gelinas, edmontonjournal.com April 13, 2010 Story Photos ( 6 ) More Images » Marcelo da Luz in his solar car en route to Tuk on April 10, 2010. Photograph by: Supplied, edmontonjournal.com EDMONTON â€" A 225-kilogram solar car with room for one is a far cry ..."
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Toronto Star has an article mentioning: "... 2010/04/14 00:01:00 Email Print Republish Report an error Share Share Article Photos (1) Comments (0) Marcelo Da Luz on the road in his solar car back in 2008. By Joe Fiorito City Columnist Marcelo da Luz? More dependable than sunshine; won't say can't; has not said never; came close once. ..."
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Boston Globe has an article mentioning: "... E-mail Print Reprints Text size &ndash PAYERNE, Switzerland ? A solar plane with wings as wide as a 747 and the power of a small motorboat took to the skies for the first time yesterday, cruising a mile high at bicycle-like ..."
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Metropolis Magazine has an article mentioning: "... almost as a sociological and behavioral exercise rather than purely technological.&rdquo We can credit this approach with producing the solar-powered bike signage. But first everyone had to get up to speed on the technology. In the early days of the semester, Léa Longis, a 25-year-old student at ENSCI, ..."
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FOXNews has an article mentioning: "... February 01, 2010 Article comments /static/all/img cf7a4021f97d7210VgnVCM10000086c1a8c0RCRD /world/2010/04/07/swiss-make-st-test-round-world-solar-plane/ Updated April 07, 2010 ..."
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Stuff.co.nz has an article mentioning: "... AP Last updated 08:54 08/04/2010 Share Print Text Size AP The solar powered aircraft "Solar Impulse" on its maiden flight above Switzerland. AP Swiss scientist-adventurer and pilot Bertrand Piccard (right), test pilot Markus Scherdel ..."
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Telegraph.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... A solar plane prototype has taken to the skies for the first time, with four propellers lifting the massive craft off the ground at near bicycle speed. Published: ..."
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Wired News has an article mentioning: "... lar Airplane Completes Maiden Voyage | Autopia | Wired.com Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Culture Entertainment Gadgets Gaming How-To Med Tech Multimedia ..."
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ICIS has an article mentioning: "... sure what's in the air (or maybe make it under the sun) these days but I just saw news from Bayer MaterialScience and DuPont talking about solar airplane and solar boat projects. I guess solar roofs are too boring nowadays ;-) Bayer said it has become an official partner of the Solar Impulse project, ..."
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Tainted Green has an article mentioning: "... by Matt Jansen on April 8, 2010 in Green Business Solar Power The Solar Impulse, a prototype solar airplane, just made its first truly successful flight by lifting off and staying in the air for 87 minutes. Bertrand Piccard, founder of the organization ..."
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FavStocks has an article mentioning: "... The goal of the Solar Impulse Project is to develop a solar airplane that can take off and fly, day and night, powered by solar energy alone around the world. In the flight, the Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype climbed up ..."
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The Stanford Daily has an article mentioning: "... The plane?s battery bank stores energy during the day and can run off batteries at night. A huge advantage of solar planes is that planes flying higher than clouds can always count on sunny days. Bertrand Piccard, one of the plane?s designers, is planning a transatlantic ..."
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India Talkies has an article mentioning: "... Geneva, April 7 ? A solar-powered airplane took off on its first major test flight Wednesday morning, from an airfield in western Switzerland. The flight of the plane, named Solar Impulse, ..."
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BBC News has an article mentioning: "... Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement A solar plane with wings as wide as a Boeing 747 and the power of a small motorboat has taken off for the first time. The plane's wings are covered by solar cells ..."
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CNET has an article mentioning: "... Topics: Transportation Aeronautics Tags: Solar Impulse solar energy solar-powered airplane Share: Digg Del.icio.us Reddit Facebook Twitter Recent posts from Cutting Edge Haptic hug vest makes emoticons so last century Russian president calls ..."
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environmentalresearchweb has an article mentioning: "... The world's largest solar-powered boat made a gentle plop as it was lowered by a huge crane on to the waters of the Kiel firth in northern Germany today, and triggered the polite applause ..."
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Winnipeg Free Press has an article mentioning: "... A conservationist has braved frigid temperatures to drive a solar car across an ice road in the Northwest Territories. Marcelo da Luz drove the three-wheeled, non-heated solar car on Saturday from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk - ..."
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The Engineer has an article mentioning: "... The flight represents the latest achievement in the long, chequered, but highly innovative history of solar powered flight. Read more about this exciting field here See Also Solar flight earns its wings 4 Dec 2009 Solar Impulse aims for 24 hour flight 16 Sep 2009 Impulse ..."
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Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... 7.10 Science & Technology Photo via BBC Solar Plane Nearly Ready for Flight Around the World > A solar plane prototype has successfully completed its first full test flight, clearing the way for a ..."
