March 2nd, 2010 by Editor
The2010 Geneva Auto Showis showcasing some incredible green machines, with scores of auto manufacturers includingPorscheandLotusrolling out fuel-efficient vehicles. The latest to step up to the plate isFerrari, which just unveiled its first hybrid: the 599 HY-KERS. Designed as a “laboratory car” that brings Ferrari’s latest racing technology to the streets, the vehicle features a 100hp motor linked to akinetic energy recovery systemtaken straight from last year’s Formula One program.
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March 1st, 2010 by Editor
General Motor’s Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre has been pushing hard for an early roll-out of theChevy Volt, GM’s extended-range electric car. GM was planning to release a small number ofthe vehiclesbefore the official November release date, however the company is concerned that the vehicles aren’t ready, and releasing imperfect Volt’s could result in apublic relations nightmare. The main concern is thatvehiclesreleased before the November date may need the usualtweaking that carsneed in the last stage of development, causing owners to have to turn their cars in for updates. No official announcement has been made.
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February 26th, 2010 by Editor
Although it’s not particularly known for its autos, Hungary is taking a stab at theelectric vehicle marketwith a futuristic newsolar-electric car. Founded by auto enthusiasts and backed by local investors, the Hungarian companyAntro, is working on a prototype for a modular car that is capable of splitting into two separate vehicles. Withsolar panelson the roof, the three passenger Antro Solo can run up to 20 km per day on solar energy alone.
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February 22nd, 2010 by Editor
Mercedes-Benz is no newcomer to the field of stylish,fuel-efficient cars— just check out their crazy hybridF-Cell Roadsteror the all-electricGullwingconcept car — but their new F800 style concept sedan promises to combine the sleek Benz aesthetic with a flexible powertrain that can be customized either as a plug-in hybrid or as a fuel cell-powered electric drive system.
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February 8th, 2010 by Editor
As battery manufacturers race to produce more efficientlithium-ion batteriesforelectric vehicles, some scientists are looking to make the cars themselves a power source. Researchers arecurrently developing a new materialthat can store and release electrical energy like a battery. Once perfected, scientists hope the substance will replace standard car bodies, making vehicles up to15 percent lighterand significantly extending the range of electric vehicles.
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February 7th, 2010 by Editor
Audi has jumped the gun early on their ‘eco-themed’ Super Bowl commercial by releasing it onto the web a full 24 hours before the big game.As we dropped earlier, the advertising campaign features an enforcement agency called the “Green Police”; who, naturally, patrol the streets looking for environmental crimes like drinking bottled water and/or failure to compost.
The point of the commercial is to advertise Audi’s A3 TDI (Green Car Journal’s“Green Car of the Year” winner) which runs on clean diesel and achieves 42 mpg on the highway.
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January 26th, 2010 by Editor
Not to be outdone byNokia’s Coca-Cola powered concept cell phone, Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy’ssoda powered radio controlled carraces onto the alternative energy scene. Fueled by a literal sugar high that powersSony’s Bio Battery, this zippy prototype is a lesson in life science for kids and adults alike, as it “generates eco-friendly electricity by breaking down sugar using processes similar to those in living organisms.”Head to Inhabitots to see the car in action, and tolearn which drink gives the ‘ene Cargo’ the biggest sugar rush.
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January 19th, 2010 by Editor
We can solve the climate crisis with the right tools –solar panels, wind turbines, electric car batteries, No. 10 envelopes and smiley faces. What? Envelopes? Smiley faces?
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November 5th, 2009 by Editor
North American car manufacturers have come bottom of the league in the largest ever international study of the global automobile sector’s sustainability performance.
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October 29th, 2009 by Editor
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Simple’s Mistletoe slip-on is the perfect casual look with just the right amount of girly good looks. The pretty eyelet upper is made of organic cotton with a jute trim around the outsole. This vegan-friendly style is as smart as it is stylish with its recycled sole that used to be a car tire, and soft bamboo linings. How can you go wrong with something this comfy and sweet while still raising social awareness?
Slide into the Simple Womens Mistletoe Shoe and give yourself a kiss for choosing a completely sustainable and stylish shoe. From the organic cotton and jute uppers, to the bamboo lining and recycled car tire soles, this shoe make as little environmental impact as possible. Simple also added cork and natural latex footbeds for cushy comfort and used water-based adhesives to eliminate the need for toxic glues.Product FeaturesMaterial: [Upper] organic cotton, juteLining: BambooSole: Recycled car tiresLacing: Button strapRecommended Use: CasualManufac (more…)
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