Thursday, June 30, 2011

News: Introducing the New Solar Train Tunnel

Tips from the T-List has an article mentioning: "... NileGuide Travel Blog Read the original post here  Subscribe to the RSS Feed for NileGuide Not too long ago, we wrote about how a solar-powered plane just successfully took its first international flight . But did you know that even trains are hopping onboard the solar-powered bandwagon? In Belgium, ..."

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

News: Tanzania: Solar Electric Car Attracts More Visitors

AllAfrica.com has an article mentioning: "... Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam) Tanzania Solar Electric Car Attracts More Visitors 29 June 2011 Email Print Comment Share: THE Vocational Education and Training Authority's (VETA) pavilion was a centre of ..."

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

News: Green 'hypersonic' jet could fly to New York in 90 minutes

Business Green has an article mentioning: "... Also appearing at the show is the Solar Impulse, a Swiss-built solar-powered plane, that flew 370 miles across Europe to Brussels last month, before journeying on to Paris. More on: Biodiesel Aviation Biofuel R&D WHAT DO YOU THINK? ..."

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News: Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy Students Aim High

Ada Evening News has an article mentioning: "... Contact Us AEN Media Kit Local News Search Related Photos Trejan Blue, Jayson Morgan and Matthew Stafford, all of Ada, designed and built a solar-powered car during Chickasaw Nation Aviation and Space Academy, conducted last week in Ada. Photo submitted June 27, 2011 ..."

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News: Screw Petrol. Here Comes The Sun

Sabotage Times has an article mentioning: "... lar Cars ? Goodbye Gas Guzzlers | Reportage | Sabotage Times Life People Music TV & Film Fashion & Style Football & Sport Travel Hardware Free Stuff About ST ..."

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Monday, June 27, 2011

News: New Not Cheap Solar Hybrid Yacht Available

EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... By jove, just take a gander at the ocean ready beauty in the photo below. image via Greenline Not quite a solar boat , the Greenline 33 hybrid can only run in all-electric mode off of the solar power for a limited amount of time. Still, Seaway claims the unit burns ..."

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News: Paris air show opens with $20bn in orders Tuesday, 21 June 2011 01:15

Peninsula On-line has an article mentioning: "... commercial aviation, the military market depressed by government spending cutbacks, but the scientific star of the show will be a unique solar-powered plane, the Solar Impulse. Opening the festival, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy urged France's private defence contractors â€" firms in which the ..."

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News: Photos: Paris Air Show recap

KOMO News has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered plane with the wingspan of an Airbus 340 makes its first demonstration flight during the Bourget Air Show. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) The M346 Jet Fighter ..."

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News: Solar Plane Wows Crowds At Paris Airshow

Sky News has an article mentioning: "... Tweet 12:45pm UK, Monday June 27, 2011 A solar powered plane has flown in public for the first time at an airshow in France. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please ..."

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News: Pharaoh's Solar Boat

The Epoch Times has an article mentioning: "... Epoch Times Staff Created: Jun 26, 2011 Last Updated: Jun 26, 2011 Related articles: Science Inspiring Discoveries Excavation of the Second Solar Boat Begins Excavation of a 4,500-year-old solar boat, buried to the west of the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops at Giza, began on June 23, according to a ..."

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News: Pharaoh's boat to be unearthed

SBS has an article mentioning: "... You can get the lastest version of Flash from here . For further support, contact the SBS help desk Archaeologists unveil Egypt solar boat Add your comment > A mission from Japan's Waseda University, the Japanese Institute of the Solar Boat and Egypt's antiquities ministry have been ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane sends a green message

Middle East North Africa Financial Network has an article mentioning: "... Impulse founders aim to promote renewable-energy use By Polya Lesova, MarketWatch Last Update: 5:35 AM ET Jun 22, 2011 Solar ImpulseThe solar-powered plane made by Solar Impulse. LE BOURGET, France (MarketWatch) — At Le Bourget airport outside Paris companies are showcasing their latest and greatest ..."

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News: Solar Impulse Impresses Paris Crowd

AVweb has an article mentioning: "... Schlettig said the goal of Solar Impulse is not to gain commercial interest in solar-powered aircraft, but instead to convey the message that "even today we have the means and technology to fly around the world with solar energy." Schlettig hopes that ..."

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

News: Pharaonic solar boat

Press TV has an article mentioning: "... An Egyptian-Japanese archeological team has started excavating the ancient Egyptian King Khufu's second solar boat, found beside the great pyramids at the historical city of Giza. >Egypt's Minister of State for Antiquities and top archeologist, Zahi Hawass, ..."

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News: Sun-powered plane

The Voice of Russia has an article mentioning: "... Tags: Le Bourget News solar plane Society World Jun 26, 2011 16:44 Moscow Time The solar powered airplane Solar Impulse. Photo: EPA The sun-powered Solar Impulse plane has made a ..."