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VentureBeat has an article mentioning: "... April 7, 2010 | Camille Ricketts View comments Comments Share The world?s first solar airplane, the Solar Impulse , passed its first flight test with flying colors ? in preparation for a round-the-world trip. The next step will be to see if it?s ..."
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Contra Costa Times has an article mentioning: "... One project features youths getting charged up over solar-powered race cars being showcased in a Noiseless Grand Prix; the other involves a tour of discovery at the dazzling Bolsa Chica Wetlands in Huntington Beach. And can a ..."
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FavStocks has an article mentioning: "... By Green Car Congress on 04/12/2010 ? 4:55 pm PDT Leave a Comment Share Marcelo da Luz and his Power of One (XOF1) solar car (earlier post) arrived in the hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada after successfully traveling 187 km (116 miles) from the town of ..."
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Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... By Ben Gelinas, Edmonton Journal April 12, 2010 Story Photos ( 6 ) More Images » Marcelo da Luz in his solar car en route to Tuk on April 10, 2010. Photograph by: Supplied, edmontonjournal.com A 225-kilogram solar car with room for one is a far cry from the big ..."
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Universe Today has an article mentioning: "... Written by Nancy Atkinson > A solar powered airplane that one day will attempt an around the world non-stop flight took its maiden voyage yesterday in Switzerland. Solar Impulse flew for 87 minutes and ..."
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Energy Harvesting Journal has an article mentioning: "... Responses can be anonymous, otherwise, please leave your name and email address. Name Email Response The Solar Impulse HB-SIA solar-powered aeroplane has successfully completed its first flight taking off from Payerne, Switzerland, according to reports. With a 63 metre wingspan covered with solar ..."
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Energy Matters has an article mentioning: "... by Energy Matters > Solar powered car XOF1 has become the first vehicle of its type to traverse one of world's longest ice roads. > The solar car arrived in the village of Tuktoyaktuk, ..."
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CanadianDriver has an article mentioning: "... Toronto, Ontario ? A solar-powered car, campaigned by an international team based in Toronto, Ontario has successfully tackled the longest ice road in the world. Marcelo da Luz of Toronto ..."
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Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... Photograph by: Ruben Sprich, Reuters, Reuters PAYERNE, Switzerland -- A solar-powered airplane designed to fly day and night successfully made its first test flight above the Swiss countryside on Wednesday. The Solar Impulse, which has 12,000 ..."
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Mid-Day has an article mentioning: "... By: Â Agencies Date: Â 2010-04-08 Place: Â Bern A solar-powered plane that has been built to fly around the world took to the skies yesterday on an historic 90-minute flight using not one ounce of fuel Flying high: The ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... The Purdue University Solar Racing Team clocked in at 4,548 MPG with the Pulsar solar vehicle, the Cicero North Syracuse High School achieved 780.9 mpg in the fuel cell-powered Clean Green Machine , and the Mater Dei High School team snatched ..."
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The Daily Star has an article mentioning: "... Eight companies are assembling the three-wheelers locally with parts imported from China. A large chunk of this electric-solar vehicle is being assembled at Bangladesh Diesel Plant Ltd (BDPL) in Gazipur, Mohsin added. Priced at around Tk 1.2 lakh each, a total of 100 vehicles have so ..."
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The Associated Press has an article mentioning: "... KLAPPER &ndash 5 days ago PAYERNE, Switzerland — A solar plane with wings as wide as a 747 and the power of a small motorboat took to the skies for the first time Wednesday, cruising a mile high at bicycle-like ..."
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Citrus Daily has an article mentioning: "... A solar plane with wings as wide as a 747 and the power of a small motorboat took to the skies for the first time, cruising for nearly one-and-a-half hours in a ..."
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Miller-McCune.com has an article mentioning: "... energy is often seen as a technology tied either to spacecraft or terra firma, a new generation of engineers and adventurers is crafting solar-powered aircraft. Hot Idea Wins Innovation Award after Two Centuries A greenhouse-on-the-go first described centuries ago may help fight climate change while improving ..."
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GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... Piccard and his partners have successfully completed a test run of the Solar Impulse , a solar-powered airplane that is the first of its kind to grace the skies by using renewable energy. As we told you when the news first broke, the plane?s wings are covered ..."
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Plastics & Rubber Weekly has an article mentioning: "... By Barry Copping Posted 9 April 2010 10:56 am GMT Solvay has announced the first flight of the Solar Impulse sun-powered aircraft in Switzerland. A spokesman said: “This is the first time in history that a manned and exclusively solar-powered airplane has been able to fly for ..."
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WRTV Indianapolis has an article mentioning: "... A state-of-the-art solar-powered car built by Purdue University students has won an international contest for fuel-efficient vehicles for the second straight year. The three-wheeled ..."
