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

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

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?

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
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
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

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
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

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.
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

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!