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Solar Powered Plane ‘Solar Impulse’ Makes Maiden Flight

April 8, 2010

Solar Impulse HB-SIA, an emissions free solar powered aircraft, made it’s maiden flight on Wednesday. Test pilot Markus Scherdel flew the plane from a military airport in Payerne, Switzerland. The flight lasted 87 minutes, during which time the plane reached a maximum altitude of 5,500 feet and performed vaious aerial manoeuvers. The aircraft has a [...]

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Solar Powered iPod and iPhone Cases / Chargers Released

March 17, 2010

Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch are among the most popular gadgets in the world today, with almost 100m combined units having been sold around the globe in the two and a half years since their launch. However, perhaps the most annoying feature of both gadgets is their ability to burn up the batteries if you [...]

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