Army, Navy Lend Muscle To New 2-D Perovskite Solar Cell That’s 18% More Efficient
A new perovskite solar cell promises high efficiency, low cost, and a long life cycle thanks in part to support from the US Army and US Navy.
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The U.S. Navy Detonated A 40K Pound Bomb Off The Coast Of Florida — Triggering…
I found out about this first on a TikTok conspiracy theory channel (don’t ask!) and to my utter surprise and horror, this isn’t a conspiracy theory. The U.S. Navy detonated a bomb off the side of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier as a test. Not only is this … [continued]
Dear US Navy, Can We Have Some CleanTech From Those Tic Tac UFOs?
“UFOs? This is CleanTechnica, not some crackpot site!” I hear you, but bear with me for a couple minutes real quick. First, I’m going to explain why this isn’t a crackpot topic (anymore), apply some well-deserved skepticism (that doesn’t quite cover all of it), and then show that the United … [continued]
Try The E-Bike Revolution On For Size & See What Fits
The e-bike revolution is here with many options to fit your mobility needs, from lover-friendly cargo bikes to nifty clip-on converter kits.
US Navy Orders Two Portable Backup Battery Systems From Northern Reliability
Northern Reliability of Vermont is building transportable battery backup systems to support portable microgrid operations for the US Navy.
Did The US Navy Solve Clean Energy With A Compact Fusion Reactor?
Salvatore Pais, of the US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), claims to have invented a compact fusion reactor. With a size of between 0.3 and 2 meters (1 foot to 6.5 feet), the patent claims that the device could generate between a gigawatt and a terawatt, while needing far less energy input than it produces.
Optimus Ride Expands Self-Driving Programs To Communities In NY & CA
The Boston-based startup is deploying self-driving loop shuttles that will service workers and residents in private communities.
Extraordinary Storyteller Of The 21st Century — James Balog (CleanTechnica Interview)
In my last article, I summarized the extraordinary documentary The Human Element and added some of my own commentary about the touching subjects. In this article, I’m relaying the highlights of my interview with James Balog, the writer of the film. The documentary will be available on all major VOD platforms — iTunes, Amazon, DirectTV, etc. — on January 29, 2019.
The Human Element & Our Changing World
Put any other distraction on hold for an evening and watch the extraordinary documentary The Human Element, a deep look into the heart of our last century and how we are transforming in the early part of this century. You will not regret spending the time to watch this one.
The Aurora Project Demonstrates An Autonomous Helicopter
Boeing’s Aurora Project demonstrates how an autonomous helicopter can fly on its own and hints at the tremendous potential it has to offer the military.
