Volvo Hybrid Double Deck Buses Hit London
London transportation gets a thumbs up with the new Volvo double deck buses that have been officially unveiled. These new hybrid double-decker buses make their debut at the Alexandra Palace, signaling...
View ArticleWater-Proof Concrete Roads Can Help Fuel Conservation
If there is one thing about driving, smooth cruises with your vehicles will help a lot in improving fuel consumption. Practically on cruise control, a clean and clear road can be good for the car as...
View ArticleEco- Chic Bicycles Bared
Bicycles are in but do you know what to buy? Well if not, here are some of the leading brands and eco-chic bikes you can consider getting for yourself or your teen. They typify what it means to go...
View ArticleGas Consumption is Important for Potential Car Buyers
There are car buyers in the market but other than negotiating for the right price and getting the best looking and performing ones, it is actually the gas consumption that is important for them. This...
View ArticleToyota Starts Focus on Cash for Clunkers Program
Most car dealers are now coming out with their list of cars eligible for the Cash for Clunkers program. Included in that batch is Toyota which has officially revealed its lineup of cars which consumers...
View ArticleBMW Set to Unveil Eco Sports Car
BMW has announced that it has plans to unveil an eco-friendly sports car this September. The eco-friendly sports car is the EfficientDynamics Vision which will be shown first at the Frankfurt...
View ArticleWorld’s First Eco-friendly Formula 3 Racing Car
We have seen a lot of cars come out, powered by alternative fuel but this car is practically being run by things you will see in a kitchen! Imagine a car that can be powered by chocolate, steered by...
View ArticleDIY Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car
With all the talk of fuel cell cars, here is your chance to build one on your own. The Fuel Cell X7 is designed to teach you how to assemble this jalopy from a manual’s perspective but made for the...
View ArticleVolkswagen Unveils Eco-Friendly Model
Volkswagen has unveiled its latest car model, an eco-friendly one at that in the VW Up Lite. The Up Lite made its debut at the LA Auto Show oozing with modifications with a lighter chassis that should...
View ArticlePharos Marine 60m Hydrogen Diesel-Electric Yacht Unveiled
Pharos Marine has released plans for a new 60 metre eco-friendly superyacht named Orcageno. It will come with a hull designed with a minimal surface as well as a hull wake that should not disturb or...
View ArticleSeattle Announces Eco-Friendly Limo Services
Seattle is proud to announce its first “Green” Limo Service with the Seattle Green Limo. There are currently four limos being offered by the company which run on green fuel. This means a big cut in CO2...
View ArticleRC Cars Make Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells
While big cars are still trying to figure out how to properly use hydrogen fuel cells, perhaps using them on RC cars can aid them in the process. All you need is a kit which you can use with your...
View ArticleNew Honda Solar Hydrogen Stations In Full Gear
Honda has started the next generation solar hydrogen station prototype in Los Angeles intended for private home use for fuel cell vehicle owners. This refueling appliance will be capable of overnight...
View ArticlePlasma Based Bio Fuel Reactor
Plasma TV sets have been lauded for their achievements but it looks like the same technology can be used for something else. At least that is what Prof. Albin Czernichowski from France’s University of...
View ArticleRenewable Bio-Fuel from Reprogrammed Microbes
The search for alternative fuel sources is nothing new but this discovery by the Arizona State University may yet offer something interesting. New biofuel may soon be harvested from cyanobacteria...
View ArticleTeens Build Hydro-Powered Car
High School students from Los Altos Academy of Engineering in California have created a hydrogen-powered car which they call the HICE. This is a single-seater three-wheeled chassis that is powered by a...
View ArticleE-Capsule Vehicle Uses Tree Power
Seeing vehicles that use alternative source of power is nothing new and the E-Capsule is perhaps the latest vehicle to offer something new. Designed by Alex Dumler, the E-Capsule is a new concept...
View ArticleT25 Supermini Car Made from Recycled Plastic
The T25 Supermini Car is perhaps another potential vehicle of the future. The car was designed by Gordon Murray and is small enough to park anywhere small. It is just over 4ft. wide and is made...
View ArticlePorsche Ordered to Stop Cayenne S Hybrid Ad
This isn’t the first time we get to hear about a product or service using eco-friendly tags but are evidently not. Apparently through their ads, Porsche is being hit for showing an ad worth £58,000 for...
View ArticleEco-friendly Range Rover Evoque Revealed
While Land Rover has gotten its share of criticism for their gas guzzling vehicles, perhaps the new Range Rover Evoque may change all that. This is the new eco-friendly vehicle revealed last June 1, a...
View ArticleTwin Cylinder Fiat 500 Launched
Fiat has finally unveiled their new slew of eco-friendly transport solutions with the release of the Fiat 500. The new two cylinder 900cc and 85hp version of the baby 500 will become available by this...
View ArticleEco-friendly Chevrolet Aveo Launched
GM Motors India has released the Chevrolet Aveo, a mid-sized sedan that is dual fuel-efficient thanks to a separate petrol and CNG tank. It also comes equipped with the latest computer controlled CNG...
View ArticleThe Eco-Friendly Ford Explorer Has Arrived
Armed with better fuel economy and a lighter chassis, Ford has officially unveiled the 2011 Ford Explorer. The new vehicle boasts of an improved V6 engine that offers 20% better fuel economy and fitted...
View ArticleGreen Truck Driver Training Helps Reduce Fuel Consumption Costs
To help address rising fuel costs and apply some eco-friendly adaptations to decrease business carbon footprints, one good alternative for fleet management and trucking companies is to invest in...
