Denmark has produced a new powerful 100% CO2 neutral car.Read more about it HERE
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
THE LYNX - A DANISH ELECTRIC CAR
Denmark has produced a new powerful 100% CO2 neutral car.
Read more about it HERE
Denmark has produced a new powerful 100% CO2 neutral car.Read more about it HERE
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
SUNNY HAPPY PEOPLE PARADE
- A CO2 Neutral Parade through the streets of Copenhagen
Claus "Captain Hope" Ankersen doing his Sunny Happy People Speech on top of the orange Soupa Natural van, standing next to an Ellert...across the street from TIVOLI.
The "This is not a car, it is a statement" Electric Car in the parade going through Copenhagen's Red Light District, with a flying "S" and a motorcycle police in the background.
Two lovely ladies sitting on the top of the Orange Soupa Van (that was pushed by people in the parade and pulled by a CO2 neutral car), going down Skydebanegade (Shooting Track Street) as part of the Distortion Festival.
- A CO2 Neutral Parade through the streets of Copenhagen
Claus "Captain Hope" Ankersen doing his Sunny Happy People Speech on top of the orange Soupa Natural van, standing next to an Ellert...across the street from TIVOLI.
The "This is not a car, it is a statement" Electric Car in the parade going through Copenhagen's Red Light District, with a flying "S" and a motorcycle police in the background.
Two lovely ladies sitting on the top of the Orange Soupa Van (that was pushed by people in the parade and pulled by a CO2 neutral car), going down Skydebanegade (Shooting Track Street) as part of the Distortion Festival.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
CO2 E - RACE AT MILANO'S NORDIC FESTIVAL - RAGNAROCK
The Nordic Cultural Festival Ragnarock was started by Marco Germinario who also lives part time in Copenhagen. A version of the CO2 painting will be produced in the streets of Milan on Sunday the 28th of June.
More info on Ragnarock HERE
The Nordic Cultural Festival Ragnarock was started by Marco Germinario who also lives part time in Copenhagen. A version of the CO2 painting will be produced in the streets of Milan on Sunday the 28th of June. More info on Ragnarock HERE
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
SUNNY HAPPY PEOPLE PARADE
- DISTORTION FESTIVAL 2009 -
The CO2 E - Race Project is in collaboration with Soupa Natural and Distortion hosting the Sunny Happy People Parade, to celebrate the source of all energy and life.
TIME: 19.00
PLACE: AXELTORV - Next to Scala across the street from Tivoli
TO: ENGHAVEPLADS - Where the Parade turns into Dance
WITH: CO2 neutral ways of transportation and music, passing by several spots along the way, such as WAS..ending up with the
Bitchslap Crew at The E Garden Place and their legendary dance contest.
More about Distortion Festival HERE
Sunny Happy People Myspace profile HERE
- DISTORTION FESTIVAL 2009 -
The CO2 E - Race Project is in collaboration with Soupa Natural and Distortion hosting the Sunny Happy People Parade, to celebrate the source of all energy and life.
TIME: 19.00
PLACE: AXELTORV - Next to Scala across the street from Tivoli
TO: ENGHAVEPLADS - Where the Parade turns into Dance
WITH: CO2 neutral ways of transportation and music, passing by several spots along the way, such as WAS..ending up with the
Bitchslap Crew at The E Garden Place and their legendary dance contest.
More about Distortion Festival HERE
Sunny Happy People Myspace profile HERE
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
We Collaborate with WeCollaborate
WeCollaborate has arranged that Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus will be speaking from Roskilde Festival's Orange Stage on Sunday 5th of July 2009 to bring out the message of social business and microcredit to the future generation.
More on WeCollaborate HERE
WeCollaborate has arranged that Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus will be speaking from Roskilde Festival's Orange Stage on Sunday 5th of July 2009 to bring out the message of social business and microcredit to the future generation.
More on WeCollaborate HERE
SUPER NATURAL COLLABORATORS
Soupanatural er en økologisk suppe og cocktailbar der ligger på Nørrebro. Soupanatural vil gerne gøre det rigtige, og det rigtige mener vi at drive vores virksomhed med respekt for mennesker, samfund og miljø. Derfor er vores menu økologisk, fortrinsvis vegetarisk og vi arbejder meget med at finde nye løsninger på gamle problemstillinger. Vi forsøger at reducere vores energiforbrug, finde alternative affaldsløsninger og donerer en krone per solgt suppe eller cocktail til Projekt Udenfor, der arbejder med udsatte hjemløse i København. Soupanatural mener det er vigtigt at tage ansvar for den verden vi lever i, og deltager aktivt i begivenheder, arrangementer og events med dette formål for øje.
