Clean Diesel from Coal
A novel catalytic method could let you fill up your tank with coal-derived diesel, cutting U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
Energy
Virus-Assembled Batteries
A biological template ramps up electrode performance and scales down size.
Cheaper Fuel Cells
A new membrane makes fuel cells more powerful and less expensive to produce.
Space Tourism or Bust
A test-rocket explosion notwithstanding, SpaceX is still forging ahead with a new, low-cost orbital rocket.
Coal-Powered Jets
A new process using jet fuel made from coal could reduce oil dependence, and improve fuel performance in advanced aircraft.
Methanol: The New Hydrogen
Advances in methanol synthesis, coupled with improved fuel cell technology, could make it a viable alternative to gasoline.
A Supergrid for Europe
A radical proposal for a high-tech power grid could make possible the continent's vast expansion of renewable energy sources.
New Nukes in Europe
Europeans are rethinking the merits of nuclear energy and whether to build new plants, says energy executive Lars Josefsson.
Practical Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Hybrid vehicles operating in an unusual environment are lifting the prospects of fuel cells.
The Methanol Economy
Forget about the hydrogen economy. Methanol is the key to weaning the world off oil. George Olah tells us how to do it.
