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Toyota is really hyping solar panels in the new Prius.  A monster marketing spend on TV (I don’t even watch commercials and I’ve seen their newest) seems to be the tip of the iceberg.  They also have created a series of solar powered “flowers” to be displayed around the country.  Currently sitting in a pedestrian [...]

Companies are rushing to perfect clear solar cells that can be layered onto glass and used in buildings, helping supplement the electricity draw.  One company, Konarka, seems to be getting a jump with a recent announcement that they’ve partnered with a glass company to better serve commercial building needs.
What’s this mean? Hopefully soon, builders will [...]

Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s amazing, solar-powered, futuristic new city is planning on installing PRT’s (Personalized Rapid Transits). These will be computer controlled little pods that will zip you exactly where you want to go.

Yes, it’s life imitating art once again.  This second picture is of course from Total Recall, which ironically starred the present Governor [...]