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SmartPlanet.com has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered plane was the brain child of explorer Betrand Piccard (the guy who traveled the world in a balloon). Solar Impulse made his prototype real. Only one person ..."
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BBC News has an article mentioning: "... Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement Watch the plane taking off A prototype solar-powered plane has made its first full test flight - coming closer to the goal of using solar energy to fly around the world. The Solar Impulse, with a wingspan ..."
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The Voice of Russia has an article mentioning: "... Piccard has already signaled willingness to use his solar powered plane to fly around the world in the near future. Rate this article Print Add to blog Email Related articles Solar Impulse airplane to make debut ..."
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Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered plane got up to 5,500 ft in altitude and performed test maneuvers in order to see if the plane handled as well as simulations predicted. Everything went ..."
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Discover Magazine has an article mentioning: "... adventurer and around-the-world ballooning enthusiast Bertrand Piccard, he and his team were celebrating their first test flight of their solar-powered plane in December. However, those tests were really just ?flea hop? tests to get the plane a couple feet off the ground. This time, though, Solar Impulse ..."
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The Low Carbon Economy has an article mentioning: "... 4/7/2010 3:20:01 PM A new solar-powered plane took to the skies in Switzerland this week as its manufacturers examined its flight behaviour. >The Solar Impulse has the wingspan of a Boeing 747 yet ..."
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TG Daily has an article mentioning: "... the aircraft's controllability matches our expectations!&rdquo However, Solar Impulse Chairman Bertrand Piccard acknowledged that the solar powered plane still had a "long way to go&rdquo until it was capable of flying at night and an even "longer way&rdquo before it could successfully ..."
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Dispatch Online has an article mentioning: "... Image of 2010/04/12 AT THE pace of a fast bicycle, a solar-powered plane took to the skies for its maiden flight, passing an important test on the way to a historic voyage around the world – a journey that would not ..."
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Renewable Energy Focus has an article mentioning: "... Related Stories Prototype solar powered aircraft unveiled > The prototype Solar Impulse HB-SIA aircraft was recently unveiled. This carbon composite, solar powered craft is believed to be the first ..."
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Sarnia Observer has an article mentioning: "... solar challenge Posted By TYLER KULA, THE OBSERVER Posted 1 hour ago Lambton College aims to join an elite group by building and racing a solar-powered car in the annual American Solar Challenge. The $300,000 endeavour has been taken on by students in the Alternative Energy Engineering Technology (ALTE) ..."
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KMPH Fox 26 has an article mentioning: "... Swiss make 1st test of round-the-world solar plane PAYERNE, Switzerland (AP) - A solar plane with wings as wide as a 747 and the power of a small motorboat took to the skies for the first time ..."
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The Detroit News has an article mentioning: "... Klapper / Associated Press Payerne, Switzerland -- At the pace of a fast bicycle, a solar-powered plane took to the skies for its maiden flight Wednesday in a step toward becoming the first sun-powered aircraft to circle the world. The Solar Impulse ..."
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RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Posted on: Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 09:00 CDT A prototype of a sun-powered plane successfully completed its first test flight on Wednesday, staying airborne for 1 1/2 hours as it moves one step closer to becoming the first solar ..."
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Investor's Business Daily has an article mentioning: "... Posted 04/08/2010 06:20 PM ET A solar plane has completed its maiden test flight in Switzerland, taking a step toward becoming the first sun-powered aircraft to circle the world, AP reports. The ..."
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The Associated Press has an article mentioning: "... adventurer Raphael Domjan came a step closer Wednesday to realizing his plan to sail the globe in what he says is the world's largest solar-powered boat. The catamaran-style yacht called PlanetSolar sporting some 5,400 square feet (500 square meters) of solar panels was put into the water for the first ..."
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San Francisco Examiner has an article mentioning: "... closer Wednesday to realizing his plan to sail the globe, including a stop in San Francisco, in what he says is the world's largest solar-powered boat. The catamaran-style yacht PlanetSolar, which resembles a spaceship, sports some 5,400 square feet of solar panels and was put in the water for the ..."
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The Guardian has an article mentioning: "... lar-powered boat Türanor raises hopes of a sun-fuelled future | Environment | guardian.co.uk Turn autoplay off Turn autoplay on Please activate cookies in order to ..."
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NewsBlaze has an article mentioning: "... By Ian Brockwell A Solar-powered plane successfully completed its first full test, moving a step nearer to an attempt in 2012 to fly around the world. The plane, which is called "The Solar ..."
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Gather.com has an article mentioning: "... But now he has a new challenge. Piccard wants to take his solar powered plane, the solar impulse, around the globe in 2012. The solar impulse isn't ready for a round the world trip, but it is on its way. The Solar Impulse had ..."