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News: Industrial rebound evident at Paris Air Show

People's Daily Online has an article mentioning: "... Windowslive Delicious buzz friendfeed Linkedin diigo reddit stumbleupon QQ Photo taken on June 23, 2011 shows the Solar Impulse, a Swiss solar-powered plane during the biennial International Paris Air Show in Paris. Solar Impulse, the Swiss solar-powered aircraft, finally arrived in Paris on Tuesday after ..."

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

News: Pictures: Ancient "Solar Boat

National Geographic has an article mentioning: "... Main Content Excavating a "Solar Boat" Photograph by Khalil Hamra, AP For the first time in centuries, a multi-ton limestone slabâ€"one of dozensâ€"floats free of the "tomb" of a ..."

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Friday, June 24, 2011

News: Environmentally friendly aircraft on display at Paris Air Show

FRANCE 24 has an article mentioning: "... lar plane and biofuel jet engines on display at the Paris Air Show - AVIATION - FRANCE 24 Connect Join the France 24 community here Log in TOP STORIES FRANCE ..."

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News: Egypt starts to unearth Pharaoh Khufu's second solar boat

Xinhua has an article mentioning: "... Feedback Print RSS CAIRO, June 23 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian-Japanese archeological team began to uncover ancient Egyptian King Khufu's second solar boat on Thursday beside the great pyramids at Giza. The restoration project is to lift the 41 stone blocks with an average weight of 16 tons and move the ..."

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News: Around the World 06/24 - Day Ed

Arirang News has an article mentioning: "... A solar boat was discovered south of the Great Pyramid at Giza. The boat was found resting almost 3 meters underground beneath large blocks of limestone. The ..."

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News: Eastern Cape varsity teams up with VW for solar-car

Creamer Media's Engineering News has an article mentioning: "... notification Search powered by GOLD 1518.71 $/oz PLATINUM 1693.00 $/oz R/$ exchange 6.88 R/&euro exchange 9.77 Home Sector News Automotive SOLAR CAR ..."

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

News: Paris 2011: Solar Impulse To Perform Le Bourget's Greenest Flying Display (but

Aviation International News has an article mentioning: "... And then, as of press time, heavy rain and shifting winds had prevented the solar-powered aircraft from making its planned flying display appearance here at the Paris Air Show. In a pre-show interview, André Borschberg, company CEO and pilot, said ..."

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News: Egypt to uncover 2nd solar boat

Bikya Masr has an article mentioning: "... Staff | Category: Culture Egypt Egyptology CAIRO: The Egyptian ministry of antiquities announced on Tuesday that it would uncover the second solar boat at the Giza Pyramids on Thursday morning. The original date had been scheduled for Wednesday. According to a statement from the ministry, the boat had ..."

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News: Making Waves: K-State's Solar Boat

KSAL has an article mentioning: "... By Natalie Blair Wed 10:33 AM 06/22/2011 KSU Salina photo Members of K-State's solar boat team pose for a photo after qualifying the boat for Solar Splash 2011. Picture are (left to right): Team adviser Eduard Plett, Eric Swenson, Eric ..."

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

News: Solar plane debuts at Paris Air Show

Brahmand Defence and Aerospace News has an article mentioning: "... Solar Plane Paris Air Show Posted On: Jun 22, 2011 PARIS (BNS): Solar Impulse &ndash world's first solar-powered aircraft &ndash is making an appearance at the ..."

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News: Solar plane arrives at Paris Air Show

pv magazine has an article mentioning: "... June 2011 | Applications & Installations Global PV markets Top News | By:  Jonathan Gifford A solar plane, Solar Impulse HB-SIA, has landed and is drawing major crowds at the Paris Air Show underway this week in the French capital. While certainly not the ..."

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News: Solar Impulse Aborts Flight from Brussels to Paris; Will Try Again Tuesday

TMC Net has an article mentioning: "... Aerodrome in Switzerland to Brussels just a month ago, the Solar Impulse &ndash the world's first long-range "hybrid&rdquo solar-powered airplane &ndashaborted a flight halfway from Brussels to Paris on June 12, due to weather conditions. Registered as HB-SIA Solar Impulse , the plane has a huge ..."

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News: Paris Air Show Featuring a Solar-Powered Plane

TMC Net has an article mentioning: "... the real press enthusiasm is about the Solar Impulse, a light aircraft powered by the sun But don't look for a passenger flight on a solar powered airplane anytime soon. The Solar Impulse, a prototype aircraft piloted by Andre Borschberg, carries only one person &ndash the pilot &ndash and is often ..."

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News: China's 'Solar City,' Baoding, Rushes To Catch Clean Energy Boom (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post has an article mentioning: "... China Green Energy 1 of 12 First Slide Previous Slide Employees chat outside a showroom, with its wall covered with solar panels, showing a solar-powered car at a factory of Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. in Baoding, in northern China's Hebei province, Monday, June 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan) ..."

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News: Cambridge University team gears up for 2011 World Solar Challenge

Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... Racing) Image Gallery (13 images) ?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?> The biennial World Solar Challenge is the oldest and most high profile solar car race in the world, a grueling test of endurance and innovative engineering that sees teams take part in an epic 1800 mile race across the Australian ..."