Mere info www.soupanatural.dk
Soupanatural er en økologisk suppe og cocktailbar der ligger på Nørrebro. Soupanatural vil gerne gøre det rigtige, og det rigtige mener vi at drive vores virksomhed med respekt for mennesker, samfund og miljø. Derfor er vores menu økologisk, fortrinsvis vegetarisk og vi arbejder meget med at finde nye løsninger på gamle problemstillinger. Vi forsøger at reducere vores energiforbrug, finde alternative affaldsløsninger og donerer en krone per solgt suppe eller cocktail til Projekt Udenfor, der arbejder med udsatte hjemløse i København. Soupanatural mener det er vigtigt at tage ansvar for den verden vi lever i, og deltager aktivt i begivenheder, arrangementer og events med dette formål for øje.
Mere info www.soupanatural.dk
Sunday, May 17, 2009
NEW WHISPERS OF HOPE
The HOPE "Whisper" was the first Danish Electric Car from 1983
More info in Danish HERE
The HOPE "Whisper" was the first Danish Electric Car from 1983
More info in Danish HERE
THE CO2 SKETCH PROJECT
The "sketch" is made with the help of an Ellert (Danish Electric Car), a bicycle and a Jaguar XF-E as the "brushes". The GPS was the placed on each vehicle functioning as "paint". The White Lines is the GPS track transfered to a map over Copenhagen from 1954 given to the project by COWI. The image will be printed into a limited edition, hand colored series of Lithographs.
The "sketch" is made with the help of an Ellert (Danish Electric Car), a bicycle and a Jaguar XF-E as the "brushes". The GPS was the placed on each vehicle functioning as "paint". The White Lines is the GPS track transfered to a map over Copenhagen from 1954 given to the project by COWI. The image will be printed into a limited edition, hand colored series of Lithographs.
CO2 NEUTRAL HOTELS WITH CO2 NEUTRAL CARS
The family run Brøchner Hotels in Copenhagen has taken the necessary steps to become the first hotels in the world to be CO2 neutral. Not only is the hotels CO2 neutral, they also offer their guests CO2 neutral cars as the above two seater "Buddy". These cars will also be part of the "Sunny Happy People Parade" on the 5th of June in the streets of Copenhagen.
Read more about the hotels HERE
The family run Brøchner Hotels in Copenhagen has taken the necessary steps to become the first hotels in the world to be CO2 neutral. Not only is the hotels CO2 neutral, they also offer their guests CO2 neutral cars as the above two seater "Buddy". These cars will also be part of the "Sunny Happy People Parade" on the 5th of June in the streets of Copenhagen.
Read more about the hotels HERE
ANTHROPOLOGY FOR A BRAVE NEW WORLD
As CEO of antropologerne.com -- a consulting company of danish anthropologists -- I support the CO2 E-Race as their ambassador and the projects vision for a brave new world. It's a pleasure to join good work for a world where action, speed, flow and freedom is created through awareness.
In antropologerne.com we put human beings, the climate, connectivity and peoples wish to live life with meaning and responsibility in focus. As we help understand and explain the future consumers experiences, and what excites and restrict people in living their dreams we're happy to learn from and contribute to this important initiative.
Rikke Ulk - CEO of antropologerne.com
As CEO of antropologerne.com -- a consulting company of danish anthropologists -- I support the CO2 E-Race as their ambassador and the projects vision for a brave new world. It's a pleasure to join good work for a world where action, speed, flow and freedom is created through awareness.
In antropologerne.com we put human beings, the climate, connectivity and peoples wish to live life with meaning and responsibility in focus. As we help understand and explain the future consumers experiences, and what excites and restrict people in living their dreams we're happy to learn from and contribute to this important initiative.
Rikke Ulk - CEO of antropologerne.com
Saturday, May 2, 2009
350.org: Because the world needs to know
350 is the most important number in the world. This number is the safe line for our global climate and a start line for a global movement. Join 350.org to take action in your community, engage our world's leaders, and build an international movement to solve the climate crisis. The CO2 E - Race is in collaboration with 350.org.
More HERE
350 is the most important number in the world. This number is the safe line for our global climate and a start line for a global movement. Join 350.org to take action in your community, engage our world's leaders, and build an international movement to solve the climate crisis. The CO2 E - Race is in collaboration with 350.org.
More HERE
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Saab-Scania 99 Electric Postal Truck anno 1977
Saab-Scania made possibly one of their first electric vehicles thirty years ago. This electric vehicle was based off of the Saab 99, but converted into a van for the Swedish Postal Service.
