MIT Energy Conference

MIT Energy Conference
Written By
Jim Rapoza
Jim Rapoza
Published: May 28, 2012
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
1 minute read
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MIT Energy Conference

MIT Energy Conference

The MIT Energy Conference provides a first look at many new technologies-such as this pluggable hybrid-aimed at cutting energy costs and providing greener alternatives to current power technologies.


MIT Energy Conference – New Breed of Battery

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A123 Systems uses nanoscale technology to create highly efficient and green lithium-ion batteries that have very long lifespans. (www.a123systems.com)


MIT Energy Conference – 100 Miles to the Gallon

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Like the door says, this Toyota hybrid has been modified with A123 lithium-ion batteries to get more than 100 miles to the gallon.


MIT Energy Conference – Heat and Power Your Home

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The Climate Energy freewatt heating system generates electricity for your home at the same time that it is heating your home. (www.climate-energy.com)


MIT Energy Conference – Really Green Power

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This project from the OpenWetware community is a hydrogen photobioreactor that creates hydrogen fuel from algae. (openwetware.org/wiki/Biological


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MIT Energy Conference – Hydrogen Powered

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A funky-looking experimental fuel cell-powered vehicle.


MIT Energy Conference – Hybrid SUV

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The latest model of the Ford Escape hybrid SUV.


MIT Energy Conference – Crowd

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Long lines formed for the Energy Showcase that was open to the public Friday night at the MIT Entergy Conference.

Jim Rapoza

Jim Rapoza, Chief Technology Analyst, eWEEK.For nearly fifteen years, Jim Rapoza has evaluated products and technologies in almost every technology category for eWEEK. Mr Rapoza's current technology focus is on all categories of emerging information technology though he continues to focus on core technology areas that include: content management systems, portal applications, Web publishing tools and security. Mr. Rapoza has coordinated several evaluations at enterprise organizations, including USA Today and The Prudential, to measure the capability of products and services under real-world conditions and against real-world criteria. Jim Rapoza's award-winning weekly column, Tech Directions, delves into all areas of technologies and the challenges of managing and deploying technology today.

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