The Morgan LifeCar has finally made its world debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The two seat Morgan LifeCar is an oddity among future cars not because of its aluminum shell but because like other Morgan vehicles it was build upon a wooden frame. This can also be seen on the inside of the […]
Continue ReadingThe Tindo solar-powered electric bus is now cruising around in Adelaide, Australia. The 34-foot commercial bus will be powered by solar panels on the roof of the Adelaide Central Bus Station made by BP Solar plus 11 onboard Zebra 262 kw sodium/nickel batteries. Tindo, which is the aboriginal word for sun, is using the same […]
Continue ReadingThe Freeloader 8.0 iPhone charger has just been unveiled that will actually recharge just about every small electronic gadget under the sun. Made by UK company Solar Technology, the Freeloader 8.0 can charge iPhones, iPods, MP3 players, PSPs, PDAs, Nintendo DSL Lites and a whole host of other devices. The Freeloader 8.0 solar charger is […]
Continue ReadingAdams Electric Cooperative in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania has announced that it will be utilizing the world’s first plug-in hybrid utility bucket truck. The PHEV was developed by DUECO, Inc. and ODYNE, Inc. and will serve the counties of Cumberland, upper Franklin and parts of York. The utility truck will have a standard diesel engine and transmission […]
Continue ReadingNorwegian 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 […]
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