Photo Credit: Saab Automobile
Saab-Scania made possibly one of their first electric vehicles thirty years ago. This electric vehicle was based off of the Saab 99, but converted into a van for the Swedish Postal Service.
Photo Credit: Saab Automobile
SUNBEAM TIGER
The Sunbeam Tiger Concept is based on a tubular space frame chassis made from recycled aluminum, with other environmentally friendly materials used for many components, including vegetable oil resin body panels, soy foam seats covered in biofabric, natural fiber brake pads, eco-paint and cornstarch tires.
Read more from Gizmag HERE
The Sunbeam Tiger Concept is based on a tubular space frame chassis made from recycled aluminum, with other environmentally friendly materials used for many components, including vegetable oil resin body panels, soy foam seats covered in biofabric, natural fiber brake pads, eco-paint and cornstarch tires.
Read more from Gizmag HERE
Friday, March 27, 2009
URBAN FIRST MOVER SCOOTER
Engineer/Designer Tiam Chiem's Movito is a 2-modular design consisting of an upper scooter chassis and the base which provides the drive via an in-wheel electric motor and hubless front wheel. The modular design allows a range of possible morphs, including multiple bodies to be connected to the base or two bases to be connected in parallel to form a two-seater.
Another In-Wheel Design by Frosty Myers,
Engineer/Designer Tiam Chiem's Movito is a 2-modular design consisting of an upper scooter chassis and the base which provides the drive via an in-wheel electric motor and hubless front wheel. The modular design allows a range of possible morphs, including multiple bodies to be connected to the base or two bases to be connected in parallel to form a two-seater.
Another In-Wheel Design by Frosty Myers,
THE FUTURE IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE
The Mercedes Benz concept was build by 150 Daimler AG trainees which included junior employees from the fields of automotive mechatronics, model-building, electronics, coating technology, manufacturing mechanics, product design, and interior appointments. The prime objective of the project was to integrate the topic of alternative drive systems into training with hands-on experience.
For more info go HERE
For more images click HERE
The Mercedes Benz concept was build by 150 Daimler AG trainees which included junior employees from the fields of automotive mechatronics, model-building, electronics, coating technology, manufacturing mechanics, product design, and interior appointments. The prime objective of the project was to integrate the topic of alternative drive systems into training with hands-on experience.
For more info go HERE
For more images click HERE
TESLA MODEL S IS OUT
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the new sedan will cover up to 160 miles on a single charge with the option of an upgraded battery pack bringing that figure to within the region of 300 miles.
More info HERE
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the new sedan will cover up to 160 miles on a single charge with the option of an upgraded battery pack bringing that figure to within the region of 300 miles.
More info HERE
Friday, March 6, 2009
Swedish Koenigsegg has layed a golden egg
And a video
Koenigsegg has released details on their new concept proposal, the Koenigsegg Quant. A four-seat solar electric supercar, the vehicle has been designed by the automaker and solar energy specialists NLV Solar.
More info HERE
And a video
Koenigsegg has released details on their new concept proposal, the Koenigsegg Quant. A four-seat solar electric supercar, the vehicle has been designed by the automaker and solar energy specialists NLV Solar.
More info HERE
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
PROJECT GREEN LIGHT
"Of course it is with a sense of sadness that I pull a six cylinder engine out of my brand new brilliant Jaguar. However, it is a symbol of the serious actions we must take to meet the climate challenges we as One are all up against, says Jesper Boie Rasmussen".
Project Green Light is part of the CO2 E - Race and is the brainchild of Danish physicist Jesper Boie Rasmussen, the first prototype is scheduled to be unveiled summer 2009.
See more HERE
Photo by Thomas Andersen
"Of course it is with a sense of sadness that I pull a six cylinder engine out of my brand new brilliant Jaguar. However, it is a symbol of the serious actions we must take to meet the climate challenges we as One are all up against, says Jesper Boie Rasmussen".
Project Green Light is part of the CO2 E - Race and is the brainchild of Danish physicist Jesper Boie Rasmussen, the first prototype is scheduled to be unveiled summer 2009.
See more HERE
Photo by Thomas Andersen
Monday, February 23, 2009
THE E+ ELECTRIC BIKE
The EMS design team are experts in designing electric propulsion components for light electric vehicles. The team had a very clear vision of what they wanted to achieve. They wanted a bicycle frame which looked like a very normal bicycle. They wanted a simple yet elegant and sleek design. They wanted to stay away from all the exotic frame designs or all the frame designs which made an electric bicycle look like a moped. E+ Electric Bicycle must look and feel like a normal bicycle.
