Spinning Flywheels Said to Make Greener Energy

Reader Comments

Back to article

Flywheels = limited amount of energy for a limited amount,

in computer world -> Flywheels=L2 cashe.

Importance of L2 cache is quite high, but...

It's NOT a main memory, it's NOT a HD.

/clarity consultant/

-VJO

Vladimir Orlovsky of CA 2:28PM October 15, 2009

Using the flywheel seems to be uncommon common sense! I did read recently about using flywheels for hybrid buses (http://economicefficiency.blogspot.com/2009/10/more-efficient-hybrid.html). Instead of using a chemical battery and all the "non-green" components that go into them, the flywheel can attach to existing transmissions and provide as good or better fuel efficiency.

I would love to see more research on flywheels with wind turbines!

WillG of VA 12:46PM October 12, 2009

Add Your Thoughts
Your comment will be posted immediately, unless it is spam or contains profanity. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ.

Back to article

National Science Foundation

NSF

Science of Spatial Learning

Center seeks to transform teaching practices.

Schools in the Little Rock School District are among the 2012 U.S. News Best High Schools.
Studying Carbon in Rivers

Researcher explores physical, chemical and biological interactions.

Young professional works at his computer
Challenge: Quantum Computers

CAREER awardee focuses on what they can and cannot do.

advertisement

Science Discoveries

Science Discoveries

iTunes icon RSS icon

advertisement

  1. 10 Ways to Pay for Retirement
  2. 10 Places Where Retirees Live in Poverty
  3. The Best Jobs of 2012
  4. The Colleges That Made Them CEOs
  5. There's No Flesh-Eating Bacteria Epidemic, Experts Say