The summer sun shined a lightweight on several breakthrough solar technologies this week at Inhabitat as Semprius unveiled a resounding micro photovoltaic cell that could fit on a pinhead, and MIT developed a solar energy system that may produce energy without sunlight. We also spotted plans for a shape-shifting solar home with a perforated facade, a sequence of luminous photovoltaic trees that grow real plants, and Nuon unveiled its super aerodynamic Nuna6 solar-powered racer.
Speaking of green transportation, this week President Obama set a goal of 54.5 MPG for all US automakers, BMW unveiled its breakthrough i3 and i8 electric vehicles , and Toyota unveiled a mind-reading Prius bike that may shift gears with only a thought. We also showcased several incredible examples of vehicular architecture – including a prefab house made out of recycled Hummers and a 0 shipping container pool 0 set on a barge that purifies water because it floats through france.
As temperatures continued to soar this week we brought you 1 seven solar-powered wearables 1 absolute to offer you a charge, and we saw Japanese citizens turn to 2 air-conditioned clothing 2 to conquer the warmth during power shortages. We were also relieved to listen to a Swiss study announce that 3 mobile phone use 3 is just not associated with brain tumors in kids, and we showed you the dizzying view from the 4 world’s tallest tennis court 4 , that’s set atop the Burj al Arab in Dubai.
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