History of Wind Energy

Since early recorded history, people have been harnessing the energy of the wind. Wind energy propelled boats along the Nile River as early as 5000 B.C. By 200 B.C., simple windmills in China were pumping water, while vertical-axis windmills with woven reed sails were grinding grain in Persia and the Middle East. New ways of using the energy of the wind eventually spread around the world. By the 11th century, people...

Hybrid Vehicles: A History

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Hybrid Vehicles. Majority of people believe that hybrid technology in automobile engineering is a new concept, but mind you it is sheer a misconception. Hybrid vehicles came into existence some 100 years ago, but thanks to a large commotion from global warming and its effects, its advantages and existence of this technology came to light only in recent past. If you are...