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A New Kind of Funky Hybrid: Solar and Pedal Power

Samantha Joe — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:55:51 +0000

A new type of hybrid vehicle has debuted, and it’s completely clean. Combining solar power and cycling, the Elf was shown at the Consumer Electronics Show last week. Billed as the future of environmentally friendly transport, the solar powered hybrid bicycle appears to be an inverted tricycle with an oval-shaped body. With no doors or […]

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The 10 Greenest Cities in the US

Annika Tostengard — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:54:47 +0000

Appearance isn’t everything. The current concept of a green lifestyle has more to do with the products you buy than actual fossil fuel output. Of course, it’s impossible to calculate all your neighbors’ carbon footprints (and you would get the police called on you), but there’s no denying that a lot of people who are […]

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World’s First Hyperloop to be Built in Spain (not US)

Annika Tostengard — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:08:47 +0000

Elon Musk will shape the future of transportation even if Tesla loses its place as the king of electric cars. One of his best ideas, the Hyperloop, is a capsule that travels at incredibly high speeds through a tube. Reaching 800 mph, or 1,200 km/h, the Hyperloop could take a passenger from Madrid to Barcelona in just thirty minutes. […]

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The Immortus: A Sports Car Powered by Solar Energy

Annika Tostengard — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:27:40 +0000

EVX Ventures, an Australian-based company, has created a sports car that runs entirely on solar energy. Called the Immortus, the car contains 7 sq m, or 75 sq ft, of solar voltaic paneling. On sunny days, the vehicle is capable of travelling an unlimited distance at a speed of greater than 37 mp/h. Being a sports car, […]

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WalkCar is a Portable Electric Board, Resembles a Laptop

Mila Luleva — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:25:46 +0000

WalkCar, from the Japanese Cocoa Motors, is a portable electric board of laptop size, which can take you and can be taken pretty much anywhere. If you want to go electric, the options are many- bikes, scooters, skateboards, the market is full of options. But, when it comes to portability and size, even the smallest […]

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Caron Bicycle Offers Six Ways to Pedal and Move Forward

Mila Luleva — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:06:06 +0000

Caron Bicycle is a no-ordinary two wheeler- it allows you to move forward, while pedaling backwards, and more. On my quest to convince more people to leave cars behind and jump on a green two-wheeler, I have written about various models and versions of new and improved bicycles that provide numerous advantages and gadgets to […]

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Israeli Hobbyist Makes a Bicycle Out of Cardboard

Mila Luleva — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:16:58 +0000

Is it possible to make a bicycle out of cardboard, you might ask. The answer is yes, and if you do not feel like doing it yourself, then you would only need $10 to get a fully functioning, recycling friendly, strong and stable one, thanks to an Israeli designer and bicycle super fan. Izhar Gafni […]

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A Positive Look on Climate Change

Mila Luleva — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:41:45 +0000

With all that is happening around us- droughts, floods, hurricanes, food and water scarcity, it is quite difficult to be positive about climate change. But, when I was asked to comment on the topic “How a society on the brink of collapse due to climate change will cope in the future?”, I realized there is […]

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Priority Bicycle: Fast, Light, Cheap and Almost Unbreakable

Mila Luleva — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:56:51 +0000

The one mode of transport that guarantees you no traffic jams, no parking fees, no petrol or charging station queues, no increase in carbon footprint, and no guilt when you have that tasty lunch, is definitely the bicycle. Yes, it is true that most good ones do not come cheap, but now with the new […]

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Cable Car Over La Paz to Solve City’s Urban Traffic Pollution and Congestion

Mila Luleva — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:03:14 +0000

The city of La Paz, Bolivia, is soon to launch the longest urban cable car system, which will provide a mean of transport to the citizens, encourage them to get off the car and enjoy the view on the way to work, while reducing travel time, the need of expensive road infrastructure and most importantly […]

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Multi-purpose Vehicles Made from Recycled Materials Could Save Lives in Tanzania

Mila Luleva — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:55:26 +0000

Tanzania is one of the African countries where people constantly have to struggle with little income, lack of water and food, as well as long distances to nearest hospitals and schools. In this respect, having a mean to reach towns, transport goods and access crucial facilities would definitely be a revolutionary solution to some of […]

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Ford’s New MyEnergi Lifestyle Reduces Energy Bills and Carbon Footprint

Mike Sandru — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:51:03 +0000

Ford recently introduced its MyEnergi Lifestyle project which indicates how integrating plug-in vehicles with renewable energy sources and home appliances can help a family decrease their energy bills as well as reduce their carbon footprint. Together with SunPower, Eaton, and Whirlpool, the technology is being introduced at this week’s International CES in Vegas. Partnering with […]

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On Stolen Bikes and Gas

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:21:34 +0000

I usually write on the green news that show up everyday, but today I’m gonna do things differently. Today, I’ll think about the importance of having a clean transportation means and how it could affect everybody’s life. Well, someone stole my bike today. Yeah, my good old bike I had purchased six year ago and […]

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