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Researchers have created a dye-sensitized solar cell that stores its own power by "breathing" air to decompose and re-form lithium peroxide. Its creators believe the device, which effectively combines a battery and a solar cell in one, could reduce renewable energy costs by 25 percent.

Tesla took the wraps off its much rumored Model D tonight and the results look impressive. The new S P85D will run an AWD setup and put out a whopping 691 hp and 687 lb. ft. of torque. It will also feature new driver-assist systems including an auto-pilot solution for parking.

Mercedes says that its new AMG GT and GT S coupes signal a move into a new, top-class sports car segment for the company. Both cars are on display at the Paris Motor Show, which opened to the public on Saturday, and Gizmag stopped by for a closer look.

Repeatedly typing out addresses to share via email can be time-consuming, especially if they are written in a foreign language. A new service wants to make the need to type out addresses a thing of the past. LocName allows users to create a URL for an address that can then be easily shared.

While keeping batteries small and light is definitely a factor with electronic devices in general, it becomes particularly important when dealing with wearable electronics. With that in mind, Panasonic has just announced its tiny new CG-320 battery.

Rotterdam's redesigned Markthal (literally, Market Hall) was recently opened by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands. The new market is housed under a huge arch from which apartments look down upon it.

High-performance electric motorbike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has released its 2015 model lineup. Updates to its existing models include improved suspensions, braking systems and batteries. A new model, the FXP, is also being introduced Zero's fleet line-up.

Gizmag spent a busy two days zipping through the halls of the Paris Motor Show, checking out the latest automobiles from manufacturers around the world. From cutting edge concept cars to classic four-wheeled fashion, our Paris gallery takes you inside one of this year's most important auto shows.

The animal kingdom contains many examples of efficient forms of locomotion, so it's no wonder that we've been seeing a lot of animal-inspired robots. Europe's PLANTOID project consortium, however, is now in the process of developing a tree-like robot.

Kinetic tile company Pavegen has partnered with Shell for its biggest undertaken so far – to give a run-down community soccer field in a Rio de Janeiro favela an off-grid power supply which benefits the whole community.

Nissan's Nismo department has been busy lately. After giving the legendary GT-R the Nismo treatment, it has taken to the Pulsar hatch. The result is the Nissan Pulsar Nismo Concept, which is on display at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

We've seen ergonomic bike seats that have no material in the middle, that are made up of independently-moving ribs, and that move around with the rider. One of the latest, the Reprieve Bicycle Saddle, combines a dipped middle with an inflatable nose.