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Steam Engines
Steam Engines are now being produced to pump water out of coal mines. -
Solar Power
France developes the first solar power system to use for driving machinery. -
Vegetable Oil
The first motor vehicle to run on vegetable oil is demonstrated at the World's Fair in Paris, France thanks to Rudolph Diesel. -
Wind Turbines
The first commercial wind turbines are sold on remote farms. -
Nuclear Power
The first nuclear power reactor to generate energy was built in Idaho. -
U.S. Satellite
The first US Satellite in orbit uses solar cells for power. -
Earth Day
World's first Earth Day is celebrated thanks to Senator Gaylord Nelson. -
Wind Farm
The first Wind Farm on Earth is established in New Hampshire -
Natural Gas Bus
In honor of Earth Day, one of the first natural-gas busses was driven through Singapore. -
Solar Challenger
The first PV-powered airplane, the Solar Challenger, is flown.