For more info go HERE
The EMS design team are experts in designing electric propulsion components for light electric vehicles. The team had a very clear vision of what they wanted to achieve. They wanted a bicycle frame which looked like a very normal bicycle. They wanted a simple yet elegant and sleek design. They wanted to stay away from all the exotic frame designs or all the frame designs which made an electric bicycle look like a moped. E+ Electric Bicycle must look and feel like a normal bicycle.
For more info go HERE
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
YOUNG ELECTRIC CONVERSION
Niel Young has decided that if music isn't going to save the world, a super-efficient car that can travel 100 km on two litres or less might.
"I think that the time when music could change the world is past," he told reporters in February. He said it's up to science, physics and spirituality to save the planet, and figures breaking America's addiction to oil will help end war.
This found on The Star.com
Niel Young has decided that if music isn't going to save the world, a super-efficient car that can travel 100 km on two litres or less might.
"I think that the time when music could change the world is past," he told reporters in February. He said it's up to science, physics and spirituality to save the planet, and figures breaking America's addiction to oil will help end war.
This found on The Star.com
Thursday, February 12, 2009
FOUND ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
"Denmark can show how Europe's electric car market will evolve
(2009.02.12)
Both Better Place and BYD have chosen Denmark as the European launch pad for their contrasting electric car concepts
As regular readers of our news will know, the Danish government's decision as part of the current energy policy agreement to tax-exempt electric cars until at least 2012, has attracted a great deal of interest from automobile manufacturers worldwide. Hardly surprising either, considering that it's a 180% tax that has been lifted – no small price advantage against combustion engine competition.
The government's astute move has turned Denmark into a potential El-dorado, as electric car manufacturers have quickly grasped that in addition to the obvious financial incentive, the country's convenient size, abundance of green electricity generation (especially from wind), future-ready transport infrastructure, and population known for its climate consciousness as well as its fast adoption of new technologies, make Denmark an ideal European test bed for their electric car concepts.
Already, there are two fascinatingly contrasting approaches that are set to roll out here in the not-too-distant future, as professional journal Ingeniøren (The Engineer) reports.
One is Shai Agassi's Better Place electric car scheme, backed by Renault-Nissan and Denmark's leading integrated energy company DONG Energy. The key point to note about Better Place, which will start mass marketing in Denmark in 2011, is that you buy the car but not the battery – the latter component is leased.
Contrastingly, China's rapidly growing auto manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams), which has already announced that Denmark is to be the first European country where it will launch its pure electric E6 model and 3F DM hybrid – also in 2011 – will be selling the car complete with a battery which the company itself manufactures (one of the very few to do so).
Morten Rask of Århus University, who researches into electric car concepts, comments to Ingeniøren: "People are accustomed to buying cars that they can immediately drive, where all the components are integrated in the product. That's an advantage for BYD. On the other hand it requires that customers can be persuaded to pay for the battery, which is an extremely expensive component of an electric car."
Time will tell how the contrasting concepts of Better Place and BYD will be received by the purchasing public. But one thing is for sure. Denmark will be the first to provide the answers, and is set to serve as a bellwether for the potential evolution of the coming electric mass-transport market in Europe."
Found on Investindk.com
"Denmark can show how Europe's electric car market will evolve
(2009.02.12)
Both Better Place and BYD have chosen Denmark as the European launch pad for their contrasting electric car concepts
As regular readers of our news will know, the Danish government's decision as part of the current energy policy agreement to tax-exempt electric cars until at least 2012, has attracted a great deal of interest from automobile manufacturers worldwide. Hardly surprising either, considering that it's a 180% tax that has been lifted – no small price advantage against combustion engine competition.
The government's astute move has turned Denmark into a potential El-dorado, as electric car manufacturers have quickly grasped that in addition to the obvious financial incentive, the country's convenient size, abundance of green electricity generation (especially from wind), future-ready transport infrastructure, and population known for its climate consciousness as well as its fast adoption of new technologies, make Denmark an ideal European test bed for their electric car concepts.
Already, there are two fascinatingly contrasting approaches that are set to roll out here in the not-too-distant future, as professional journal Ingeniøren (The Engineer) reports.
One is Shai Agassi's Better Place electric car scheme, backed by Renault-Nissan and Denmark's leading integrated energy company DONG Energy. The key point to note about Better Place, which will start mass marketing in Denmark in 2011, is that you buy the car but not the battery – the latter component is leased.
