In these times that cause many of us to worry, it’s fun to have a story that gives us a chuckle. So have you heard the one about the rats that drive? They’re so delighted by the experience that they drive a longer route so they can enjoy the trip … [continued]
The first beta engineering prototype Lucid Air hit the streets for the first time in front of an army of elated Lucid employees. The early build represents a milestone for the company as a vehicle that is 95% representative of what will eventually make it into a production vehicle. The company is planning to starting rolling the Lucid Air into production at its newly commissioned factory in Casa Grande, Arizona late next year.
Spain’s first offshore wind turbine was commissioned the morning of the 25th, announced Gamesa, who began installation of the tower in mid-April. The turbine, with a rotor diameter of 128 meters and a total height of 154 meters, will generate enough energy to power 7,500 households a year, also represent’s Gamesa’s … [continued]
The unique Nissan ZEOD RC is an innovative test bed for electric technologies. This is a seriously cool-looking car, and it produces zero emissions and goes faster than 300 kilometers per hour — yes, they said it’s faster than a Ferrari. History making? You get to decide. Also posted on 1Sun4All. From … [continued]
Technically, the fun was just taken out of the name of Toyota’s electric city-car concept. When the company unveiled it last year, it was the Fun-Vii. Now, Toyota is calling it the iiMo, and there are a few more details about what they hope it will become. Most of what Toyota is … [continued]
The prototype hybrid solar system will go online in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture this month. It’s supposed to have a rated power output of 2.4kW. Based on the results of the current test run […]
Offshore wind turbines are placed to take advantage of strong, steady coastal winds. Their placement is in one way ideal – dependable energy, and lots of it – but it’s also not exactly easy to build a turbine tower in several feet of moving water.
UK start-up Eight19 is trying to make a name for itself installing pay-as-you-go solar systems across Africa. Their first […]
I love two-seater electric microcars for city traffic; they’re efficient, adorable, and emissions-free. I’m quite happy to say that another one was unveiled in Brussels this week. The Hiriko is a tiny (and super cute) electric prototype with a little bit of a twist […]
Better known for its strong winds and manufacturing centers than for its technological innovation, Gunma nonetheless showcased at least one electric vehicle exhibition. It included […]
