Transportation
Bamboo Bicycle and Rocky Chair
27/07/10 19:01
I spotted these two wonderful and well made bamboo artworks walking down the street in Manhattan.
Actually the Bicycle was hanging upside down from the ceiling of the store.
Bamboo Taxis Arrive in Philippines Town
11/07/09 16:15
The taxis, commissioned by Tabontabon mayor Rustico Balderian, are made out of 90% bamboo and run on coconut biodiesel.
Via: http://www.fastcompany.com
Via: http://www.fastcompany.com
Electric-style Bike.
04/05/09 23:02
You've heard of the chain gang, now here's the bike chain; a modular system that let's you link up or ride solo, electric-style.
Featured Project : go with me
Future Now: Solar Plug-in Stations
28/04/09 18:53
This is ChargePoint, an electrical plug-in station that’s powered and monitored through a smart network. It was developed by Coulomb Technologies, who recently teamed up with Carbon Day Automotive to add a new little twist. Coulomb and CDA coupled the ChargePoint with a solar photovoltaic array to create one of the nation’s first Solar Plug-in Stations. These pictures show a Solar Plug-in Station provided for the City of Chicago. You may be interested in knowing that this Solar Plug-in Station was designed by Chicago’s own Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (you know, the Eco-Bridge and Clean Technology Tower).
Full Article: http://www.jetsongreen.com
Yamaha Motor Test-Drives Golf Cart Fuelled by Cow Dung
21/04/09 15:23
Japan's Yamaha Motor Co. has developed a golf cart that runs on methane made from cow dung. In preparation for commercial production, in October 2008, the company began testing the cart on a golf course in Katori, Chiba Prefecture. Osaka Gas Co. provided the methane at a low cost for the vehicle tests, as part of its efforts to promote the use of cow-dung biomass as a low-cost fuel.
To make methane usable as a vehicle fuel, both a methane refining system and a high-pressure gas-filling system are required, among other things, which come at high cost. As a fix, Osaka Gas developed activated carbon capable of absorbing methane at low pressure. When methane is put into the gas tank filled with this type of carbon -- under a pressure of around one megapascal (equivalent to the pressure at a depth of 100 meters under water) -- the tank can hold around 30 times the tank's volume of methane, thereby eliminating the need for high-pressure filling.
In Katori, there is a place called "Biomass Town," where citizens promote the use of cow dung for local biofuel, and it was here that the city looked for users of dung-derived methane. After consulting with the city, Yamaha Motor found a golf course in the vicinity willing to participate and began studying the possibility of using methane in golf carts, which travel relatively regular distances and are not driven at high speeds. This testing has led to the development of a golf cart powered by the locally produced biomass.
http://www.japanfs.org
Single-seat bamboo-made electrical car "BamGoo"
05/11/08 12:55
Single-seat bamboo-made electrical car "BamGoo" is displayed in Kyoto city, western Japan, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. The 60-kg ecologically-friendly concept car is developed by the city and the Kyoto University, featuring local bamboo ware technology. The car can run for some 50 kilometers (30 miles) on a charge.
http://www.daylife.com/
PeaPod
29/10/08 13:01
Peapod Specifications
Estimated Curb Weight 1,290 lbs
Estimated GVW 2,200 lbs
Estimated Payload Capacity 910 lbs
Length 143.6
Height 70.5”
Width 56.5”
Wheelbase 102”
Turning Circle 32 ft
Range Up to 30 miles
Top Speed (High Mode) 25 mph
Top Speed (Low Mode) 15 mph
Standard Features
• Six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries with the option
of six 12-volt maintenance-free batteries
• 72-volt battery system with onboard charger
• One-year limited warranty
• Dual A-arm front suspension with coil over shock
• Welded aluminum space-frame using custom
aluminum-alloy extrusions
• Front-wheel drive with speed reducer
and integral differential
• Solid-state custom motor controller
with under and over voltage detector
• Regenerative braking, motor thermal protection
and top speed regulation
• Rack-and-pinion steering
http://www.peapodmobility.com/
Bamboosk8 Makes First Bamboo Shortboard
15/10/08 12:31
Skateparks, street curbs, park benches and just about anything with a lip is no longer safe - safe from going green that is. Bamboosk8 has developed a shortboard skateboard desk out of 100% bamboo. Not a bit of maple in this deck.
Read Full Article: TreeHugger
Bike Lanes: Brooklyn Vs. Queens
21/09/08 07:35
Criss-crossing green and red lines color the New York City Cycling Map in Brooklyn, revealing an extended network of bike paths and lanes designed to make traveling on two wheels safer.
But in Queens, the Cycling Map shows few green and red lines - and those that are marked almost never mingle.
By the end of the year, Brooklyn will have 107 miles of bike lanes compared to 76 in Queens, city records show.
The discrepancy has led advocates and hard-core cyclists to complain that the borough is underserved in relation to its to neighbor to the south, particularly when it comes to the interconnectedness of Brooklyn's bike lanes.
http://www.nydailynews.com/
Affordable, Powerful Electric Scooters Coming Soon
03/09/08 16:26
VentureBeat reports that PowerGenix has developed a nickel zinc (NiZn) battery that has 35 percent higher power and energy density than a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery (used in hybrid vehicles), but is half the cost of a lithium-ion battery.