Contrastingly, China's rapidly growing auto manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams), which has already announced that Denmark is to be the first European country where it will launch its pure electric E6 model and 3F DM hybrid – also in 2011 – will be selling the car complete with a battery which the company itself manufactures (one of the very few to do so).
Morten Rask of Århus University, who researches into electric car concepts, comments to Ingeniøren: "People are accustomed to buying cars that they can immediately drive, where all the components are integrated in the product. That's an advantage for BYD. On the other hand it requires that customers can be persuaded to pay for the battery, which is an extremely expensive component of an electric car."
Time will tell how the contrasting concepts of Better Place and BYD will be received by the purchasing public. But one thing is for sure. Denmark will be the first to provide the answers, and is set to serve as a bellwether for the potential evolution of the coming electric mass-transport market in Europe."
Found on Investindk.com
SOUND ENERGY
The Bose Energy Efficient Series system is based on proprietary design enabling lighter, smaller and more efficient components, while maintaining a high level of audio performance.
By using advanced switching amplification, high motor force speakers and proprietary control circuitry, the amount of power the system uses is reduced by half. Energy Efficient Series audio components are lighter and smaller than comparable Bose components, helping to reduce overall vehicle mass.
More HERE
The Bose Energy Efficient Series system is based on proprietary design enabling lighter, smaller and more efficient components, while maintaining a high level of audio performance.
By using advanced switching amplification, high motor force speakers and proprietary control circuitry, the amount of power the system uses is reduced by half. Energy Efficient Series audio components are lighter and smaller than comparable Bose components, helping to reduce overall vehicle mass.
More HERE
Sunday, February 8, 2009
ELECTRIC CAR AS POWER STATION
It involves cars that can plug into an electrical outlet and, thereby, the electric grid. The owner charges her car during low-peak period, like when she's sleeping. And allows the utility company to tap her car's battery when electricity demand is super high, like during the middle of a hot summer day. The concept could revolutionize the electric power grid and at the same time, put money directly into consumer pockets.
More info HERE
It involves cars that can plug into an electrical outlet and, thereby, the electric grid. The owner charges her car during low-peak period, like when she's sleeping. And allows the utility company to tap her car's battery when electricity demand is super high, like during the middle of a hot summer day. The concept could revolutionize the electric power grid and at the same time, put money directly into consumer pockets.
More info HERE
Thursday, February 5, 2009
CO2 SEEN FROM SPACE
The Orbiting Carbon Observatory is the first spacecraft dedicated to studying carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is the main human-produced driver of climate change. The satellite will provide the first global picture of human and natural sources of carbon dioxide and will find places on Earth where it is stored.
The Orbiting Carbon Observatory will collect millions of measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide every 16 days, providing uniform global coverage.
Source & Image credit: NASA/JPL
For much more info go to Gizmag HERE
The Orbiting Carbon Observatory is the first spacecraft dedicated to studying carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is the main human-produced driver of climate change. The satellite will provide the first global picture of human and natural sources of carbon dioxide and will find places on Earth where it is stored.
The Orbiting Carbon Observatory will collect millions of measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide every 16 days, providing uniform global coverage.
Source & Image credit: NASA/JPL
For much more info go to Gizmag HERE
Saturday, January 17, 2009
NEW YORK CABBIES ARE GOING GREEN
By 2012, all of New York City's taxi cabs will be hybrids. The change will reduce carbon emissions from the taxi fleet by 50% - the equivalent of taking 32,000 cars off the road. The new taxi standards are a part of PlaNYC, the City's effort to fight global warming and prepare for the 1 million additional residents that are projected to live in New York over the next 25 years
A veteran New York City cabbie talks about the benefits of his new hybrid taxi.
By 2012, all of New York City's taxi cabs will be hybrids. The change will reduce carbon emissions from the taxi fleet by 50% - the equivalent of taking 32,000 cars off the road. The new taxi standards are a part of PlaNYC, the City's effort to fight global warming and prepare for the 1 million additional residents that are projected to live in New York over the next 25 years
A veteran New York City cabbie talks about the benefits of his new hybrid taxi.
Electric Cars Light Up Detroit Auto Show 2009
New Concept Cars Unveiled, Volt Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility announced the potential of electric-powered cars was a highlight of the 2009 NAIAS Detroit Auto Show with several automakers unveiling their latest concepts and making big announcements.
General Motors announced that Chevrolet Volt will use battery packs manufactured in the United States. The plant will be located in Michigan and will be the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major US automaker. Facility preparation will begin in early 2009, with output starting in 2010.
from Santa Barbara Arts TV
New Concept Cars Unveiled, Volt Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility announced the potential of electric-powered cars was a highlight of the 2009 NAIAS Detroit Auto Show with several automakers unveiling their latest concepts and making big announcements.
