Energy

Green design research unites Institute across disciplines

November 1, 2006

Pie charts show how American attitudes have changed from doubt to acceptance of global warming. The chart at left reflects a 2003 MIT survey, the one at right the same survey in 2006. Yellow = serious, act now; red = some action; green = wait and see; blue = not a problem.

MIT survey: Climate change tops Americans' environmental concerns

October 31, 2006

MIT researchers have developed a half-sized engine that performs like a full-sized engine but offers the fuel efficiency of a hybrid electric car. The team includes, from left to right, Leslie Bromberg, principal research engineer at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), Daniel Cohn, division head and senior research scientist at the PSFC, and John Heywood, director of the Sloan Automotive ...

MIT's pint-sized car engine promises high efficiency, low cost

Ethanol empowers the little engine that could

October 25, 2006

Sustainability guides 'Soap Box' energy panel

Automotive, building industries should take the lead

October 23, 2006

EnergyNight shines a bright light on new work

October 18, 2006

MIT Museum Soap Box series focuses on future of energy

October 17, 2006

MIT's Deshpande Center announces fall 2006 research grants

October 11, 2006

Energy experts side with 'Truth'

September 27, 2006

Professor David Vogan poses with his daughter, Ali, in front of their home in Arlington. The solar panels on their roof were installed thanks to support from MIT.

Mathematician goes solar with a little MIT help

September 27, 2006

This vehicle was one of 46 that made the trip to MIT's Stata Center for AltWheels.

"AltWheels" Caravan presents cars of the future

"Resource-stingy" equals environmentally friendly

September 22, 2006

MIT researchers working on the next generation of nuclear technology test-fit a prototype fuel capsule using the manipulators of a hot box at MIT's Research Reactor.

Innovative projects aim to boost safety, efficiency of nuclear power

September 20, 2006

MIT center to tackle energy crisis

September 20, 2006

Professor Alan Epstein and his team have been using computer-chip fabrication techniques to make a gas-turbine engine that fits in the palm of his hand.

Engine on a chip promises to best the battery

September 18, 2006

MIT energy experts explore life "beyond carbon"

September 5, 2006

Astronaut to give talk on energy and space Aug. 30

August 30, 2006

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