Graphene Supercapacitors: The End Of Batteries?

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Researchers say a new technique to scale up fabrication of graphene micro-supercapacitors could have them replacing batteries, with vastly faster charging. Read more →

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Want More Productive Workers? Adopt Green Practices

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A recent study from researchers at UCLA finds that companies that adopt green standards/practices have employees that are 16% more productive than the average. Read more →

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Employees Of Green Companies Work 16 Percent Harder

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While many studies have measured profitability or brand perception, this is the first time an international study has examined how a firm's environmental commitment affects its productivity. Read more →

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Liquid Fuel From Electricity? UCLA Researchers Say Yes

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Researchers at UCLA say they have come up with a method for converting electrical energy into a liquid fuel, in a development that could lead to regular petrol cars being powered by electricity. Read more →

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Another Day, Another Solar Cell Efficiency Record

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UCLA researchers up the efficiency of a tandem polymer solar cell, which combines multiple cells with different absorption bands, to a record 10.6 percent. Read more →

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UCLA Center A Hub For Sustainable Planning

The Center for Sustainable Communities at UCLA gets funding to research energy savings from community design, integrated land use and transportation practices. Read more →

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Forget Hoops, UCLA Claims Smart Grid Lead

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UCLA entered into a 10-year partnership with the Korea Institute of Energy Research with the aim of creating a robust smart grid on an international level. Read more →

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Los Angeles Business Council and UCLA Detail Solar Feed-in Tariff

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The Los Angeles Business Council and UCLA have a new study out that supports a solar feed-in tarrif for allowing businesses to offset costs by selling energy back to utility companies. Read more →

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