Engineering for Development in the Third World Needs a Makeover, Finds Professor
In the developing world, philanthropic engineers offer rescue by wizardry, their bag of marvels filled with technical tricks like off-the-grid electricity fueled by scrub brush and washing machines powered by bicycles. Technological quick-fixes are a powerful lure, but the results will not meet the promise until technology bows to the larger context, according to a recent study co-authored by ... More about Engineering for Development in the Third World Needs a Makeover, Finds Professor
The sky - or higher - is the limit with solar
Two news items caught my attention recently. One elicited a sigh, the other one an, "Oh, my!" More about The sky - or higher - is the limit with solar
Not just pedal power on Hanover trail?
The York County Rail Trail Authority discussed usage of bicycles with electric assist motors on trails during its recent monthly meeting. More about Not just pedal power on Hanover trail?
A Whole New Expression to Taiwan Ingenuity
TAIPEI, Taiwan----EUROBIKE 2010 More about A Whole New Expression to Taiwan Ingenuity
E+ Bike Offers Environmental Alternative
With its E+ Bike, an electric-powered bicycle created to allow cyclists to either power their vehicle with pedals, a motor or both, Electric Motion Systems provides its customers with a riding experience that is not only environmentally friendly, but also electrically inclined. More about E+ Bike Offers Environmental Alternative
Honda to expand electric lineup
Honda Motor Co., a leading seller of hybrid cars, will expand its range of gas-electric vehicles and produce an all-electric commuter car for the United States and Japan. More about Honda to expand electric lineup
Still Waiting for a New Age of Racial Amity
Victor Davis Hanson: America Has Largely Moved Beyond Race; Tragically, Our President Has Not More about Still Waiting for a New Age of Racial Amity
Golf carts off course...and other alternative modes of travel
On Wednesday, July 13 Shirley Burmeister, 78, of Pipestone, became the 11th Pipestone resident to purchase a $15 permit from the city to drive a golf cart on city streets. More about Golf carts off course...and other alternative modes of travel
Panel to Rubio's: No lime green
Rubio's will get to have its signs but they won't be lime green. That's because the committee that oversees signage and rules in the Village decided it's important to follow the rules. "We do have codes regarding coloring and they can't have the lime green," said Ione Stiegler, an architect who chairs the Planned District Ordinance advisory group. But, she added, "There is a 10 percent exception ... More about Panel to Rubio's: No lime green
C.A.R. Report On Fuel Technologies
Detroit June 10, 2010; Perhaps you, like we at The Auto Channel, love cars, trucks and anything that offers mobility on wheels. Yes, bicycles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, scooters, and unicycles are included but we are talking about cars and their future. More about C.A.R. Report On Fuel Technologies