US coastal areas 'at risk'

Climate change is threatening the health and safety of US coastal communities, according to a report.

Fuel cell vehicles may hit US streets in 2017

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have been in development for a number of years, but haven't yet hit mainstream adoption to a lack of a viable hydrogen fuel infrastructure.

VéLV is a three-wheel EV

French automaker Peugeot Citroën, as part of a push deeper into green car technologies, recently unveiled a new lightweight urban electric vehicle called VéLV.

This modular Californian house beats the heat

As people continue to flock to the desert Southwest, designers have looked everywhere for ways to adapt the archetypal single-family home to the extremes of the arid climate.

Bugatti EV racer inspired by an old classic

The Bugatti Type 35 is a classic Bugatti racing model. Popular in the 1920s it is noted as being very successful in races from that era, notching over 1,000 wins in its time.

Has global warming slowed right down?

Global warming could be a lot less extreme than feared, according to a new study which finds that worldwide temperatures have levelled off.

Cities affect temperature a thousand miles away

Large cities can affect the weather as far as 1,000 miles away, say scientists, warming some areas and cooling others.

Lightning may be linked to headaches and migraines

University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have determined that lightning could affect the onset of both typical headaches and migraines.

Wave energy moves forward in Oregon

Wave energy backers in Oregon – who hope to see the state become the center for the technology’s development in the US – were celebrating on Friday.

Crumpled graphene forms artificial muscles

Engineers at Duke University engineers have layered atom-thick lattices of carbon with polymers to create unique materials with a wide range of uses, including artificial muscles.

EV's to patrol Chinese city

Are electric vehicles ready for prime time for law enforcement?

This super-yacht is solar powered

Ever fantasize about sailing off into the sunset, nothing but the open ocean and horizon ahead of you?

This floating house is sustainable

While winter holds the northern hemisphere in its icy grip, here’s a design to bring you right back to the lazy days of summer by the lake.

Ancient ice cores give clues to effects of global warming

A new study indicates that the last interglacial period may give us a picture of where the planet is headed now, as greenhouse gases increase and temperatures rise.

Amtrak eyes high-speed rail options

High speed rail development here in the United States, particularly California, continues to limp along.

Andean glaciers shrink by half

Glaciers in the Andes are retreating faster than ever, say researchers, with global warming causing them to shrink by as much as half since the 1970s.

Geothermal power slowly moves forward in the US

US authorities have approved another plan to develop and test a geothermal reservoir using enhanced geothermal system (EGS) technology.

Nissan Resonance is a sleek hybrid concept

Nissan recently unveiled a sleek crossover design concept sporting a hybrid electric drivetrain option.

Warming soil releases more CO2

As soil warms from climate change, it releases additional carbon into the atmosphere – but that effect diminishes over the long term, say scientists.

Lexus debuts IS hybrid in Detroit

Back in early December we told you about the morphing of the slick Lexus LF-CC concept into an actual production hybrid known as the IS.