General Motors announced that Chevrolet Volt will use battery packs manufactured in the United States. The plant will be located in Michigan and will be the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major US automaker. Facility preparation will begin in early 2009, with output starting in 2010.
from Santa Barbara Arts TV
Saturday, December 20, 2008
CO2 E - RACE & COPENHAGEN HISTORIC GRAND PRIX 2009
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix (Chgp) is organised according to the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the National Sporting Code of Danish ASN, DASU and the present supplementary regulations. DASU is a member of DIF. The CO2 E - Race will represent the future of cars in the 2009 race. When the Tesla's electric power will be compared to some of the fastest combustions engines the audience will for sure realize the advantages of the future of transportation.
See more about CHGP HERE
Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix (Chgp) is organised according to the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the National Sporting Code of Danish ASN, DASU and the present supplementary regulations. DASU is a member of DIF. The CO2 E - Race will represent the future of cars in the 2009 race. When the Tesla's electric power will be compared to some of the fastest combustions engines the audience will for sure realize the advantages of the future of transportation.
See more about CHGP HERE
Monday, December 15, 2008
FORMER DANISH KEWET IS NOW A NORWEGIAN BUDDY
Buddy is the sixth generation of the Kewet electric vehicle. Originally the Kewet was developed in Hadsund, Denmark, and the first model was made in 1991. Production alternated between Hadsund, Denmark and Nordhausen, Germany. During the first five generations over 1000 electric vehicles were produced, The vehicle was sold in eighteen countries. In 1998 all rights were acquired by ElBil Norge AS.
More information HERE
Buddy is the sixth generation of the Kewet electric vehicle. Originally the Kewet was developed in Hadsund, Denmark, and the first model was made in 1991. Production alternated between Hadsund, Denmark and Nordhausen, Germany. During the first five generations over 1000 electric vehicles were produced, The vehicle was sold in eighteen countries. In 1998 all rights were acquired by ElBil Norge AS.
More information HERE
Sunday, December 14, 2008
FINNISH CHARGERS IN STOCKHOLM
Finnish utility Fortum is promising to install 100 electric charging stations in the city of Stockholm in the coming year. Even though that probably won't put Stockholm or Sweden at the absolute head of the electric pack (Oslo will likely have well over 100 stations by the end of next year), Stockholm's move is a good one. The city unveiled its first two permanent charging stations, and three more at different points at the city's edges will soon be in place. Stockholm is aiming to be an "emissions free" city in terms of car traffic by 2030. Can they do it? The question for us here in Copenhagen is: Can we?
Finnish utility Fortum is promising to install 100 electric charging stations in the city of Stockholm in the coming year. Even though that probably won't put Stockholm or Sweden at the absolute head of the electric pack (Oslo will likely have well over 100 stations by the end of next year), Stockholm's move is a good one. The city unveiled its first two permanent charging stations, and three more at different points at the city's edges will soon be in place. Stockholm is aiming to be an "emissions free" city in terms of car traffic by 2030. Can they do it? The question for us here in Copenhagen is: Can we?
HUNT CO2 MONSTERS WITH SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS
SpongeBob SquarePants runs across a grassy Japanese garden, mowing down 'smog monsters' and other gas guzzling foes with some sort of green gun as he goes. Every so often, he hurls a glowing green orb at a dead-looking tree and makes it sprout leaves.
Go to Nikolodian and play it HERE
SpongeBob SquarePants runs across a grassy Japanese garden, mowing down 'smog monsters' and other gas guzzling foes with some sort of green gun as he goes. Every so often, he hurls a glowing green orb at a dead-looking tree and makes it sprout leaves.
Go to Nikolodian and play it HERE
ISTANBUL TRANSPORTATION
Once upon a time--way back in 1871--Istanbul had some of the most innovative public transportation around. The Tünel funicular, which still carries tourists and residents alike up the steep hill from Karaköy to the southern end of Istiklal Caddesi, was the second underground subway line in the world, after London's. Maalesef (alas), it took 129 years for the city to open another one.
The historic ferry system plying the Bosphorus between Istanbul's Asian and European sides is as scenic and enjoyable as public transit gets, but land-bound options have lagged behind. Though bus and dolmuş (private mini-buses) routes crisscross the city, most face the same traffic woes as private cars. A light-rail metro, opened in 1994, and the finally expanded subway are generally clean, quick, and efficient, but fall far short of full coverage. Istanbul's yellow cabs are also one of the main options used to get around the city, but they are everything but CO2 neutral.
