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More-Powerful Fuel Cells: By Katherine Bourzac | 05/22/2008 | 3 Comments; A cheap polymer material increases the power output of methanol fuel cells by 50 percent.

Oil Left in the Ground: By Kevin Bullis | 05/20/2008 | 9 Comments; High prices still haven't prompted companies to use advanced extraction methods.

A Cool Trick for Solar Cells: By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 05/16/2008 | 9 Comments; A technology developed by IBM to cool computer chips could be a boon for solar energy.

Hydrogen Fuel from Formic Acid: By Prachi Patel-Predd | 05/15/2008 | 13 Comments; A simple new process generates hydrogen for fuel cells.

Building the Zero-Emissions City: By Kevin Bullis | 05/08/2008 | 16 Comments; A city being built in Abu Dhabi will serve as a large-scale test for renewable energy.

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Electric Cars Primer: By Kevin Bullis | 15 Comments; Hybrids, plug-ins, and extended-range electric cars are hitting the market. Use this interactive primer to learn how they work.

Battling Ethanol-Propelled Food Prices: By Kevin Bullis | 04/18/2008 | 28 Comments; Demand for corn-derived fuel is driving up food prices, but new technologies could help.

Scheduling Wind Power: By Peter Fairley | 04/17/2008 | 3 Comments; Better wind forecasts could prevent blackouts and reduce pollution.

Corn Primed for Making Biofuel: By Alexandra M. Goho | 04/16/2008 | 23 Comments; Researchers genetically modify a crop to break down its own cellulose.

How to Plan for Climate Change: By David Talbot | 04/15/2008 | 1 Comment; The London Olympics' site reflects a trend toward urban planning that contemplates climate resiliency and reduced emissions.

Heating Plug-in Hybrids: By Kevin Bullis | 04/14/2008 | 20 Comments; Heating and air-conditioning systems that use thermoelectrics could make plug-in hybrids more practical.

Longer-Lasting Batteries for Laptops: By Kevin Bullis | 04/07/2008 | 0 Comments; New materials improve the reliability, safety, and storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

Wind Power That Floats: By Peter Fairley | 04/02/2008 | 40 Comments; Advances in floating platforms could take wind farms far from coasts, reducing costs and skirting controversy.

Nonelectric Hybrid Engines: By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 04/01/2008 | 6 Comments; A novel hybrid engine could slash fuel consumption.

Making Electric Vehicles Practical: By Kevin Bullis | 03/31/2008 | 19 Comments; New infrastructure may help launch electric cars in Israel and Denmark.

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