Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Australia and US Enter Solar Power Agreement

On November 8, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a $50-million collaboration to augment work, that will optimize solar energy in more cost effective ways.

10 Nov 2010

A Solar Powered Blood Pressure Monitor for 3rd World

A new solar powered blood pressure (BP) measuring device may prove an effective alternative for field tests in third world countries. The reliable and affordable device would be able to help curb the rising rates of heart related diseases that are rampant in lower income countries.

9 Nov 2010

US and Australia Embark on Clean Energy Partnership

A joint initiative to combat climate change is being undertaken by the Unites States and Australia. The two countries will collaborate on research into solar energy with the hope of cutting the costs of harnessing it to the levels of conventional fossil fuels within the next five years.

9 Nov 2010

Volvo Shoots for World's Fastest Hybrid Truck

Volvo Trucks are out to develop the world's fastest hybrid truck. The diesel and electric hybrid truck which has been nick named Mean Green is the forerunner for the title of the world's faster hybrid truck.

4 Nov 2010

Urbee Car Made by Rapid Prototyping

Did you ever think that you could print out a car and drive off in it? Seems impossible? Not anymore. A technique called rapid prototyping printed out a whole car body as green as possible with no other tools or machines used. The car printed on this unique printer is called Urbee.

4 Nov 2010

Problems Ahead for Clean and Green Policies

The results of the national elections on Tuesday and subsequent advance of Republican politicians will make it even more difficult for the U.S. clean energy industry over the coming years. However with the Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick being re-elected the state should not have a problem with its growing cleantech cluster.

4 Nov 2010