Norwegian wind turbine manufacturer Sway has decided to test its sea legs and put its product many miles offshore. The problem with wind turbines has been traditionally, the “not in my backyard” syndrome, where people may like the idea of them for generating renewable energy, but they don’t want to have to look at them. […]
Continue ReadingThe Solar Impulse, Swiss solar-powered airplane has gained backing from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and may take its first test flight in early 2009. The President of Solar Impulse, Bertrand Piccard (could he be a Trekkie) signed an agreement with IATA CEO Giovanni Bisignani for his organization to gain traffic control clearance worldwide […]
Continue ReadingThe Durham University Solar Car (or DUSC) will compete for the first time in the 2008 North American Solar Challenge. The Dusc is only one of six solar cars currently signed up, out of 30 probably challengers for the grueling 9-day, 2,400 mile race from Dallas, Texas to Calgary in Alberta, Canada. The 2008 North […]
Continue ReadingCool Earth Solar balloons upon first glance may be likened to something one would find at a kid’s birthday party. But, the Cool Earth Solar balloons are anything but toys and definitely not for children. Cool Earth Solar has just received $21 million in funding from private investors to develop their solar concentrator balloons. The […]
Continue ReadingIntuitively, some things shouldn’t mix like electricity and water. But, tell that to the manufacturers of the Rinspeed SQuba electric car that is capable of driving underwater. The Rinspeed SQuba underwater electric car will make its world debut at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show starting March 6. The submersible SQuba reminds one of the James […]
Continue ReadingSolar cell and semiconductor company Spire has been awarded a U. S. patent for its nanophotonics technology. This technology creates quantum dot nanoparticles (about 25 millionth of an inch) that when exposed to light will create electrical current. The Spire quantum dots are more consistent than methods used by other manufacturers. Spire states that its […]
Continue ReadingV2Green Incorporated out of Seattle, Washington has announced a collaboration with Austin Energy out of Texas to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging of plug-hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The V2 Green technology will enable Smart Charging of PHEVs that are connected to the grid. One of the criticisms in the past in regard to all electric or […]
Continue ReadingThe Detroit Electric brand of electric cars is being revived after a 100 year absence from the marketplace and they are coming to California in 2009. Electric car builder Zap Motors is joining forces with China Youngman Automotive Group to revive the Detroit Electric brand. In 1907, the Anderson Electric Car Company started building Detroit […]
Continue ReadingThe Visionary Vehicles EVX / LS is a plug-in hybrid 5-seat automobile from the Bricklin Collection. Designed by Malcolm Bricklin and Herb Grasse, the Visionary Vehicles EVX / LS PHEV is a luxury sedan that will compete with Mercedes, BMW, Lexus and Jaguar for 20 to 30-percent less money, while achieving high mileage. With a […]
Continue ReadingOur buddies over a the Car Connection are reporting that a Camaro Hybrid is in the works from GM. In December 2007, President Bush signed into law the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which includes higher CAFE standards for automobiles. General Motors and the other automakers are now looking for ways to retool […]
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