alternative fuel
Solar Lawnmower: Automower by Husqvarna
Love that it’s silent. I’d prefer to see an troop of tiny cheap robots performing the job but this is a start.
Besides the quietude, I can see that there are multiple environmental benefits. No bagging: it’s pure mulch mower. Reduced fugitive emissions. Owners can cancel their US$40/week landscaping contract, and count the savings against the [...]
Magnetic Air Car
Magnetic Air Cars, Inc. of San Jose California hopes to be in production by 2010.
The Magnetic Air Car uses three on-board substations to harness compressed air. The resulting airflow is channeled, modulated, and converted to torque that propels the car.
According to company representative Paul Donovan, the car uses a silicon salt battery that has 30% [...]
Saudis scared of hybrids
mashup by hindenbush
The Saudis have long memories and recall how high prices can cut into consumption; it happened in the 1980s and it’s happening again now. Any threat to oil’s leading role as a source of energy is a big worry for a country that sits on reserves of some 260 billion barrels. “We are [...]
IKEA to sell solar panels
Looks like Ikea will have PV panels in stores within a few years.
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad’s son Peter is an avowed green tech believer, and Stenebo’s Greentech will put about US$75 million into at many as ten companies in five different areas: solar technology, energy conservation, water saving products, alternative lighting, and new product materials. [...]
Algae biofuel
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Vertigro bioreactor
Electric kite power
Giant kites might one day provide enough electricity to power entire communities.
via Ecogeek , video from The Guardian
Coca Cola to roll out hybrid delivery trucks
photo by splorp
I guess we won’t be seeing too many pizzas being delivered by Hummers anymore ay?
Many companies — from utilities to architectural firms — are rushing to jump on the green bandwagon, and the soft-drink industry is no exception.
Coke’s new trucks are estimated to lower fuel consumption by 37 percent and emissions by 32 [...]
Solar power could be 10 times bigger than internet economy
photo by Lowerlighter
“The Next Millionaire-Maker Megatrend” says the headline at Motley Fool.
“Bigger than the Internet by an order of magnitude”
In case you’re unaware, an order of magnitude is a multiple of 10.
That’s right … venture capitalist Ray Lane recently told The Wall Street Journal that he’s found something he thinks could be 10 times bigger [...]
1000 HP Shelby Aero EV
via Gizmodo
This looks a bit more awesome than the Prius. I’m not sure what they are talking about when they say “extended time between charges” – flux capacitor time?
It’s still in the design phase, but we do know that SSC has at least one 500-HP electric motor designed, and they’re considering sticking two of them [...]
Tesla Roadster: Now Shipping
by squiddphoto
via cnet
Tesla has opened its second store in Menlo Park, Calif., replicating the high-touch sales environment of its first store in Los Angeles. Showrooms in New York, Chicago, Miami, and Seattle are planned as well.
The Roaster will have a range of 220 miles per charge and the mileage equivalent of 135 mpg. It can [...]
MiEV
The Mistubishi MiEV will be out next year in Japan for just under 38K USD. The MiEV has a 75 mile range and a quick charge (80% of charge to batteries) in 30 minutes.
via ecomodder.com