In 2006, Aptera first unveiled its diesel-electric hybrid concept car that the company said was able to achieve 330 mpg. Now, a year or so later, those numbers have dropped a bit, but Aptera says it is ready to release two commercial versions of this two-seater vehicle. The Aptera Typ-1e is an all-electric vehicle with […]
Continue ReadingThat’s correct, a group of Welshmen have created a hydrogen fuel cell minibus that will go on sale for only $190,000. Researchers at the University of Glamorgan in Wales developed the fuel cell minibus known as the Hydrogen Bus and put it on display at the Tenth Grove Fuel Cell Symposium in October 2007. The […]
Continue ReadingSome people may take a Big Yellow Taxi and pave paradise and put up a parking lot. But, Swiss Teacher Louis Palmer is taking a small blue environmentally-friendly taxi around the world. The solar-electric hybrid two-seat taxi with trailer is an attempt to call attention to global warming while providing solutions. Palmer so far has […]
Continue ReadingThis week, the Tanfield Group has introduced the Smith Newton electric truck to North America at the EVS23 show in Anaheim, California. The Smith Newton (sans fig) figures to be a major player in urban settings taking head on similar diesel powered trucks. The zero emissions Smith Newton weighs in at 24,000 lbs. and is […]
Continue ReadingThe Envision LifePort solar carport is debuting at the Electric Vehicle Symposium 23 (EVS-23) this week in Anaheim, California. The Envision LifePort has been designed to help homeowners not only power their residences in an environmentally-friendly manner, but they can also power their electric vehicles as well. The photovoltaic carport offers both residences and businesses […]
Continue ReadingThe Electric Vehicle Symposium 23 (EVS-23) in Anaheim, California offers many noteworthy debuts from the manufacturers. The conference runs from December 2-5, 2007 and is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Most notable are three ZEV’s that are being announced, a solar carport and a follow-up to Exxon’s announcement about their thin film polymer […]
Continue ReadingWhen you think you’ve heard it all in the alternative energy field, a story like this comes around and you just have to say, WTF? ExxonMobile has announced this week that they have developed a thin plastic polymer film that can be used in lithium ion batteries for hybrid vehicles. Yes, you heard that right. […]
Continue ReadingIn October 2006, search giant Google announced that it was installing over 9,000 solar panels at its Mountain View, California campus. This 1,600 kilowatt project made Google the envy of Yahoo and other corporate giants with their own green programs. Then Google announced their RechargeIT Initiative to encourage the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Google […]
Continue ReadingAll I want for Christmas are my solar powered gadgets. Well, this doesn’t have the ring to it like the “my two front teeth” song, but several photovoltaic manufacturers are rolling out interesting products one can give as gifts this holiday season. Upon any green tech’s Christmas list may be items such as a solar-powered […]
Continue ReadingPlug-in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are revolting against the rest of the marketplace. Or starting to. Toyota and General Motors have publically announced that they are working on plug-in versions of their Prius and Volt vehicles, respectively. Now, Ford has jumped into the plug-in fray announcing they will be giving 20 of these vehicles to Southern […]
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