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Small EV Batteries See Biggest Growth

A new report from Lux Research suggests that small, lithium-ion batteries will see a larger growth in the market than larger models that power cars. Read more →

iPhone Case Is Stylish, Biodegradable

Innovez iPhone 4 Case

The Biodegradable Slider Case for iPhone 4 is made of transparent green EcoPure, a biodegradable material, and recycled aluminum, offering style and protection. Read more →

Texas Wind Farm Continues Build Out

Sherbino wind farm

BP has announced that construction on phase 2 of the Sherbino wind farm has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Read more →

A Cheap, Green and Futuristic Prefab

ecotechdesign Joshua Tree building

The Tim Palen Studio at Shadow Mountain was constructed with a combo of prefab steel framing and shipping containers, for 50% of the cost of an equivalent. Read more →

High-Speed Rail Still Moving Ahead

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The Environmental Law & Policy Center notes that $2 billion in high speed rail federal funds are still available despite recent cuts in the 2011 budget. Read more →

New Razor Electric Scooter Makes Sparks

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Razor Scooters has released a new electric scooter model that, among other features, offers a spark-making bar for kids. Read more →

Solar Surfboard Lets You Catch Waves, Power

Solar Surfboard

Surfer and wet suit maker Tony Jones has developed a line of solar powered surfboards that can charge portable devices and even a car battery from the shade. Read more →

Nissan Leaf Becomes Souped Up EV Racer

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Nissan is releasing a racing version of its all-electric Leaf at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Read more →

Blythe Solar Gets $2.1 Billion From Feds

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The Energy Department has given a $2.1 billion conditional loan guarantee for the construction of the first two phases of the Blythe Solar Power Project. Read more →

Computing: A Climate Change Fighting Idea

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Earth2Tech writer Katie Fehrenbacher pens a column for us talking about the upcoming Green:Net conference and green computing. Read more →