2011 PBS Special: "The Energy of Innovation"

For the last few months, YOU have shared your innovations that will improve how generate or use energy. Then we narrowed down a pool of hundreds to just seven finalists. Now, watch what some are calling “Innovation Idol,” where the studio audience votes for the best idea and awards a Planet Forward Innovator of the Year. Watch the Show | Follow the Innovators

EVs Get the Greenlight: The Science Behind Electric Acceleration


Finalist Al Dahlberg wants to increase the use of electric cars, but have you ever driven one. When you do, you will notice that it starts faster from a dead stop than your gasoline engine car. How does that work? Check out this Science Corner.

See more: Chapter 1 – Welcome to Planet Forward, Meet the Panelists
Chapter 2 – Green Building
Chapter 3 –Algae to Fuel
Chapter 4 – Solar
Chapter 5 – Trash Talk
Chapter 6 – Electric Vehicles
Chapter 7 – Meet Planet Forward’s Innovator of the Year and VOTE for the Second
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Science Corner Segments:
EVs Get the Greenlight: The Science Behind Electric Acceleration
Nobel Argon Gas: The Science of Energy Efficient Windows
It’s Electric: The Science Behind Solar Panels