Important Innovations

New Device Generates Electricity from Moisture in the Air Source:  UMASS Amherst Potential Green Energy Gamechanger Scientists at UMASS Amherst have invented a device that uses a natural protein to create electricity from the moisture in the air.  They call it the "Air-Gen" for air powered generator.  The device doesn't need sunlight or wind and creates clean energy 24/7.  It's a renewable process that works off the moisture in the air, both outdoors and indoors.  The inventors say it is low-cost, renewable and nonpolluting. Big Energy Possibilities The system now can power small electronic devices.  The team wants to take it to the commercial level to power electronics wearables and smartwatches.  They foresee the day when this system could eliminate the need to plug in your smartphone for energy.  Their system eliminates the need for batteries. How It Works The UMASS system connects electrodes to unique protein nanowires.  It results in low cost elect

Small, Portable Device to Convert Your Bike to Electric Source: CLIP  Significant New Innovation This is new innovation to enable a doable, urban work commute and enable cyclists to get up difficult hills and endure long distances.  It is called the CLIP. It's a portable electric motor that can be attached to the front end of your bike and convert it into an electric bike.  It's small enough to go into a backpack and can be placed into action in the front fork in seconds.   For more details, go to Important Innovations Collection: CLIP Turns Any Bike into Electric Bike : Portable, 4 Pound Clip-on Electric Motor Source:  CLIP photo CLIP on to Cycle Electric The portable electric motor CLIP turns any ...