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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

Cars That Think

“Being on a team with such a diverse collection of engineering disciplines really provides a well-rounded engineering experience,” says Mitzu Walkifucazaki, a junior studying computer science at Arizona State University and a member of the group working on the Project Hydration Station , one of the winning projects.

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Solar Energy - A Way To Cut Down On High Energy Costs

DIY Electric Car

States like California in the US, have already started using this energy source on large scale, and other states like Nevada, Arizona and Florida have also been adding more solar power capacity to their energy portfolios. For starters you can other solar options like solar water heaters or solar cookers. This solar energy information.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

The engine also uses an electrically driven air conditioning compressor and water pump to reduce mechanical losses. The electrically driven water pump allows coolant flow rate to be controlled with greater precision based on vehicle conditions for better fuel efficiency. The Prius Plug-in reduced vehicle weight in other areas as well.

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