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Sarnia Observer has an article mentioning: "... Posted By By Tyler Kula Posted 2 hours ago TYLER KULA The Observer Lambton College aims to join an elite group by building and racing a solar-powered car in the annual American Solar Challenge. The $300,000 endeavour has been taken on by students in the Alternative Energy Engineering Technology (ALTE) ..."
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Flightglobal has an article mentioning: "... Today, a focus on solar-powered flight is driving several innovative projects. Switzerland-based Solar Impulse is ready to make the first flight of its HB-SIA prototype, to kick off a ..."
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The Guardian has an article mentioning: "... 11 pictures) 1 / 11 Thumbnail view Environment Solar power Energy Travel Boating holidays More galleries Read more Solar-powered boat Türanor raises hopes of a sun-fuelled future Makers hopeful that maiden voyage of world's largest solar-powered catamaran will prove that the sun can ..."
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Synfo has an article mentioning: "... After the christening and launch of the largest solar-powered boat in the world designed by LOMOcean Design, the PlanetSolar team are now concentrating on preparing the 31m catamaran and planning a world tour, which ..."
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EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... But the Türanor, the world?s largest solar-powered boat, may be the most technologically advanced manifestation of the author?s tremendous influence. When we last checked in on the Türanor , a word taken ..."
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Sailing the World has an article mentioning: "... There were even some new sailboats and mega yachts launched, including a huge solar powered boat! April is already heating up too, with regattas and sailing record attempts planned on all the coasts. Youngest Person to Sail Around Cape Horn Solo : ..."
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About - News & Issues has an article mentioning: "... Saturday April 3, 2010 The world's largest solar-powered boat is well into the third day of its trial run. The multi-hull catamaran-style vessel, which is topped by a large array of photovoltaic solar panels, is ..."
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AOL News has an article mentioning: "... 5 days 23 hours ago Print Text Size E-mail More David Knowles Writer AOL News (April 4) -- With its sleek, space-age design, a new solar-powered boat is aiming to make nautical history and perhaps help save the planet as well. >"Since I was a boy, I dreamed of going around the world," Raphael ..."
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A Pakistan News has an article mentioning: "... A solar-powered aeroplane designed to fly day and night without fuel or emissions made its first test flight above the Swiss countryside on Wednesday, making the ..."
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Mashable has an article mentioning: "... Buzz this! 201 Buzz this! 201 email share email share >In 2012 a solar aircraft known as HB-SIA will attempt to fly around the world on solar power alone. Today that aircraft?s prototype ? commonly referred to as Solar Impulse ? ..."
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Wired has an article mentioning: "... http://www.wired.co.uk/wired-magazine/archive/2010/04/features/the-solar-powered-flight-around-the-globe.aspx *I will also blog the first manned submarine that can swim nonstop around the world powered only by ocean thermal energy ..."
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Plastics & Rubber Weekly has an article mentioning: "... on this article ALSO IN THIS SECTION BPF slams 'politicised' calls for ban on BPA in baby bottles 9 April 2010 Solvay contributes to solar powered flight success 9 April 2010 Videoton plans Hungarian automotive cable parts plant 9 April 2010 Plastic electronics could slash solar panel costs 9 April 2010 ..."
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AVweb has an article mentioning: "... Email this article Print this article By Glenn Pew , Contributing Editor, Video Editor The Solar Impulse HB-SIA prototype, a uniquely solar-powered aircraft, has entered a new test phase, which should see the aircraft taking its first night flights this summer. The carbon fiber aircraft has been built with ..."
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GenevaLunch has an article mentioning: "... with a maximum output of 10 hp with renewable energy and charging the 400 kg lithium-polymer batteries during the day to allow the solar-powered aircraft to fly at night. The project is the child of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg and has been developed with a team of 70 people, working with 80 ..."
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Register has an article mentioning: "... at the speed of your business Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard today moved one step closer to fulfilling his ambition to fly a solar-powered aircraft round the world as his Solar Impulse completed its first full-fat test flight. The Solar Impulse boasts a wingspan as wide as a Boeing 747, with ..."
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New Electronics has an article mentioning: "... 07/04/2010 Email to a friend Solar Impulse has successfully completed its maiden test flight in a step toward becoming the first solar powered aircraft to circle the world. The aircraft, designed by Bertrand Piccard and his team, embarked on a two hour test flight to determine whether it could ..."
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DAWN.com has an article mentioning: "... Wednesday, 07 Apr, 2010 The solar powered aircraft "Solar Impulse" (HB-SIA prototype) steered by test pilot Markus Scherdel is airborne during its maiden flight at the military airport in Payerne, ..."
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CBS News has an article mentioning: "... Swiss Team Makes 1st Test Flight Of Prototype For Round-the-World Solar Flight Font size Print E-mail Share 2 Comments The solar powered aircraft "Solar Impulse" (HB-SIA prototype) with test pilot Markus Scherdel on board starts ..."
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