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News: Sunlight powers prototype plane

TheChronicleHerald.ca has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered plane has the wingspan of a Boeing 777. (Yves Logghe / AP) LE BOURGET, France â€" The plane making one of the biggest splashes at the Paris Air Show carries ..."

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News: From 'dot com' to 'dot anything'

Brisbane Times has an article mentioning: "... 21/06/11 Up next... Solar powered plane arrives in Paris Play now Visit our sponsor Return to video Copy video link Copy the text below to get a direct link to this video: Copy video link ..."

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News: Solar Impulse founders aim to promote renewable-energy use

MarketWatch has an article mentioning: "... lar-powered plane sends a green message - MarketWatch Bulletin Sign in Become a MarketWatch member today Front Page News Viewer Commentary Markets Investing Personal ..."

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News: 10 coolest zero-emission ATVs for sustainable rides

Power-Gen Worldwide has an article mentioning: "... A first glance at the Helios ATV ( http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/eco-cars-helios-solar-powered-car-serves-as-a-powerhouse-when-you-are-not-driving/ ) and it tells you that it's a concept vehicle, or some shot out of sci-fi movie. Created by Kim ..."

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

News: Swiss prototype aircraft flies with no fuel, but takes off only when it's sunny

Washington Post has an article mentioning: "... While that has put him into the record books as the first pilot to fly 24 hours in an entirely solar-powered plane, it also causes aggravations that travelers anywhere could relate to. Loading... Comments Weigh In Corrections? Like the time it took him 16 hours to ..."

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News: Prototype aircraft flies with no fuel, but only takes off when it's sunny

Toronto Star has an article mentioning: "... 2011/06/21 11:39:00 Email Print Rss Article Pilot and CEO of Solar Impulse Andre Borschberg smiles as he poses after landing the Swiss solar-powered airplane at Le Bourget Airport, near Paris, June 14, 2011. POOL/REUTERS Greg Keller Associated Press LE BOURGET, FRANCE&mdashThe plane making one of the ..."

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News: Icarus' revenge: Plane uses sun to power flight

Boston Globe has an article mentioning: "... While that has put him into the record books as the first pilot to fly 24 hours in an entirely solar-powered plane, it also causes aggravations that travelers anywhere could relate to. Like the time it took him 16 hours to fly from Brussels to Paris -- five hours ..."

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News: South Berwick team shines in solar car contest

Foster's Daily Democrat has an article mentioning: "... through area and state events, congregated on June 12 at the High School of Commerce in Springfield to be judged on the merits of their solar electric cars. Of the 19 winners, two teams from Maine, one being from South Berwick, drove home with awards, doing their schools and state proud. Sophie Ritchie, ..."

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News: Stunning planes at the Paris Air Show

Rediff has an article mentioning: "... Click NEXT to see the stunning aircraft at the Paris Air Show... Image: Pilot and CEO of Swiss solar-powered airplane, Solar Impulse Andre Borschberg at Paris. Photographs: Reuters. Next ..."

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Monday, June 20, 2011

News: Massive Refrigeration Warehouse Stays Cool by Going Solar (Video)

Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... 5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; } #fb-like { margin-top: 3px; } Tweet Image credit: MTC Logistics When I wrote about Robert Llewellyn's solar car charging in rainy England , commenters noted that solar at home is unlikely to benefit most car drivers, as they will typically charge overnight. ..."

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News: 13/06/2011Solar-powered plane set for Brussels takeoff

Expatica Belguim has an article mentioning: "... lar-powered plane set for Brussels takeoff Belgian news | Expatica Belgium Sign in Register Mon, 20 June 2011 >Twitter >LinkedIn >Facebook >Flickr Jobs Housing ..."

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News: Dramatic debut for X3 copter

The National has an article mentioning: "... From solar-powered aircraft to the latest update of the 40-year old Boeing 747, aircraft that are hoped to shape the future stood side by side at the air show, the top event of ..."

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News: Other Images from this Gallery

Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... Article Summary The biennial World Solar Challenge is the oldest and most high profile solar car race in the world, a grueling test of endurance and innovative engineering that sees teams take part in an epic 1800 mile race across the Australian ..."

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News: Seattle Solar Day shines spotlight on innovation

KOMO News has an article mentioning: "... 19, 2011 at 3:47 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM PDT Share this story print email Ballard high school students show off their solar-powered car at Seattle Solar Days. Play Video SEATTLE - On this gloomy June Sunday, high school student inventors showed off what solar power can do, revealing ..."

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

News: UNI team places 4th in solar boat

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier has an article mentioning: "... size Larger font size MATTHEW PUTNEY Northern Iowa student Ulan Dakeev, right, waves a UNI flag as Hannah Loan, center, maneuvers UNI's the solar boat in the endurance event at the Solar Splash 2011 held at George Wyth State Park Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Waterloo, Iowa. In the endurance event ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane on second international flight

DAWN.com has an article mentioning: "... Reuters Photo BRUSSELS: Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse took off Saturday for its second international flight from Brussels for Paris where it will be showcased at an international air show. ..."

