US Funding Five Game-Changing Energy Projects 529
coondoggie writes "Taking aim at developing some progressive energy technologies the US Department of Energy said it will write a $130 million check to develop five areas, including plants engineered to replace oil, thermal power storage, rare earth alternatives and what it calls the energy equivalent of an Internet router."
Rare earth alternatives. (Score:5, Funny)
Will Nikola Tesla please stand up? Oh wait, he's dead. Forget it.
Re:Rare earth alternatives. (Score:3, Funny)
Back in the day the Rare Earth scored Top-40 hits with "Get Ready" and "I just want to celebrate", but if you were looking for alternatives, the Temptations (who also did "Get Ready", as well as "Ball of Confusion") would be one.
Progressive new technologies? (Score:5, Funny)
Really? As opposed to regressive new technologies?