Crisis, crisis! Who cried crisis? It was probably the EU, and although the world is not facing an immediate energetic crisis, even a hedgehog understands that without a breakthrough in science, we’ll be struggling to satisfy our energy cravings.
Monthly Archives: December 2013
3 Behaviors Make Kids More Likely to be Hit By a Car
Three behaviors put children at higher risk for being hit by a car, a recent study finds.
Kids with ADHD Have Difficulty Crossing Streets
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have more trouble avoiding traffic when crossing streets than other children, a new study suggests.
Nanoparticle-modified diesel fuel reduces specific fuel consumption by 7%
In a study in the journal Fuel, researchers in India report that diesel modified with nanoparticles of aluminium (Al), iron (Fe) or boron (B) reduced specific fuel consumption by up to 7% compared with standard diesel fuel.
These “nano-fuels” showed reduced ignition delay, and longer flame sustenance. Emissions of CO and hydrocarbons were reduced, however NOx marginally increased.
Giant Chinese Vending Machine Dispenses EVs Like Cans Of Soda
Actually, a giant new car dispenser in eastern China’s city of Hangzhou is an automated garage for 120 Kandi-brand EVs, but it essentially functions like a vending machine serving up these rental cars for only $3.25 per hour.