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

News: Solar-plane

Courier Mail has an article mentioning: "... Picture: Yves Logghe Source: AP SOLAR-POWERED aircraft Solar Impulse took off for its second international flight from Brussels for Paris. The pioneering aircraft took off in cloudy conditions. Heavy rain ..."

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News: 'Alternative Aviation Fuels Showcase' at Paris Air Show Hopes to Draw

TMC Net has an article mentioning: "... Also on display at the Air Show will be 140 aircraft, including the world's first long-range "hybrid&rdquo solar-powered airplane &ndash the Solar Impulse , The solar-powered plane, completed the 636 nautical-mile , 16-hour flight between Brussels and Paris on June 14., after ..."

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News: Solar Endeavour Plane Developed by Students to Make its Maiden Flight in August

AZoCleantech has an article mentioning: "... and Aeronautical Engineering (ETSEIAT) at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) are currently developing a trial model for a solar powered plane called, ‘Solar Endeavour,' with a hope of accomplishing the longest possible air flight. GTD Sistemas de Información, a company, which has ..."

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Friday, June 17, 2011

News: Solar Powered Plane Flight Fouled By Weather

EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... image via Solar Impulse The solar airplane was in the air for just over five hours at an average altitude of 3,000 feet and speed of 40km/h (22 knots), traveling roughly 130 miles before having ..."

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News: Patch Picks: Ways to Celebrate with Dad on Father's Day

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... Solar Car Wash 10511 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA /listings/solar-car-wash-2 516531 /locations/4626779 37.92972 -122.32155 primary ..."

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

News: The zero footprint car

Khaleej Times has an article mentioning: "... Deepa Narwani 16 June 2011 Solar cars are an emerging transportation concept and the UAE has advanced greatly in building these environment friendly machines. ..."

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News: Head to Brisbane for look at the future

BigPond News has an article mentioning: "... 09:29 AM Cyber attacks expose network weaknesses more Latest News Telstra announces cloud computing Cyber attacks expose network weaknesses Solar flight hopes to pave the way WikiLeaks witness refuses to testify Iran launches satellite into space UK defence videos warn against Tweeting more Most ..."

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News: Solar flight hopes to pave way

Sky News Australia has an article mentioning: "... Updated: 09:21, Thursday June 16, 2011 A completely solar powered aircraft has wowed crowds at the International Paris Air Show. The plane has 12000 solar cells integrated into the wing supply which supply four electric ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane ends cross-border flight in Paris

China Daily has an article mentioning: "... chinadaily.com.cn) > Updated: 2011-06-16 13:18 Large Medium Small A solar powered airplane "Solar Impulse" is seen during a flight to Paris from Brussels Airport, in Zaventem, June 14, 2011. This is the second International flight for the ..."

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

News: Solar flight

BigPond News has an article mentioning: "... illusion' - ACCC Online child abuse pics lead to arrests WA govt open for cyber attacks - report more Most Popular News A completely solar powered aircraft has wowed crowds at the International Paris Air Show. The plane has 12000 solar cells integrated into the wing supply which supply four electric ..."

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News: First ever solar-powered plane debuts international flight

eco-business.com has an article mentioning: "... Times Category : Transport and Logistics > Region : Global > Tags : aviation carbon footprint emissions solar Solar Impulse, a Swiss solar-powered aircraft, landed in Paris on Tuesday to participate in the Paris Air Show, which opens on June 20. The solar plane HB-SIA, with pilot and CEO André ..."

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News: Solar flight hopes to pave the way

Sky News Australia has an article mentioning: "... A completely solar powered aircraft has wowed crowds at the International Paris Air Show. The plane has 12000 solar cells integrated into the wing supply which supply four electric ..."

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News: Solar Aircraft Flies to Paris Air Show

NTDTV has an article mentioning: "... only by the sun's rays - ironed out a number of technical difficulties before its departure.  Spectators consider the aircraft a marvel.  [Solar Aircraft Spotter]:               "I think it's beautiful because, the first time I saw it, it was so graceful. It flies gently, slowly, it flies so gently in ..."

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News: Solar Impulse arrives in Paris for air show debut

Xinhua has an article mentioning: "... English.news.cn    2011-06-15 07:35:22 Feedback Print RSS Crew members guide the Swiss solar powered aeroplane, Solar Impuls, to its final destination after landing at le Bourget, airport, near Paris, Tuesday, June 14, 2011, where it will be exhibited at the ..."

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News: First ever solar-powered plane

International Business Times has an article mentioning: "... Rate this Story +1 0 Print Email Order Reprints Text Size By IBTimes Staff Reporter | June 15, 2011 2:41 AM EDT Solar Impulse, a Swiss solar-powered aircraft, landed in Paris on Tuesday to participate in the Paris Air Show, which opens on June 20. The solar plane HB-SIA, with pilot and CEO André Borschberg, ..."

