The Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality is launching a pilot program to replace its fleet of 300 motorcycles with electric versions. It is part of part of a broader citywide program to reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and noise. http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/TA-municipality-tries-out-25-electric-scooters-316850

Good video of some of Israel Technion’s top developments. It features robotics, ReWalk, focused ultrasound, stem cells, sustainable engineering and new energy research. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VUsiIqm5a4&feature=youtu.be

Israel marked National Science Day with lectures in unlikely places. In people’s homes, the Israel Museum, and (because it was also Einstein’s birthday) the Einstein Pub. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNfxVXYvKBg&feature=em-uploademail

Tel Aviv University and Israel’s Technion have partnered with free-course provider Coursera to offer especially developed classes in four study areas – including engineering, archeology, biology and cultural studies. http://www.jpost.com/National-News/TAU-Technion-to-offer-free-online-courses-316729

An El Al 737 plane has completed trials with the new C-MUSIC DIRCM system to protect against terrorist shoulder-fired missiles. Every El Al, Arkia and Israir civilian plane will be equipped with the new system. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/169057#.UcBldtjhd4o http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Vkt8TRRkWmI

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