More info from Treehugger HERE
Once upon a time--way back in 1871--Istanbul had some of the most innovative public transportation around. The Tünel funicular, which still carries tourists and residents alike up the steep hill from Karaköy to the southern end of Istiklal Caddesi, was the second underground subway line in the world, after London's. Maalesef (alas), it took 129 years for the city to open another one.
The historic ferry system plying the Bosphorus between Istanbul's Asian and European sides is as scenic and enjoyable as public transit gets, but land-bound options have lagged behind. Though bus and dolmuş (private mini-buses) routes crisscross the city, most face the same traffic woes as private cars. A light-rail metro, opened in 1994, and the finally expanded subway are generally clean, quick, and efficient, but fall far short of full coverage. Istanbul's yellow cabs are also one of the main options used to get around the city, but they are everything but CO2 neutral.
More info from Treehugger HERE
Electric Porsche
German Porsche tuner Ruf has produced the world’s first professionally built electric 911, the eRUF. The prototype replaces the flat six engine with a brushless three-phase motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. Although not as quick as a petrol-engined 911, Ruf’s engineers say the eRUF is still good for a 0-100km/h (60mph) time of under 7.0sec and has a top speed of 255km/h (160mph). More importantly it’s claimed to have a maximum range of nearly 320km
More info from GizMag HERE
German Porsche tuner Ruf has produced the world’s first professionally built electric 911, the eRUF. The prototype replaces the flat six engine with a brushless three-phase motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. Although not as quick as a petrol-engined 911, Ruf’s engineers say the eRUF is still good for a 0-100km/h (60mph) time of under 7.0sec and has a top speed of 255km/h (160mph). More importantly it’s claimed to have a maximum range of nearly 320km
More info from GizMag HERE
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
THE ORION PROJECT - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
The Orion Project is a non-profit foundation created to transform the current energy, environmental and social crisis into a world of sustainability and enlightened abundance.
In the above video, project director Steven M. Greer, M.D., introduces the project and its goals.
More about the project HERE
The Orion Project is a non-profit foundation created to transform the current energy, environmental and social crisis into a world of sustainability and enlightened abundance.
In the above video, project director Steven M. Greer, M.D., introduces the project and its goals.
More about the project HERE
AROUND THE WORLD ON SOLAR POWER
On December 4th a solar-powered car finished its 17-month journey around the World at the UN climate conference in Poland. It drove more than 30,000 miles without burning a single drop of fuel.
Above from his trip to New York City
More info HERE
On December 4th a solar-powered car finished its 17-month journey around the World at the UN climate conference in Poland. It drove more than 30,000 miles without burning a single drop of fuel.
Above from his trip to New York City
More info HERE
Friday, December 5, 2008
FISHERMAN'S NEW FRIEND
The super slick Electric car "Karma" by Danish designer Henrik Fisker, makes one wonder if it is good Karma to use the word Karma when selling products?
Despite a projected annual production run of approximately 15,000 units, the Karma comes much closer to the true definition of "exclusive" thanks to the plug-in's first-to-market status with lithium ion battery technology, full-electric range of 50 miles and a gas/electric fuel economy rating of 100 mpg.
The super slick Electric car "Karma" by Danish designer Henrik Fisker, makes one wonder if it is good Karma to use the word Karma when selling products?
Despite a projected annual production run of approximately 15,000 units, the Karma comes much closer to the true definition of "exclusive" thanks to the plug-in's first-to-market status with lithium ion battery technology, full-electric range of 50 miles and a gas/electric fuel economy rating of 100 mpg.
ELECTRIC BONDING
The new James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace features several cameo appearances from Eco friendly Fords. The film's leading lady Camille makes her entrance driving a Gold 2009 Ford Ka while James Bond gets behind the wheel of a hydrogen-powered Ford Edge in pivotal scenes of the new action film.
Above Ford Ka video
...and the Bond driven Ford Edge Hydrogen Fuel Cell - Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
The new James Bond adventure Quantum of Solace features several cameo appearances from Eco friendly Fords. The film's leading lady Camille makes her entrance driving a Gold 2009 Ford Ka while James Bond gets behind the wheel of a hydrogen-powered Ford Edge in pivotal scenes of the new action film.