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

News: Solar Powered Mega-Yacht Breaking Records All Over The Place

Tips from the T-List has an article mentioning: "... news.com.au , the boat has already broken two world records since departing Monaco in September last year: Fastest crossing of the Atlantic by solar boat ( 26 days, 19 hours, 10 minutes ) and Longest distance covered by a solar electric vehicle ( over 9,904 nautical miles Its ultimate goal, though, is ..."

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News: The green machine flies in

The Economist has an article mentioning: "... Culture Site index Print edition Current issue Previous issues Special reports Technology quarterly Science and technology Babbage Solar-powered flight ..."

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News: Solar Impulse heads to Paris air show.

swissinfo.ch has an article mentioning: "... sci & tech » Solar Impulse arrrives in Paris for air show Jun 14, 2011 - 21:59 Solar Impulse arrrives in Paris for air show A Swiss solar-powered aircraft has arrived in Paris from Brussels after solving a series of technical hitches. The Solar Impulse is taking part in the International Paris Air Show, ..."

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News: Solar Plane Aborts Brussels-Paris Flight

EV World has an article mentioning: "... at the Payerne Aerodrome in Switzerland to Brussels just a month ago, the Solar Impulse â€" the world's first long-range “hybrid” solar-powered airplane â€"aborted a flight halfway from Brussels to Paris on June 12, due to weather conditions. Registered as HB-SIA Solar Impulse, the plane has a huge ..."

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News: Solar Impulse completes Brussels-Paris run (update)

GenevaLunch has an article mentioning: "... Photo taken by Andre Borschberg from Solar Impulse during Brussels-Paris flight LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND ? Solar Impulse , the Swiss solar-powered airplane, left Brussels early Tuesday 14 June in a second attempt to fly to Paris, with weather conditions favourable. The plane left Brussels at 05:10 this ..."

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News: Solo sailor's solar-powered boat

Royal Gazette has an article mentioning: "... Updated Jun 14, 2011 at 8:57 am) Make text smaller Make text larger Photos Greg Frucci, solo sailor who is heading towards Bermuda in his solar-powered boat. A lone sailor determined to cross the Atlantic in a solar-powered boat is now on his way to Bermuda from the US. Greg Frucci, a 50-year-old ..."

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News: Solar Plane Takes Flight with First International Trip

RenewableEnergyWorld.com has an article mentioning: "... The Solar Impulse HB-SIA safely and cleanly traversed 630 kilometers from Payerne, Switzerland to Brussels in May in the solar airplane's first international flight. > Traveling at about 6,000 feet, pilot and project co-founder André Borschberg made the trip in just under 13 hours ..."

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News: Solar Impulse heads to Paris air show

swissinfo.ch has an article mentioning: "... A Swiss solar-powered aircraft has begun a flight from Brussels to Paris after solving a series of technical hitches. The Solar Impulse was headed to the International Paris Air ..."

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News: Solar Impulse leaves Brussels, now en route to Paris!

GenevaLunch has an article mentioning: "... LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND ? Solar Impulse, the Swiss solar-powered airplane, left Brussels early Tuesday 14 June in a second attempt to fly to Paris, with weather conditions favourable. The plane left Brussels at 05:10 this ..."

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Monday, June 13, 2011

News: Solar Powered Boat

EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... is looking to set sail soon on a thirty-day solo adventure from Wilmington, North Carolina to Lisbon, Portugal using a solar powered boat . Frucci somewhat courageously, or perhaps arrogantly, stated, ?The sun will supply the energy, the sea will provide fresh fish.? Frucci?s journey ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane set for Brussels takeoff

Bangkok Post has an article mentioning: "... Jobs Event calendar Hotel booking Member setting China Hotels Japan hotels Taiwan Hotels Computer Mobile Gadget Game Tech > Computer Solar-powered plane's Paris flight abandoned Published: 12/06/2011 at 12:31 AM Online news: Computer Tweet Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse landed in Brussels ..."

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

News: Robot designed to shoo birds attracts interest

Greenwich Time has an article mentioning: "... denies cover-up Page 1 of 1 NEW ORLEANS (AP) â€" A Tennessee entrepreneur has licensed for commercial development the Scarebot, a small solar-powered boat developed by the LSU Agricultural Center and designed to chase cormorants, pelicans and other birds from farmers' catfish and crawfish ponds. The most ..."

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News: Solar-powered flight

swissinfo.ch has an article mentioning: "... Social Bookmarks Related Stories 09.07.2010  Solar power: the sky's the limit 07.04.2010  Solar Impulse completes first flight 29.09.2010  Solar boat heads into the sunset 18.12.2008  Solar taxi tour ends in the snow Videos Solar Impulse (2009) Around the world in a sun-powered plane. Galleries Up ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane's Paris flight abandoned

Straits Times has an article mentioning: "... Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse (above) landed in Brussels on Saturday after the pilot aborted a flight to Paris following a series of technical problems, his team ..."

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News: United States

Ottawa Citizen has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered plane's second flight cut short Ottawa Citizen June 12, 2011 Tweet Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse Saturday took off for its second international ..."

