Attention cyclists across the US: the wait for decent biking directions is over! Google Maps users can finally get biking directions along with walking, driving, and public transportation directions. Best of all, the new feature takes into account hills, bike lanes, and even busy intersections when[...]
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March 10th, 2010 - 5:15 am § in Transportation
Transonic Combustion’s Super-Efficient Gas Engine Gets 98 MPG
Eventually, we’d like to think that everyone will be driving around in all-electric cars. But in the meantime, it’s important to develop efficient gas engine technology. That’s where a new system from Transonic Combustion comes in. The California-based startup has developed a fuel[...]
March 10th, 2010 - 3:15 am § in Transportation
Amusement Park Powers EVs Using Electric Toothbrush Technology
Last year, we watched as Korea’s Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) developed a new kind of electric vehicle that relies entirely on power from cables buried beneath the road–no outside recharging required. Now the system has been unveiled in its first real-world test loca[...]
March 10th, 2010 - 12:03 am § in Transportation
German Fishing Boat Flies Giant Kite to Save Fuel
Michael Kooren for Reuters With the cost (both financial and environmental) of fuel these days, everyone is trying to cut back in whatever ways they can. If you’re talking boats, you can always go solar or electric to cut emissions, but one German fishing boat called the Maartje Theadora decid[...]
March 9th, 2010 - 6:45 am § in Transportation
Flying Sailboat Soars Through the Sky On Solar Power
Ever wished you could sail through the sky? Designer Damien Grossemy wants to make that dream a reality with his Zep’lin, a flying sailboat designed for Renault. The vertically-built Zep’lin concept features solar panels and on-board lithium ion batteries to store extra energy as it soa[...]
March 9th, 2010 - 1:00 am § in Transportation
Coffee Powered Car Gets 56 Espressos Per Mile
Your morning cup of coffee may get your motor running, but it could also add some fuel to your gas tank — literally! Behold the Carpuccino, a £400 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco that has been retrofitted to run on coffee grounds. This caffeinated car gets a jolt of juice from every cup of joe, ave[...]
March 6th, 2010 - 9:00 am § in Transportation
READER TIP: Magtenlight Harvests Energy from Your Bike Wheels
The Magtenlight is a lighting system for your bike that uses a contact-less dynamo to generate the energy to illuminate your way at night. The system works by mounting a ring of 28 magnets on the spokes of your bike, which move past the dynamo generating an electric current. Since the dynamo is not[...]
March 5th, 2010 - 5:07 am § in Transportation
All-Electric Tata Nano Revealed in Geneva
We were beyond excited upon learning that the world’s cheapest car, the Tata Nano, might be released in hybrid form. But it looks like Tata has skipped the step of going hybrid and has decided to release an all-electric version of the Nano instead! Read the rest of All-Electric Tata Nano Reve[...]
March 4th, 2010 - 9:30 am § in Transportation
Dual Purpose Bike Harvests Kinetic Energy
We just got a tip from reader Selvan about a dual-purpose bicycle that can be used for transportation as well as for energy production. Using a stand that fixes the bike in a stationary position and a pedal power attachment that can be fabricated from widely available parts, the DPB can be used to [...]
March 4th, 2010 - 8:30 am § in Transportation
Honda Unveils Three Wheeled Electric 3R-C Vehicle
Honda has just revealed this incredible looking three-wheeled 3R-C concept vehicle at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. The sleek scooter-like pod is an EV that showcases Honda’s latest research into compact urban vehicles. Designed for one driver, the vehicle has a clear canopy that covers it when [...]