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Thursday, 19 March 2009
Toyota are apparently developing a new version of their great little MR2 sports car, that ended production back in 2007. This comeback model will be in the form of a compact coupe, rather than the roadster style of its predecessor and will feature a specially developed version of the hybrid powertrain from Toyota’s Prius. Friday, 27 February 2009
Using rechargeable batteries is a great way to cut down on the waste we produce and to save money at the same time, but you need to be organized and keep a charger on hand. Well, inventor Knut Karlsen has come up with a clever solution that crosses a solar charger and a rechargeable cell to make, what is essentially, a self-charging battery. Thursday, 22 January 2009
Shelby Super Cars (SSC) have announced plans to introduce an EV version of their Ultimate Aero sports car, which they claim will be the world’s fastest electric production car. The Ultimate Aero EV will also feature a 10-minute recharge time over a US standard 110 volt wall socket, which will get a range as high as 200 miles between charges. Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Fujitsu Siemens have today announced what they are calling a zero-watt PC, which consumes no energy when in standby mode. The computer, called the Esprimo Green, can still be managed by technicians whilst in its zero-power sleep mode, potentially saving big money on energy costs in large IT departments. Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Japan is experimenting with an interesting method of generating clean and inexpensive electricity. They are essentially harnessing the power of pedestrian footfalls with a piezoelectric electronic mat, which is capable of generating an impressive 0.5W every time someone weighing around 60kg (132lbs) steps on it. Thursday, 27 November 2008
Kingston will unveil the world’s first electric superbike this week at the 2008 NEC Motorcycle Show in Birmingham, England. Their TTX01 motorcycle is capable of 125mph (200km/h) and can apparently recharge in as little as 15 minutes via a high-current charger. Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Here’s a gadget for all you tech-loving folk with a bit of an old-world wood fetish. These USB flash drives from Pexagon will sit perfectly alongside your iWood iPhone case and should get you feeling a little more down to earth. Monday, 24 November 2008
Early electric vehicle charging technology was pioneered for the world’s first modern EV production model, GM’s discontinued EV1. That technology lives on today in the form of Aerovironment’s PosiCharge system, which is used extensively in industrial forklifts. Monday, 24 November 2008
Clearly not for spies or military use as its huge floating solar-array charging station would surely blow your cover, this solar-powered submarine could make underwater exploration cheaper and more environmentally friendly. Friday, 14 November 2008
This clever little mud-powered LED light was created by Marieke Staps and is named, quite simply, the Soil Lamp. It features mud-filled cells made of copper and zinc, which conduct electricity produced in the wet soil to the LED. |
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