Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Coming Soon

August 13, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Energy’s seven-year study of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles indicates the technology may only be a few years away.

Maryland Governor’s Office Ditches Printers for iPads

August 12, 2012 - iPads Replace Printers in the Maryland Governor’s Office.

Will Geothermal Power Solve California's Energy Crisis?

August 9, 2012 - Energy producers and experts discuss geothermal and other renewable power sources at the National Geothermal Summit in Sacramento, Calif.

What Makes Paris Look Like Paris?

August 9, 2012 - Researchers developed software that uses geo-tagged image data to identify the location in a photo based on architecture.

Wave Goodbye to Water Leaks

August 8, 2012 - A faster, easier system of detecting leaks in water pipes was developed in England through use of a device that makes pressure waves.

Nations Race to Start Up Connected Cars

August 7, 2012 - A fleet test of 120 networked cars was launched and will test the ability of the vehicles to cooperate and report hazards.

Wind Turbine Generators Go Domestic

July 31, 2012 - Clean energy power generators may soon be produced stateside if the University of Delaware's test goes well.

Solar Panel Window Technology Developed

July 27, 2012 - Researchers at UCLA found a way to cheaply produce transparent, energy-generating solar cells.

3-D Printed Boat a ‘Historic First’

July 27, 2012 - University of Washington students placed second in a boat race in a vessel constructed from a homemade 3-D printer.

Charlotte, N.C., Taps Into Smart Water Program

July 26, 2012 - Various public and private entities in Charlotte have partnered together to get a better handle on water use in the city.

Amazing Views from the International Space Station

July 25, 2012 - A new video compiled from ISS photos reveals stunning views of the Earth.

Kansas City Gets Ready for Google’s Gigabit Network

July 24, 2012 - Google is expected to reveal details this week about its ultra-fast network, as speculation mounts about pricing, service offerings and official launch date.

Is Extracting Carbon Dioxide from Air Feasible?

July 24, 2012 - Georgia Tech studies the economics of capturing carbon dioxide in air to address global warming produced by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Clog-Free Printer Mimics Human Eye

July 17, 2012 - University of Missouri associate professor unveils a mechanism for inkjet nozzles that keeps the surface wet.

City Plans to Use Sewer Heat to Power Homes

July 16, 2012 - System potentially could be cheaper than other geothermal energy because sewer water is already in the right temperature range and much of the infrastructure is already in place.

Two Cool Technologies for Cooling Computers (VIDEO)

July 12, 2012 - IBM shows that hot-water cooling isn’t an oxymoron, and Sandia National Labs builds a better CPU fan.

Best of Texas 2012 Winners Announced

July 12, 2012 - Annual awards program recognized 25 government IT people and projects in the Lone Star State.

Need to Charge Your Phone? Put it in Your Pocket

July 11, 2012 - Scientists at the University of South Carolina found a way to store electrical power in fabric.

Intelligent Packaging Monitors Medicine, Perishable Goods

July 11, 2012 - Inexpensive, printed wireless transmitters that include integrated time and temperature sensors are coming to the U.S.

How to Save Money by Automating CPU Power Cycles

July 9, 2012 - Spokane, Wash., is reaping the rewards of a power-saving strategy deployed across city-owned technology assets.