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The Gasrec Lotus Elise at the start of the 2009 Eco-Rally

Like the Lotus Exige Tri-fuel, this sports car can run on compressed methane gas. However, the Gasrec S1 Elise actually uses biomethane, which is derived from landfill sites. More...

Carbon-neutral Vauxhall Astra Sxi in Brighton to London Eco-Rally

In a recent survey, 23% have either used or are considering using car rental as an alternative to car ownership. Paul Wilson is one of those people and the Eco-Rally coincided with a week when he needed to hire a car, so he decided to take part and share his views. More...

The Lotus Elise preparing for the start of the Eco-Rally

Gasrec’s S1 Elise was converted by Lotus Engineering to run on compressed methane gas and is the only vehicle of its kind. More...

Earthman at the People's Eco-Rally 2008

The EarthMan is a performance piece which allows the viewer to consider our global biosphere on a human scale. The Texan-based artist, Dion Laurent, blends art & science by appearing in public places wearing a fully-functioning, self-sustaining suit capable of maintaining a human in otherwise unlivable environments on earth or even in outer space. The EarthMan suit consists of a solar-powered system including fans, air ducts, lights, terrarium and plants that reproduces the symbiotic relationship between humans and plants through the exchange of CO2 and oxygen. http://www.dionlaurent.com/earthman.htm More...

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