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Infinyte I4: A Purely Electric Catamaran Cruiser

Syndicated — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:08:07 +0000

While solar-power electric hybrid vehicles are a proven success story on the roads, the time is ripe for the appearance of solar-electric watercraft. Already a pontoon boat – Loon – is available in the market. It is solar-electric powered and can seat eight passengers. Now a smaller one – the purely electric run, Infinyte [...] Read More...

Posted in: Electric Cars, Future Energy, Transportation

Common Algae for Biofuel Butanol Production

Syndicated — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:37:28 +0000

There have been various methods tried for reducing fossil fuel dependency and containing carbon footprints for a healthier and more eco-friendly future. Corn-produced ethanol has been used for mixing with gasoline but there have been side effects like corrosion from ethanol. Also huge tracts of precious farmlands need to be diverted for corn production. [...] Read More...

Posted in: Biofuels, Future Energy, Transportation

MiraQua: A Tiny Miracle

Syndicated — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:42:48 +0000

Today there seems to be more and more and yet more vehicles on the road than ever. Everybody wants to have their own transport and a smaller car with least carbon emission seems to be an ideal solution for this inexhaustible number of cars that seem to be coming up. Tiny cars electrically driven [...] Read More...

Posted in: Electric Cars, Future Energy, Transportation

Solar Powered Wheelchair Sets World Records

Syndicated — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:38:52 +0000

Haidar Taleb, a 47 year old man from UAE, displayed a rare combination of human spirit and willpower when he took up a 200-mile long journey on a wheel chair that he has built for himself which runs on solar power. Being a person with polio since the age of 4 has not stopped [...] Read More...

Posted in: Solar Power, Transportation

Best Green Car of 2011: Chevrolet Volt

Syndicated — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:25:03 +0000

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt became the first electric car to be chosen as the Green Car of the Year 2011. Chevrolet Volt received this honor at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which is held every year by the Green Car Journal. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car was chosen as the electric car of [...] Read More...

Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation

Cheapest Green Car – Honda Fit Hybrid

Syndicated — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:01:07 +0000

In tune with its focus on continuing with combining hybrid attempts and smaller size, Honda is offering another hybrid – the smallest and cheapest. This fall, Honda’s Fit will be on sale in Japan priced at 1.6 million yen hoping to become an instant hit. Honda will be launching the cute little car in [...]
Posted in: Economy, Hybrid Cars, Transportation

Hydrogen-Powered Personal Helicopter

Syndicated — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:06:32 +0000

A personal helicopter weighing just 230 lb created sizzling news when it flew on hydrogen with zero emission. With an ability to carry payloads up to 800 lbs, this pocket Hercules can fly for 90 minutes. Fitted with easy controls, this reaches a speed of 100 knots thanks to a pair of small [...]
Posted in: Hydrogen Fuel, Inventions, Transportation

Audi Testing Water in Electric Car Production

Syndicated — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:10:54 +0000

The entrepreneurial Audi is planning to take advantage of changes portended in the automobile market with an eye towards emission-free vehicles. Until now Audi has not shown any interest in electric car production but now that there is a growing demand for small and electronically-driven cars, Audi is keen to join the race. [...]
Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation

USPS Goes Green

Syndicated — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:20:01 +0000

In strict adherence to guidelines released by the Department of Energy, the United States Postal Service gets on a fast track to reach the goal for energy reduction. Green roofs, green buildings and an optimally efficient management system of energy consumption form part of the energy-reduction strategy. Power Guzzlers: Use of air conditioning is one [...]
Posted in: Environment, Industry, Transportation

New Battery Warranty for Chevy Volt Owners

Syndicated — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:16:50 +0000

The Chevrolet Volt is giving its extended range electric vehicle customers a great deal with an eight year/100,000 mile (whichever comes first) warranty for its lithium-ion battery. The battery pack has some 161 components, nine modules and 288 cells. The warranty is offering coverage for all the parts. The battery is basically made up [...]
Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation