Originally published on Kompulsa. 2014 looks like it will be an even better year for electric vehicles than 2013. IHS Automotive predicts that global electric vehicle production will increase by 67% in 2014, while global production for vehicles overall is forecast to increase by only 3.6%. This translates into a … [continued]
Originally published on Kompulsa. The Blackfriars railway bridge in London (above the river Thames) has now been furnished with 4,400 solar panels, a collaborative effort between First Capital Connect (the company that runs the Blackfriars Railway station) and Solarcentury. This solar panel array is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by … [continued]
Originally published on Kompulsa. Mitsubishi sold 17,805 Outlander PHEVs over the course of 2013. In, Japan, it sold 9,608. In December, this PHEV outsold all of the other plug-in vehicles in Japan. This is a good start for Mitsubishi in the budding PHEV industry, where prices are still a bit … [continued]
Acura has developed a new luxury hybrid with a 377 HP propulsion system that consists of three electric motors and a V6 engine. 119 HP of the power is provided by the electric motors and a 260-volt battery pack, while the other 258 HP is provided by the gasoline engine. … [continued]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises of India, which comprises six companies, announced yesterday that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a 4,000 MW ultra-mega solar power project (UMSPP). This project is expected to take seven years to complete, according to the MoU, and the … [continued]
Originally published on Kompulsa. One day, while I was trying to find something to watch on YouTube, I came across a touching video of Zayn Malik’s trip to a region in Africa (a place was referred to as a ‘slum’ due to the widespread poverty there). This trip was for … [continued]
In 2013, natural gas accounted for 51.17% of all new US electricity generation capacity, taking the top spot for new power capacity. However, renewable energy sources weren’t too far behind, accounting for 37.16% of all new generation capacity (5,279 MW). Solar, in particular, led the way. Only second to natural … [continued]
Spark has developed an open-source thermostat that cost just $70 to make, and it did so within a single day. That’s nothing to snub your nose at. Before I provide further details about the thermostat, it’s worth noting that the primary reason the project was done so quickly and affordably … [continued]
Originally published on Kompulsa. At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS/Detroit Auto Show), I saw many cars. However, I was curious about the Ford C-Max Solar Energi, due to the fact that it’s solar-powered and especially the fact that it seats a family. You may have seen solar-powered cars … [continued]
Frazer-Nash and Ecotive have been developing an extended range electric vehicle (EREV) for use as a taxi in London and other UK cities. It is called a Metrocab. The EREV utilizes two rear-mounted electric motors (50 kW each), with one at each wheel for propulsion. Those motors are powered by … [continued]