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

News: Solar-powered plane's

AFP has an article mentioning: "... AFP) &ndash 3 hours ago PARIS — Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse Saturday took off for its second international flight from Brussels for Paris but turned back for the Belgian capital after a series of ..."

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News: Solar plane on 2nd flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... 2011-06-11 22:29 Related Links Authorities confirm Swiss solar plane records Solar plane takes off Brussels - Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse took off on Saturday for its second international flight from ..."

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News: Solar-plane launches next mission

Herald Sun has an article mentioning: "... Picture: Yves Logghe Source: AP SOLAR-POWERED aircraft Solar Impulse took off for its second international flight from Brussels for Paris. The pioneering aircraft took off in cloudy conditions. Heavy rain ..."

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News: Solar Impulse To Make 2nd International Flight Today

RedOrbit has an article mentioning: "... Posted on: Saturday, 11 June 2011, 07:37 CDT A Swiss solar-powered aircraft will make a second international flight from Brussels to Paris on Saturday, where its creators will show off the aircraft at the 49th international ..."

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News: Solar impulse leaves for Paris air show

swissinfo.ch has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered plane Solar Impulse took off from Brussels for Paris on its second international flight on Saturday evening. The plane is billed as a “special guest” at ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane set for second cross-border flight

Calgary Herald has an article mentioning: "... Agence France-Presse June 11, 2011 4:03 AM Tweet Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will make its second international flight from Brussels to Paris today, where it will be showcased at an international air show. The ..."

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News: Solar plane to make second flight in Europe

Cooler Planet has an article mentioning: "... However, one thing that solar power can do that people might not be aware of is power a plane. >The Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will reportedly make its second international flight in the near future when it flies from Brussels to Paris. Once in Paris, the ..."

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Friday, June 10, 2011

News: Queensland's solar-powered boat

BigPond News has an article mentioning: "... lizards smuggler Ford to push hybrid vehicle production Report backs ETS for climate action more Most Popular News The world's largest solar-powered boat will stop over in Brisbane during its quest to be the first such vessel to circumnavigate the globe. Boasting 500 sq m of solar panels, the ..."

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News: Swiss solar-powered plane set for second cross-border flight

Bangkok Post has an article mentioning: "... Published: 11/06/2011 at 02:31 AM Online news: Computer Tweet Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will make its second international flight from Brussels to Paris on Saturday, where it will be showcased at an international air show. ..."

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News: Paris Air Show set for take-off

CNN International has an article mentioning: "... By Bryony Jones , CNN Solar-powered plane Solar Impulse is expected to take part in flying displays at the 2011 Paris Air Show. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Paris Airshow at Le Bourget is the world's ..."

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News: Swiss solar-powered plane

AFP has an article mentioning: "... AFP) &ndash 1 hour ago BRUSSELS — Swiss solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will make its second international flight from Brussels to Paris on Saturday, where it will be showcased at an international air show. ..."

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News: Solar-powered vehicle made from recycled materials: Brunei

AsiaOne has an article mentioning: "... MUARA, Brunei - INSTITUT Teknologi Brunei (ITB) yesterday unveiled its first solar vehicle, joining the rest of Brunei in a "go green" initiative to be environmentally-friendly. The solar vehicle, named "Pahlawan One", was a collaboration ..."

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

News: Start your sun and get ready to race!

Columbia Basin Herald has an article mentioning: "... Jarod Wallen and Daniel Cortez race their solar cars during the third annual Solar Car Race Day at the Grant County Fairgrounds Tuesday. Steven Wyble/Columbia Basin Herald ..."

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News: Good morning -- cooler weather today

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier has an article mentioning: "... Posted: Thursday, June 9, 2011 4:15 am (0) Comments Font Size: Default font size Larger font size MATTHEW PUTNEY Hannah Loan, the solar boat team leader, jumps into the University of Northern Iowa's solar boat for a demonstration for the media at George Wyth State Park on Friday, June 3, ..."

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

News: Solar-powered train tunnel takes passengers on a high-speed green journey

Tecca has an article mentioning: "... The first international flight by a solar-powered airplane occurred a few weeks ago. There are readily available solar charging stations for your mobile gadgets. And companies are even using solar power to ..."

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News: Cambridge Students Prep Bethany 2.0 (The Endeavour) Vehicle For World Solar

Inhabitat has an article mentioning: "... filed under: Green Transportation Solar Power In 2009, Cambridge University students had high hopes when they designed The Bethany , a solar powered vehicle, to compete in the  World Solar Challenge across the Australian outback. Unfortunately, the team came 14th in the epic 1,800-mile race due to being ..."

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News: First solar-powered car

gulfnews.com has an article mentioning: "... Image 1 of 2 1 2 Dubai: The first made-in-the-UAE solar-powered car was unveiled on Sunday night to celebrate World Environment Day. Capable of travelling at a speed of 45km per hour, the car was designed by the Lootah ..."