This is great news for scooter fanatics, who right now are forced to choose between cheap scooters with lead-acid batteries and expensive scooters with powerful lithium-ion batteries.
http://cleantechnica.com
Water-fuel car unveiled in Japan
14/06/08 22:15
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=84561
Japanese company Genepax presents its eco-friendly car that runs on nothing but water. The car has an energy generator that extracts hydrogen from water that is poured into the car's tank. The generator then releases electrons that produce electric power to run the car. Genepax, the company that invented the technology, aims to collaborate with Japanese manufacturers to mass produce it.
SOUNDBITE: Kiyoshi Hirasawa, CEO, Genepax.
“I have a dream, banning by 2012 fossil fuel cars from the roads all over the world.”
Japanese company Genepax presents its eco-friendly car that runs on nothing but water. The car has an energy generator that extracts hydrogen from water that is poured into the car's tank. The generator then releases electrons that produce electric power to run the car. Genepax, the company that invented the technology, aims to collaborate with Japanese manufacturers to mass produce it.
SOUNDBITE: Kiyoshi Hirasawa, CEO, Genepax.
“I have a dream, banning by 2012 fossil fuel cars from the roads all over the world.”
Ultra Motors Light Electric Vehicle
10/06/08 19:24
This Light Electric Vehicle offers the fun of a bike with the power of an electric motor, all wrapped up in a quiet riding and decidedly stylish design. It's perfect for those who want an economic transportation solution that is good for the environment and good for the soul.
Designed for urban or suburban commutes, this Light Electric Vehicle offers lightweight aluminum construction with full suspension. Add in its comfortable,oversized seat and you have a powerful ride that's easy to handle.
When you don't feel like pedaling, the A2B offers unassisted power on demand for up to 20 miles at a cruising speed of 20mph. Plus, the A2B can be easily upgraded to double its range to 40 miles with the addition of a secondary battery pack and increase its carrying capacity with the addition of baskets and rear carrier bags.
http://ultramotor.com/usa/index.aspx
No More Gas Cars
26/04/08 08:25
Global Warming Gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles generate almost 25% of the pollutants responsible for climate change. But driving a Myers Motors' NmG means that you can reduce the amount of CO2 and greenhouse gases you emit by more than 70% per mile that you drive, and that's if you recharge on the power grid. The news gets better when you pair your NmG with a home-based renewable energy system because then you can enjoy driving without any emissions contributing to our environmental problems.
Oil Addiction The U.S. imports more than 60% of its oil and most of that goes to transportation. This adds close to 30% to our national trade deficit and could leave us vulnerable since much of the oil is abundant in areas that are politically unstable. NmG stands for No more Gas because it zips along at 75 mph on electricity.
Congestion The NmG is just the right size for the daily commuting needs of the 91 million Americans who go to work or school alone in vehicles designed to carry four to eight passengers. It nimbly fits into very tight parking spaces and you can drive in the carpool lane without the hassel of picking up the rest of the carpool.
Energy Efficiency Waste is no longer socially acceptable. The NmG offers you a smarter choice to reach your daily destination.
Bamboo Limo
22/03/08 08:51
The Willys jeep introduced by the American GIs in World War II has gone a long way. In Bangued, Abra, it has turned into bamboo camouflaged limousine used by its lady Mayor during official functions. (Art Tibaldo DTI-Info)
Via-http://www.pia.gov.
BREAKING: Subaru expanding R1e pilot program to NY
18/03/08 17:01
That Subaru R1e caught driving the streets of Manhattan over the weekend foreshadows the expansion the car's field-test program to the United States. Subaru is expected to make a formal announcement within the next hour or so, but we can preview it for you here now. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will receive two R1e vehicles to pilot in the same way the cars are being used in Japan.
Full article http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/17/breaking-subaru-expanding-r1e-pilot-program-to-ny/
Tata aids air car launch
22/02/08 16:39
Tata is linked to European launch of the air propelled car
Plans by Indian car giant Tata Motors to produce a car this year powered only by compressed air have been delayed until further notice, but unofficial sources say Tata may have come to the rescue of the air car's french inventor MDI by investing $30 million in the project.
Tata originally signed the deal to use technology developed by French inventor Moteur Development International (MDI), in February 2007, with the hope of launching the new ‘air-car’ in India in 2008.
Read Full Article ClimateChangeCorp.com
Electric Vehicle With Exxon Technology
03/02/08 08:42
Electrovaya.com is one of many companies out there trying to develop energy efficient consumer applications via its own spin of eco-friendly technology. This company's latest offering falls into the automobile category - it is called the Maya-300. The Maya-300 is described as your typical zero-emission, low-speed electric vehicle. It's powered by Electrovaya's "Lithium Ion SuperPolymer" technology with integrated battery management. This technology will reportedly allow this little vehicle to get up to 120 miles on a single charge, with its top speed being electronically regulated to 25 or 35 mph. This isn't exactly comparable to a traditional car, but for trips around town it might do the trick. It has an on-board battery charger which works with a standard 110v outlet.
Read full article ecogeek.org