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Adam Williams in Renewable Energy 551 days ago
Hilarides Dairy, in California, has converted a pair of big rigs (18-wheelers) to run on biomethane produced from cow manure. The effort is thought to be the nation’s first trucks powered by chow chips. Hilarides plans to use manure produced by 10,000 cows, generating 226,000 cubic feet of biomethane daily — enough to reduce the… Read More…
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Allison Boyer in Transport 560 days ago
Disneyland is reducing emissions by greening some of its transportation and rides with natural gas and biodiesel. From GreenBiz.com: The Disneyland Resort is using compressed natural gas to fuel its 16 guest trams at the vast property and powering the Disneyland Railroad steam trains and Mark Twain riverboat with biodiesel derived from used cooking oil… Read More…
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Jennifer Lance in International 630 days ago
Obama has promised massive public works projects to get Americans back to work, but if we look at the last six years, China has lead the way in sustainable public works programs (at least when it comes to transportation). Since 2002, China has built a new subway system each year. Sure, six subway systems may… Read More…
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/eieKug-blh4&hl=en&fs=1] Mike Lambourn, an industrial designer, has developed a bike theft deterrent — or at least a startling telltale that brands a thief temporarily. From Lambourn’s site: SmartLock is a cable lock that has cores of compressed air and liquid running through its body. If cut, the liquids spray out over the perpetrator, his tools,… Read More…
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Susan Kraemer in Autos 659 days ago
A cute adaptation of the fuel efficient little Smartfortwo Greenstumbler found on display at SEMA2008 in Nevada. 20,000 Smartfortwos have sold here in the U.S, without wings. They already slow the evildoers who would end the planetary habitat of our species, just to scrape up the last few trillions off of our petrodollars. So they… Read More…
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Calling itself the “world’s first portable, produce-where-you-consume, ethanol distiller,” the EFuel100 is an Easy Bake Oven of sorts. The EFuel100 Web site says: Just add the EFuel100 Feedstock Mix (EFuel100-FM, sugar and yeast) to the unit and press START–set it and forget it. In about 5-7 days, a tank full of Ethanol100 is ready to… Read More…
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Spanish car company SEAT (Sociedad Espanola de Automoviles de Turismo) has a solar-powered, three-wheeled two-seater for the eco-crowd: the Brisa (Breeze). The design concept is credited to Miguel Ángel Iranzo Sánchez, while the inspiration for the sleek, fluid design is said to come from the designer’s love of flamenco and the sea. Source: Environmental Graffiti… Read More…
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/MVQ4M_UD4ns&hl=en&fs=1] Inventor Denny Klein demonstrates his HHO (water) fuel technology for Houston’s Fox 26 television news. Klein has sought a patent for the concept and, reportedly, has been in discussions with major auto manufacturers. On the flip side, a simple Google search of the topic can produce profound criticism that the invention is a nonsensical… Read More…
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Montreal artist Peter Gibson (aka Roadsworth) is known for his nocturnal activities in the streets. His art is a commentary on our car culture, and he has been charged with 53 counts of mischief for his work in the past. You can see more of Roadsworth’s work at Toxel.com.
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Kelli Best-Oliver in Transport 714 days ago
Apparently, No-Impact Man Colin Beavan was riding his bike in New York City when he was almost sideswiped by a Mercedes. When he knocked on the window of the car to alert the obviously-unaware driver of his presence, the driver rolled down the window and said, “Get your hands off my car, you f***ing a**hole.”… Read More…
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This sleek, dynamic next generation of Toyota Prius is shooting for solar-powered air-conditioning. The 1KW of electricity grabbed via rooftop solar panels won’t have the capacity to power much more than that. But it’s a solar start. Source: Ecotech Daily
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Eco Cabs is blending a few ideas into one to provide free — yes, free — transportation in Dublin, Ireland, and without emitting any noxious pollution. The blended business model uses old-fashioned peddle power, combined with companies itching to advertise — and show consumers their greenness in the process — and thereby foot the bill… Read More…
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Lotus makes biofuel concept ride to handle the elements in Antarctica. The Concept Ice Vehicle (CIV) is intended to be more of a scout vehicle to be used ahead of the larger cargo and passenger vehicles. The CIV is equipped to detect crevasses with radar. via treehugger.com
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David Byrne, of varied artistic fames, has joined with the New York City Department of Transportation. He’s designed nine bike racks — e.g. dog (above), man, coffee cup, woman, car — to give some extra pop to the cyclist’s notion of bike security. The New York Times has the full scoop.
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Popularity of electric bikes has taken off in countries all over the world, and are juicing enjoyment and mobility for a wide range of ages. Get the scoop at CNN.com: Electric Bikes Provide Greener Commute. Image source: Panasonic, via www.electric-bikes.org.
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/AwgaLSF03gk&hl=en] Team EarthRace caught our attention on Gas 2.0 for circumventing the Earth powered by biodiesel and beating the world record, but did you know the boat was also powered by the captain’s liposuctioned fat? Pete Bethune’s fat was converted to 100ml of biofuel. Maybe America’s obesity rates are not such a problem after all… Read More…
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This may not be a newsflash for some, but higher gas prices are causing Americans to drive significantly less. For the first half of 2008, 30 billion less miles were traveled by car than in 2007. Mass transit, bicycling, car pooling, and even horses (in my community at least) are making a come back to… Read More…
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Max Lindberg in Fun / Offbeat 798 days ago
Phil Bridge, a 21 year old Product Design student at Sheffield Hallam University, came up with the design, noting that a bicycle is stolen every 71 seconds in the UK, and wondered if anyone would be interested in running off with a cardboard bike. Using Hexacomb board, he’s fashioned a vehicle that will never make… Read More…
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Alex Smith in Action & Activism 805 days ago
In what some called a crazy stint, this April the LA crew of riders who call themselves the Crimanimalz hit the highway to make a statement in a city renowned for its hours and hours of commuter traffic. The ride through the city’s Friday commuter traffic jam, also dubbed the “If You Rode a Bike… Read More…
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mcmilker in Transport 841 days ago
The ORINOKO project has developed software that combines real time video feed to re-set traffic lights. The new system fills the gap between the established but expensive induction loops and the journey time measurements obtained using sensors in taxis. Image Credit: Elcopilot at Flickr under Creative Commons License
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Clayton B. Cornell in Transport 843 days ago
Wired magazine put together a slideshow of motorcycles that are pushing the limits of green design and technology. Take the ENV Fuel Cell Bike, pictured above, which will be the first hydrogen-powered motorcycle when it’s released next year. See 11 more of these green machines at Wired.
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Jeff McIntire-Strasburg in Fun / Offbeat 851 days ago
Yabba dabba doo! Thanks, as always, to Brad and Peter for allowing us to republish “Shades of Green.” You can find more of their work at The Green House. And, of course, there’s always more on alternative transportation at Gas 2.0.
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Currently, the average price for a gallon of E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) is $2.67. That’s amazing if you think about it, since a gallon of ethanol requires about 16 lbs. of corn to produce. Take a look at this interactive map to see what E85 costs in your area. Via: gas2.org
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The grand-prize winners of the 2008 Shell Eco-Marathon race (pictured above) got an astonishing 2,843 MPG. Then again, is anyone surprised that a plastic canopy hooked to an engine got pretty good gas mileage?
Timothy B. Hurst in 