Solar On A Trailer: That’s One Cool Student Project

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UC Riverside engineering students build a trailer that has big-time solar, plus a wind turbine and energy storage, for portable power. Read more →

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GPS Prototype Fights EV Range Anxiety Via Special Data

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Researchers at the University of California, Riverside are developing a prototype "eco-routing" navigation system that could help increase the daily range of EVs by at least 10 percent. Read more →

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HVAC Power Hogs Under The Gun In California

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New state-funded research at UC Riverside aims to help California increase the efficiency of its HVAC systems and give its power plants a break. Read more →

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We Geek Out Over Graphene Discovery

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A team of researchers discovered a modified form of the material graphene with amazing thermal properties that could prevent laptops and other electronics from overheating. Read more →

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Smoggy Riverside Hopes Cleantech Will Help

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Riverside, Calif., lands a $2 million, two-year project for solar arrays – and more – to help it continue to make progress in its battle against smog. Read more →

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Hybrid Heavyweights Will Get Closer Look

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University of California researchers have received a $2 million grant to study the emission reduction benefits of hybrid construction vehicles. Read more →

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Green Tech Project To Support Eco Driving

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The U. of California Riverside received a $1.2 million grant from the DOE to study technologies that provide feedback to drivers to cut emissions and reduce fuel use. Read more →

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Clothes Dryer Closet Idea Uses Captured Heat

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A solar thermal heated dryer designed by students could help cut energy and money costs by using captured attic heat to help dry one's clothing. Read more →

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Fuel Cell College Crew Winning Awards

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A team of students from UC Riverside – not Berkeley – is winning awards for an innovative and less-expensive approach to making hydrogen fuel cells. Read more →

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College Gets $10M Donation For Cleantech

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Chinese entrepreneur Winston Chung is the man of the hour in Riverside, Calif., revitalizing the RV industry there and giving $10 million for cleantech study. Read more →

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