Solar-Powered Information Access Point Hits Portland

A couple of weeks back I talked about how Portland, Oregon was developing a system of plug-in hybrid vehicle recharging stations. Well, now, I’ve learned that Portland is once again the site of a new kind of alternative energy technology, this time solar. Solar-powered Information Access Points (IAP) are being developed by Vibrant City Technology. […]

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Lotus Concept Ice Vehicle and Omnivore Chew Up Competition

Exotic car maker, Lotus has decided to go green with a couple new biofuel concepts. Both the Concept Ice Vehicle (CIV) and Omnivore concept run on biofuels based upon alcohol. The Lotus Concept Ice Vehicle (pictured) was specifically designed for the Moon Regan TransAntarctic Expedition. The Lotus CIV will help researchers move from point A […]

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Portland Developing Plug-In Hybrid Recharging Stations

Portland General Electric (PGE), based in Portland, Oregon is rolling out a dozen recharging stations in the area for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). This is in anticipation of several major automakers including GM and Toyota rolling out their PHEVs by 2010. The recharging stations are powered by 100-percent renewable energy and are free to […]

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Scuderi Split Cycle Air Hybrid Engine

The Scuderi split-cycle air hybrid internal combustion engine may just be the next big thing in automotive technology. Move over battery electric hybrid, PHEVs, FCVs and other alternative fuel vehicles. The Scuderi ICE may just be the better mousetrap for which car manufacturers have been waiting. The Scuderi air hybrid uses split-cycle paired cylinders for […]

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