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News: Louis Palmer's New Solar-Powered Car

The Green Optimistic has an article mentioning: "... Posted by Mihai Sandru on June 8, 2011 | RSS >The Lootah Technical Centre in Dubai has recently designed the first made-in-the-UAE solar powered car. It has been unveiled on Sunday night to celebrate the World Environment Day. Weighing about 170kg, the vehicle has the ability to reach a top speed ..."

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News: 'Solar Impulse' Plane Completes First International Flight

Geek WIth Laptop has an article mentioning: "... Greg on 2011-05-14 In  News Technology The first ever international solar plane flight has been completed, with the ?Solar Impulse? travelling from Switzerland to Brussels.  The solar-powered plane had no need for fuel at all, ..."

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

News: Cambridge Engineers Endeavour to Win Aussie Solar Race

Wired News has an article mentioning: "... June 7, 2011  |  7:00 am  |  Categories: Cool Cars EVs and Hybrids Of all the challenges that come with racing across Australia in a solar car, Alisdair McClymont is most worried about bugs. Not the kind you find in software. The kind you find on the ground. Australia is full of them, often ..."

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News: Sustainability leaders honoured in Dubai

Trade Arabia has an article mentioning: "... Louis Palmer, UNEP Champion of the Earth, and the first man to circumnavigate the planet on solar power, unveiled a solar powered car conceived in the UAE by S.S. Lootah Group at the event. “As part of EPIC activities, we will be road testing the solar car and tour many ..."

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News: Lootah unveils first solar-powered UAE car

Construction Week Online has an article mentioning: "... powerful enough for route Superbus and hybrids take centre-stage at UITP In pictures: Superbus in action in Abu Dhabi The first UAE-made solar-powered car will make its first public appearance at the forthcoming EPIC Dubai Sustainable Living Expo later this month. Designed by Lootah Technical Centre the ..."

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Monday, June 6, 2011

News: Fly me to the moon

Texas A&M University has an article mentioning: "... Now, researchers have come up with an idea they think could be engineered to steer a solar-powered spacecraft as well as move it. The new idea uses the same principles that lift airplane wings into the air and apply them to light instead of air. Here's how ..."

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News: World's largest solar-powered yacht reaches milestone in record voyage

CNN has an article mentioning: "... Captain Raphael Domjan says that so far everything has gone according to plan (CNN) -- After almost 250 days at sea, the world's largest solar-powered boat has made it half way around the globe to the shores of Brisbane, Australia, propelled by nothing but rays from the sun. The 31-meter " Turanor ", ..."

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News: First made-in-the-UAE solar-powered car

gulfnews.com has an article mentioning: "... Technical Centre in Dubai By Emmanuelle Landais, Senior Reporter Published: 15:36 June 6, 2011 Image Credit: Javed Nawab/Gulf News The UAE-made solar car will be on show at the EPIC Dubai Sustainable Living Expo, which will take place from June 22-25 in Dubai Mall. On show will also be eco-friendly ..."

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News: Panthers get solar craft ready

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier has an article mentioning: "... font size Larger font size MATTHEW PUTNEY Hannah Loan, left, and Jialong Chu look over the setting on the University of Northern Iowa's solar boat for a demonstration for the media at George Wyth State Park on Friday, June 3, 2011, in Waterloo, Iowa. (MATTHEW PUTNEY / Courier Photo Editor) ..."

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News: Return of the Eco-Expo

Chamonet.com has an article mentioning: "... Photon solar powered car At the more 'Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang' end of the spectrum were the men from Cern Solar Club in Geneva with the electric-powered vintage car and the ..."

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News: First made-in-UAE solar powered car

gulfnews.com has an article mentioning: "... Technical Centre in Dubai By Emmanuelle Landais, Senior Reporter Published: 15:36 June 6, 2011 Image Credit: Javed Nawab/Gulf News The UAE-made solar car will be on show at the EPIC Dubai Sustainable Living Expo, which will take place from June 22-25 in Dubai Mall. On show will also be eco-friendly ..."

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

News: Nothing but sunny days ahead

Fraser Coast Chronicle has an article mentioning: "... Roderick Makim | 6th June 2011 Tags adventure circumnavigate fraser island solar power technology turanor planetsolar vessel Captain Erwann Le Rouzic and Raphael Domjan aboard the solar vessel Turanor on Saturday. Roderick Makim Frasolar THE world's largest solar-powered ..."

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News: Largest solar yacht stops in Brisbane

The Nation, Pakistan has an article mentioning: "... But this vessel is in fact the largest solar-powered boat in the world. >Tûranor PlanetSolar is currently on a voyage to set a round-the-world record - and promote the use of sustainable energy. In doing so ..."

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Saturday, June 4, 2011

News: Students' solar car

GoErie.com has an article mentioning: "... Not so much for the 15-foot-long solar-powered car garaged at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. The car's metal frame resembles a jungle gym. If not for the solar panels that sit like oversized luggage ..."