Above Ford Ka video
...and the Bond driven Ford Edge Hydrogen Fuel Cell - Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
Thursday, December 4, 2008
ORANGE E JUICE
Fashion house, Maison de Courreges’s Andre and Coqueline Courreges have embellished their electric vehicle line with the latest ‘Zooop’ that takes you 450 km per charge. The three-seater 690 kg car runs on powerful Lithium Polymer batteries (70 A/hour 370 V) that don’t let you down by generating 150 kW of power and still maintaining their cool, and charging and recharging fast. The Zooop can reach speeds of 180 km/h. Love the Orange.
found on Gizmag.com
(from 2006)
Fashion house, Maison de Courreges’s Andre and Coqueline Courreges have embellished their electric vehicle line with the latest ‘Zooop’ that takes you 450 km per charge. The three-seater 690 kg car runs on powerful Lithium Polymer batteries (70 A/hour 370 V) that don’t let you down by generating 150 kW of power and still maintaining their cool, and charging and recharging fast. The Zooop can reach speeds of 180 km/h. Love the Orange.
found on Gizmag.com
(from 2006)
Friday, November 28, 2008
Project Better Place Video
Better Place is a venture-backed company that aims to reduce global dependency on oil through the creation of a market-based transportation infrastructure that supports electric vehicles, providing consumers with a cleaner, sustainable, personal transportation alternative. The main obstacle to the mass adoption of electric cars is driving range and costly batteries. Better Place eliminates these barriers through the use of swappable batteries to extend the range of the car and by owning the batteries directly so the driver doesn’t have to. With an infrastructure of battery charging spots and battery exchange stations, drivers experience the feeling of infinite range at a cost less than the cost of driving an internal combustion engine (ICE) car.
More info HERE
Or scroll down to the end of this page for another video
Better Place is a venture-backed company that aims to reduce global dependency on oil through the creation of a market-based transportation infrastructure that supports electric vehicles, providing consumers with a cleaner, sustainable, personal transportation alternative. The main obstacle to the mass adoption of electric cars is driving range and costly batteries. Better Place eliminates these barriers through the use of swappable batteries to extend the range of the car and by owning the batteries directly so the driver doesn’t have to. With an infrastructure of battery charging spots and battery exchange stations, drivers experience the feeling of infinite range at a cost less than the cost of driving an internal combustion engine (ICE) car.
More info HERE
Or scroll down to the end of this page for another video
The Big Ask: Climate change, "ACT NOW!"
On 10th August, more than 6,000 people took part in the recording of The Big Ask-video clip at Ostende on the Belgian coast. This was the largest event against climate change ever organised in Belgium. The CO2 E - Race is working on the same premises: Many people sharing the intent of making a change and ACT NOW.
On 10th August, more than 6,000 people took part in the recording of The Big Ask-video clip at Ostende on the Belgian coast. This was the largest event against climate change ever organised in Belgium. The CO2 E - Race is working on the same premises: Many people sharing the intent of making a change and ACT NOW.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
TTXGP - World's First Clean Emission Carbon Free Grand Prix
TTXGP is about competitive innovation. Pushing the frontier and making the next leap. TTXGP allows different technologies, systems and methods battle for supremacy on some of the most glorious motorsport venues in the world. In a market place of free ideas, TTXGP is where you get your vision of the future valued.
More information HERE
TTXGP is about competitive innovation. Pushing the frontier and making the next leap. TTXGP allows different technologies, systems and methods battle for supremacy on some of the most glorious motorsport venues in the world. In a market place of free ideas, TTXGP is where you get your vision of the future valued.
More information HERE
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Dodge Viper 500 hp Vs Tzero Electric Car
Only about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories, such as air conditioning. The rest of the energy is lost to engine and driveline inefficiencies and idling. Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced technologies is enormous. With an Electric Car it costs just $2.00 per 100kms with MUCH more performance than with petrol at $20.00 per 100kms. (from 2006!)
Only about 15% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to move your car down the road or run useful accessories, such as air conditioning. The rest of the energy is lost to engine and driveline inefficiencies and idling. Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced technologies is enormous. With an Electric Car it costs just $2.00 per 100kms with MUCH more performance than with petrol at $20.00 per 100kms. (from 2006!)
Detroit News: Dodge ZEO Concept
With the name ZEO being an acronym for, Zero Emissions Operation, Chrysler continues to beat the green drum with the sporty Dodge ZEO Concept.
With the name ZEO being an acronym for, Zero Emissions Operation, Chrysler continues to beat the green drum with the sporty Dodge ZEO Concept.
Saab 9-X Biofuel Hybrid Solar Electric Concept Car
Renewable energy concept car uses a solar panel to assist with charging the hybrid battery. Engine runs on combination of battery electric motor and biofuel combustion engine.
Renewable energy concept car uses a solar panel to assist with charging the hybrid battery. Engine runs on combination of battery electric motor and biofuel combustion engine.
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