Renewable materials
What if car-makers could grow new body parts and upholstery just down the road from their factories...
What if we could insulate our houses with sheep's wool...
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 1 March, 2013 - 11:14
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occurring, or will have occurred by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinary rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Dr Dominic Emery is Chief Development Officer for BP Alternative Energy, which was created at the end of 2005 and now comprises biofuels, wind and corporate ventures, with a plan to invest $8 billion in alternative energy over ten years. Dominic's current responsibilities include corporate venture investment, strategy and investor relations for Alternative Energy.<
Submitted by EV Innovations on 20 July, 2012 - 21:35
EV Innovations provides consultancy, electric vehicle design and product development services within the electric vehicle industry, plus consultancy services for customers looking to integrate electric vehicles into their existing fleets. Their designers have been developing EV's since the mid-1990s, including the record-breaking Bluebird electric land speed racers.
The following guide explains the visions, aims and principles of the various behaviour changes and propulsion technologies currently being developed to reduce our dependance on fossil fuels, cut congestion and reduce emissions in the hope of a better quality of life.
Submitted by smart on 13 September, 2011 - 11:08
From the development of the first city coupe model, the smart brand (Swatch Mercedes Art) has always been pursuing out-of-the-ordinary approaches. A primary characteristic was a courageous design which integrated structural elements such the Tridion safety cell as a significant part of automotive styling in a self-assured manner.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 10 September, 2011 - 00:20
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occurring, or will have occurred by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinary rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Pedal with electric-assist
11% (23 votes)
Electric
27% (58 votes)
Hydrogen
21% (45 votes)
Biomethane / Natural Gas
6% (12 votes)
Bioethanol
3% (7 votes)
Petrol
4% (9 votes)
Diesel
10% (21 votes)
Biodiesel
6% (13 votes)
Methanol
1% (3 votes)
LPG/Propane/Autogas)
5% (10 votes)
Other
6% (12 votes)
Total votes: 213
Submitted by Spencer Ivy on 1 August, 2011 - 13:21
Spencer Ivy want to get the whole world to become cycling super-heroes with their classic, high quality retro. To prove the benefits of their advanced electric-assist system, the Spencer Ivy team cycled all the way to the finish line, 75 miles away in London. The team were decked out in hi-tech, designer cycling gear courtesy of Two n Fro.
Submitted by Ford on 1 August, 2011 - 12:57
Two Transit Connect Electric vans (with passengers) have successfully completed the 75-mile route from Oxford to London in a convoy of electric, hybrid and low-emission vehicles, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone Eco Rally. Ford has committed to introduce five full-electric and hybrid models in Europe by 2013 as part of its global electrification strategy. These include the Transit Connect Electric this year, the next generation Ford Focus Electric in 2012, followed by hybrid and plug-in hybrid derivatives of the all-new C-MAX and another hybrid-electric model in 2013.
Submitted by Ford on 16 July, 2011 - 21:45
This fully electric van is based on the multi-award winning Transit Connect platform. It has the same loading space as a standard Connect van, has better handling and the brakes won't wear out as quickly. The range is up to 80 miles and it takes around 8hrs to fully re-charge using a normal 13A socket. It's the first of a series of battery-powered models being rolled out by Ford over the next few years.
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