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News: UW engineering students unveil solar car

Waterloo Record has an article mentioning: "... The underdog can win.” This is the 10th generation solar car to come from the University of Waterloo. The team conceptualized the three-wheeled vehicle in 2009 and started construction at the beginning of 2010. ..."

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News: Chile holds first solar-powered car

The News International has an article mentioning: "... Updated 10 hours ago SANTIAGO: Solar power enthusiasts convene for first-ever solar-powered car fair in Santiago as they bid to compete in 900 kilometre Atacama Solar Challenge desert rally. Young enthusiasts showed off their solar-powered car ..."

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Friday, June 3, 2011

News: Sailing the solar winds

Brisbane Times has an article mentioning: "... But it's the sun, not the wind, that powers this beauty. The Turanor PlanetSolar, the world's largest solar boat, will berth at Brisbane's Riverside Centre pontoon near Eagle Street tomorrow. Advertisement: Story continues below The 31-metre Turanor PlanetSolar. ..."

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News: Ontario transport minister to meet man who pulled solar car to legislature

The Canadian Press has an article mentioning: "... The Canadian Press) &ndash 21 minutes ago TORONTO — A Toronto man who wants Ontario to ease its regulations around solar vehicles will be meeting with the provincial transportation minister next week. A spokeswoman for Kathleen Wynne confirmed the minister will meet Marcelo da ..."

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News: 03 มิ.ย. 2554

Thai News Agency MCOT has an article mentioning: "... The duo spent three years transforming a second-hand scooter into an eco-friendly solar powered vehicle. The solar powered bike cost 27,000 Indian rupees (415 euros) to build and can cover a distance of approximately 60 kms with a single full charge. ..."

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News: Bright future

Argus Press has an article mentioning: "... Image (2) Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Previous Next Argus-Press Photo by Jessica Robison Solar car SEEN HERE is the University of Michigan Solar Team Wednesday holding the top of the solar car to show students at E. E. Knight Elementary in Elsie the ..."

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News: U-M Solar Car Team Visits Amerman Fourth Graders

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... The U-M team talked to students about their solar powered car and learned more about the Lego ones built by Amerman students. By Jonathon LeFaive Email the author 6:15am 0 Comments Sponsored By 0 of 0 new Embed ..."

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News: HFR: World's largest solar-powered yacht reaches milestone in record voyage

CNN International has an article mentioning: "... Captain Raphael Domjan says that so far everything has gone according to plan (CNN) -- After almost 250 days at sea, the world's largest solar-powered boat has made it half way around the globe to the shores of Brisbane, Australia, propelled by nothing but rays from the sun. The 31-meter " Turanor ", ..."

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

News: City Academy students explore the future of solar power by boat

KARE has an article mentioning: "... Buzz up! Fark it Email Print A A A Written by Kim Insley FILED UNDER KARE 11 Sunrise Cool in School Education > City Academy students build solar boats > City Academy students build solar boats > City Academy students build solar boats SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- On a perfect spring day at Phalen Lake, a ..."

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News: GE Opens Solar EV Charging Station in Connecticut

Triple Pundit has an article mentioning: "... By Phil Covington | June 2nd, 2011 1 Comment Solar Car Port, Plainville CT Electric vehicles become much more environmentally friendly when you decouple them from fossil-fuel generated electricity and ..."

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News: Around the capitol

Southgate News Herald has an article mentioning: "... Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) welcomed members of the University of Michigan's Solar Car Team (UMsolar) as they visited the state Capitol recently to display their solar car, Infinium. >Infinium reaches speeds faster than 105 mph while ..."

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News: People & Achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including The University

AnnArbor.com has an article mentioning: "... bull On May 24, State Representative Douglas A. Geiss, D-Taylor, welcomed members of the University of Michigan's Solar Car Team (UMsolar) as they visited the state Capitol to display their solar car, Infinium. Infinium reaches speeds of more than 105 mph while using ..."

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News: UM Solar Car Team makes a stop in Elsie

ABC12.com has an article mentioning: "... Solar Car Team makes a stop at Knight Elementary in Ovid | abc12.com WJRT-TV Mid-Michigan ABC12 News Most Popular Local News School Spirit Michigan News ..."

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

News: Turning up the heat on the water

Alexandria Echo Press has an article mentioning: "... A team from Discovery Middle School (DMS) in Alexandria took part in the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) 19th annual solar boat regatta on May 21. By: Jo Colvin , Alexandria Echo Press Solar regatta Eddie Wilmesmeier, Lucas Magnuson and Bryce Berninghaus (left to right) took ..."

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News: 12 stunning solar cars from students

Rediff has an article mentioning: "... However, solar cars in various shapes and sizes are being designed and developed across the world. Hans Tholstrup and Larry Perkins were the first solar car racers to ..."

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News: Markyate school pupils design winning car for national competition

St Albans & Harpenden Review has an article mentioning: "... L'Escala, Costa Brava in Spain, in July for the team members and Lis Rowley, who the students described as “the real power behind their solar powered car”. Last year two teams from the school reached the final, with one taking the top spot and the other coming second. Read these News stories FCC ..."

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