View ArticleSolar Powered Hydrogen Stations
Acta of Italy is hitting two birds with one station. Aside from boasting of solar powered stations, they will reportedly offer hydrogen re-fueling. The pumps will solicit power from the sun to produce...
View ArticleEco-friendly Holden Commodore Unveiled
Holden has unveiled a new vehicle for the eco-friendly consumers with the VEII Commodore. The car was unveiled at the Melbourne head office and is set for a full release this September. The Holden VEII...
View ArticleSelf-Regulating Traffic Lights Set to Improve Traffic Flow and Gas Consumption
Traffic lights are made to place some order on roads but even they have some eco-friendly issues which point to gasoline consumption. And while avoiding chaos is an obvious aim, self-regulating traffic...
View ArticleOpel Icona Transportation Concept for Water and Land
There have been a lot of wacky vehicle concepts to date and here is another one called the Opel Icona. This is described as a family vehicle that is powered by an electric hub motor at the front and an...
View ArticleThe Kia Soul Flex Shows Off Eco-friendly Features
Economical, conservative and lesser pollution are what best describes the Kia Soul Flex. Announced at the Brazilian Motor Show last week, this is the first Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) from Korea. It...
View ArticleNew Synthetic Fuel May Resolve World Oil Problems
You may have read lately that oil has continued its rise in pricing and it looks like no improvement is beyond the horizon. So the next best thing is to look back at alternative fuel ideas and here is...
View ArticleAlumina Nanoparticles can improve combustion of fuel
As we continue to suffer from the growing issue on sources of fuel, here is another study that should offer some welcome thoughts. A study conducted over at India’s National Institute of Technology in...
View ArticleUltra Light Electric Vehicle Concept
With much of the attention shifting towards electric-powered vehicles, here is another one for you which may be a step ahead. While many designers and manufacturers worry about the battery life, Chris...
View ArticleCar2Go Sharing Program launching in Vancouver
Car Rentals are a great need for people who travel here and there and for sure you have already heard of car rental companies applying some green initiatives on their end. The Car2go car sharing...
View ArticleVespa Redesign Concept
Vespa has been known to be one of the leading brands when it comes to scooters and for the people who may be wondering on future designs, here is something for you to ponder on. Designed by Nikla...
View ArticleHydrogen and Oxygen Powered Skylon Space Plane
Eco-friendliness is hitting outer space as well thanks to the alternatively powered Skylon Space Plane. This is an unmanned ship that reportedly runs on Hydrogen and Oxygen, helping the environment...
View ArticleBlack Sludge Fuel for Electric Cars
Electric cars have been known to run on batteries for their electric needs but perhaps we may be seeing some type of fuel that will serve as an alternate soon such as this black sludge called Cambridge...
View ArticleCar-Airplane Hybrid runs on Gas and Electricity
We have seen a lot of kooky vehicles these days all trying to come up with the best possible transport alternative as far as providing the necessary solution for addressing fuel and transport concerns....
View ArticleLotus Exige 270E runs on Cheese and Wine
With the continued fluctuations and issues tied up with fuel and gas, the search for alternative fuel solutions for vehicles goes on. And the best way to find out these alternatives is through...
View ArticleAudi A8 Hybrid Starts Production in 2012
For the car lovers looking for future and wise cars to check out, Audi may have one with the Audi A8 which will reportedly commence production next year. The Audi A8 will actually be on hand at the...
View ArticleWood Chips as Fuel?
By converting cellulosic biomass (or wood chips), Renmatrix may have a timely solution to the growing issue of fuel and oil today. By turning these agricultural wastes into something useful, fuel for...
View ArticleCooking Oil as Plane Fuel?
Here is some good news to hopefully perk us up as far as oil is concerned. Alaska Airlines reportedly completed a 75 passenger flight which used about a 20% biofuel blend made up of reclaimed cooking...
View ArticleThe EcoSpeed App
For the people who are still on the lookout for ways to help them fight off the fuel crisis by driving their vehicles smarter, here is an app which you may want to consider using especially if you have...
View ArticleGig Pack Wearable Scooters
As we continue to move forward when it comes to looking for ideal transport alternative, old scooters can be a great alternative to the usual pedal-powered bike. But what makes the Gig Pack scooter...
View ArticleDaihatsu to use Hydrazine for Fuel
As we continue to grope for the right fuel for vehicles these days, car manufacturers are still on the prowl for alternative fuel to back up their upcoming new cars. As far as Daihatsu is concerned,...
View ArticleHydrogen-powered Mercedes Benz Ener-G Force Concept Car
Mercedes Benz unveils a curious looking concept car, one for the off-road drivers while running on hydrogen power at that. The concept car is called the MB Ener-G Force, somewhat looking more like a...
View ArticleAudi E-Fuel Alternative to Gasoline
Gasoline may have adverse effect on cars, especially if they are dirty. Also, there is that issue of gasoline being harmful not only to cars but to humans to. But it looks like Audi’s E-Fuel may be...
View ArticleThe e rx Hybrid Car Concept
Hybrid cars are a great way to show your commitment towards going green, but unfortunately they are not very pocket-friendly or at times not very functional. The e rx is a 2012 red dot award: design...
View Article2015 Toyota Fuel Cell EV Unveiled
The CES 2014 is not all about devices and gadgets, it is about cars too. Toyota, a household name which many have come to love has…a
View ArticleDiesel-powered BMW heading to US
A diesel-powered BMW is reportedly headed to the United States, a more fuel-efficient vehicle from the luxury car maker which has been known to offer gas-powered…a
View ArticleUno, the Solar Powered Electric Boat
This boat has green simply written all over it. Not only is it electric powered, it gets some juice from the sun as well. So how…a
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